Wins and losses, praise and criticism, for Pritzker and Democrats in year one Wins and losses, praise and criticism, for Pritzker and Democrats in year one Wednesday, December 18, 2019 A tumultuous year in Illinois politics draws to its close as the historic legislative accomplishments of May and June give way to a flurry of ongoing federal investigative activity, resignations and indictments.
Pritzker signs pension consolidation bill into law Pritzker signs pension consolidation bill into law Wednesday, December 18, 2019 A new law signed by Democratic Gov. J.B. Pritzker Wednesday will consolidate 649 downstate and suburban police and firefighter pension funds into just two.
Number of parties suing Sterigenics jumps to 73 Number of parties suing Sterigenics jumps to 73 Thursday, December 12, 2019 The number of parties suing medical supply sterilization company Sterigenics on claims that its ethylene oxide gas emissions caused serious health problems grew to 73 this week, according to a law... Read more
Pritzker, stakeholders talk next phases of legalized marijuana rollout Pritzker, stakeholders talk next phases of legalized marijuana rollout Wednesday, December 4, 2019 One month before the scheduled rollout of legalized marijuana in Illinois, Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed a follow-up bill to the initial reform Wednesday and took questions about the next phases of... Read more
More urgency needed on ethics reforms, GOP lawmakers say More urgency needed on ethics reforms, GOP lawmakers say Wednesday, December 4, 2019 A handful of Illinois House Republicans on Wednesday called for a special legislative session – or at least greater urgency in the upcoming regular session – to pass reforms to state... Read more
Governor to foot $40,000 bill for Capitol office renovations Governor to foot $40,000 bill for Capitol office renovations Wednesday, November 27, 2019 Democratic Gov. J.B. Pritzker is planning to spend $40,000 of his own money to renovate his State Capitol office next month, according to a news release distributed by his staff. Those... Read more
Eight days after request, Lincoln Museum shipped Gettysburg Address to Texas Eight days after request, Lincoln Museum shipped Gettysburg Address to Texas Monday, November 25, 2019 Just eight days after a nonprofit organization founded by conservative commentator Glenn Beck requested it be lent a priceless, handwritten copy of the Gettysburg Address to display at a... Read more
Lawmakers move to boost online sales tax compliance Lawmakers move to boost online sales tax compliance Thursday, November 21, 2019 Lawmakers passed a legislative fix during the recently adjourned fall veto session which proponents say could help the state realize $380 million in annual tax revenue. Supporters say the new law... Read more