Lake County Gazette

From Prairie State Wire

Illinois gaming legislation to allow for more gambling stuck in committee

By Angela Underwood | 6 years ago

State Rep. Robert Rita (D-Blue Island) had the House Executive Committee’s full attention Monday over non-riverboat gaming legislation.

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House unanimously passes workplace safety bill for healthcare professionals

By Angela Underwood | 6 years ago

Workplace safety for healthcare professionals is a priority for the state House of Representatives.

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GOP members pay their respects during annual Memorial Day tribute

By Angela Underwood | 6 years ago

Sen. Paul Schimpf (R-Waterloo), Senate Minority Leader William Brady (R-Bloomington) and Gov. Bruce Rauner reminded Illinoisans of the ultimate sacrifice made by soldiers at a Memorial Day Wall of Remembrance ceremony last week.

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Bill allowing medical marijuana to be administered on school grounds awaits Rauner's signature

By Angela Underwood | 6 years ago

If Gov. Bruce Rauner signs off on HB4870, medical marijuana can be administered on school grounds.

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Jesiel debates future protections offered by ERA amendment

By Angela Underwood | 6 years ago

The proposed Equal Rights Amendment (ERA) to the state's constitution that tied in a committee vote raised questions with Rep. Sheri Jesiel (R-Winthrop Harbor).

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House floor fervently honors McCain

By Angela Underwood | 6 years ago

Godspeed Sen. John McCain (R-AZ).

From McHenry Times

McConchie proposes amending liquor laws to aid craft distillers

By Angela Underwood | 6 years ago

Sen. Dan McConchie (R-Hawthorn Woods) hopes SB2286 will spark some conversation about local craft distillers.

Sauer honors Barrington-area conservation leader

By Angela Underwood | May 9, 2018

Rep. Nick Sauer (R-Lake Barrington) asked the House floor Wednesday to acknowledge the life of Tom Vanderpoel with a round of applause rather than a moment of silence.

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Ives foretells bleak bankruptcy future for Illinois municipalities

By Angela Underwood | 6 years ago

What is most important, your job, your home or your pension asked Rep. Jeanne Ives (R-Wheaton).

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1115 Medicaid waiver will help launch 10 health care initiatives, Rauner says

By Angela Underwood | 6 years ago

Gov. Bruce Rauner said Illinois will be the national leader in mental health services.

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Morrison bill would raise the age for buying tobacco products to 21

By Angela Underwood | 6 years ago

The legal age for purchasing a pack of cigarettes statewide could soon change if Senate Bill 2332 becomes law.

From DuPage Policy Journal

Dems' lowest bidder small business bill fails

By Angela Underwood | 6 years ago

A lowest-bidder for small business bill failed by four votes at the April 27 House floor debate.

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Security issues help sink Welch bill on releasing sales tax data

By Angela Underwood | 6 years ago

A Democrat-sponsored bill that would allow the state to release a business' confidential sales tax data was rejected by the House last week.

Clock is ticking on federal funds for Quincy Veterans Home, McSweeney says

By Angela Underwood | Apr 26, 2018

Rep. David McSweeney (R-Barrington Hills) insisted Gov. Bruce Rauner contact President Donald Trump about $265 million in funding to build new facilities and renovate older ones at the Quincy Veterans Home.

From McHenry Times

Reick issues rebuke on short debate rules after House backs referendum on dissolving road districts

By Angela Underwood | 6 years ago

House approval of a bill that would allow voters to decide whether to dissolve a taxing district after a short debate in the chamber is not acceptable to Rep. Steven Reick (R-Woodstock).

From McHenry Times

Althoff has a six for six day on Senate bills

By Angela Underwood | 6 years ago

Sen. Pamela Althoff (R-McHenry) was beyond busy during Senate floor debate April 17, during which time she stood almost as long as she sat during the two-hour debate which saw the Senate approve six pieces of legislation she sponsored.

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Wheeler makes plea for change in Sex Offender Registry law

By Angela Underwood | 6 years ago

Rep. Barbara Wheeler (R-Crystal Lake) wasn't afraid to let her feelings show at the April 17 House Judiciary Criminal Committee hearing on HB816, which would amend the Sex Offender Registry statue to allow judges to use their discretion to add the name of a person convicted of sexually motivated battery to a statewide registry.

From DuPage Policy Journal

Nybo speaks out against bipartisan Marketplace Fairness Act measure

By Angela Underwood | 6 years ago

Going against some of his GOP peers, Sen. Chris Nybo (R-Lombard) spoke up against bipartisan-sponsored legislation.

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Two GOP press conferences in one day demand end to gerrymandering

By Angela Underwood | 6 years ago

House Leader Jim Durkin (R-Western Springs) said gerrymandering must end now.

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McConchie says SB 2670 would put property tax power back in public's hands

By Angela Underwood | 6 years ago

Senate Bill 2670 will provide Illinois residents with the power to help control their property taxes, according to state Sen. Dan McConchie (R-Hawthorne Woods).