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Roll Call: Schimpf votes against abortion rights bill

By LGIS News Service | Jun 13, 2019

Illinois state Sen. Paul Schimpf (R-58) on May 31 voted against a measure that will bring sweeping changes to the state’s abortion laws.

Roll Call: McClure votes against abortion rights bill

By LGIS News Service | Jun 13, 2019

Illinois state Sen. Steve McClure (R-50) on May 31 voted against a measure that will bring sweeping changes to the state’s abortion laws.

Roll Call: Plummer votes against abortion rights bill

By LGIS News Service | Jun 13, 2019

Illinois state Sen. Jason Plummer (R-54) on April 11 voted for a measure that will bring sweeping changes to the state’s abortion laws.

Roll Call: Manar votes against abortion rights bill

By LGIS News Service | Jun 13, 2019

Illinois state Sen. Andy Manar (D-48) on May 31 voted against a measure that will bring sweeping changes to the state’s abortion laws.

Roll Call: Bryant votes against abortion rights bill

By LGIS News Service | Jun 8, 2019

Illinois state Rep. Terri Bryant (R-115) on May 28 voted against a measure that will bring sweeping changes to the state’s abortion laws.

Roll Call: Davidsmeyer votes against abortion rights bill

By LGIS News Service | Jun 8, 2019

Illinois state Rep. C.D. Davidsmeyer (R-100) on May 28 voted against a measure that will bring sweeping changes to the state’s abortion laws.

Roll Call: Wilhour votes against abortion rights bill

By LGIS News Service | Jun 8, 2019

Illinois state Rep. Blaine Wilhour (R-107) on May 28 voted against a measure that will bring sweeping changes to the state’s abortion laws.

Add Title hereRoll Call: Meier votes against abortion rights bill

By LGIS News Service | Jun 8, 2019

Illinois state Rep. Charles Meier (R-108) on May 28 voted against a measure that will bring sweeping changes to the state’s abortion laws.

Roll Call: Bourne votes against abortion rights bill

By LGIS News Service | Jun 8, 2019

Illinois state Rep. Avery Bourne (R-95) on May 28 voted against a measure that will bring sweeping changes to the state’s abortion laws.

Roll Call: Scherer votes against abortion rights bill

By LGIS News Service | Jun 8, 2019

Illinois state Rep. Sue Scherer (D-96) on May 28 voted against a measure that will bring sweeping changes to the state’s abortion laws.

From Prairie State Wire

Springfield considering gas tax hike even though Illinois already pays among the most in U.S.

By LGIS News Service | 6 years ago

Even without the increases in the Illinois gas tax now being proposed by state lawmakers, Illinois has the 10th highest state gas taxes in the nation, according to July 2018 numbers from the Washington-based Tax Foundation.

From DuPage Policy Journal

Only 3 other states, District of Columbia have $15 minimum wage

By LGIS News Service | 6 years ago

If a current Senate bill clears the House and is signed into law, Illinois will join three other states and the District of Columbia in soon paying a minimum wage of $15 per hour.

3 incumbents seeking re-election in Wamac

By LGIS News Service | Jan 29, 2019

Wamac voters will be faced with a ballot full of incumbents when they head to the polls on April 2.

From Chicago City Wire

Are taxes and bans the future of plastic shopping bags in Illinois?

By LGIS News Service | 6 years ago

The state legislature adjourned before taking action on Senate Bill 1597, which would require Illinois consumers to pay a 5 cent fee for every single-use paper or plastic bag, but similar proposals are being considered at the county and local levels.

5 candidates file to run for office in Litchfield

By LGIS News Service | Jan 15, 2019

Litchfield voters will decide who will serve as city aldermen when they head to the polls on April 2.

3 candidates file to run for trustee in Edinburg

By LGIS News Service | Jan 9, 2019

Edinburg voters will decide who will serve as village trustees when they head to the polls on April 2.

From West Central Reporter

Madigan backs Katie Stuart with $347,015 this election cycle

By LGIS News Service | 6 years ago

Illinois House Speaker and Democrat Party Chief Michael Madigan (D-Chicago) gave a total of $347,015 to Edwardsville state House candidate Katie Stuart this election cycle, state filings show.

From Prairie State Wire

Madigan pours $21.1 million into House races

By LGIS News Service | 6 years ago

Speaker Michael Madigan (D-Chicago) contributed $21.1 million to 30 state House races this election cycle, including $3,445,351 to 22 fellow Democrats in the week leading up to Tuesday’s general election.