Illinois General Assembly
Recent News About Illinois General Assembly
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Illinois State House District 110 candidate: 'It looks like Democrats may blow past their self-imposed budget deadline again this year"
Blaine Wilhour, candidate for Illinois State House District 110, recently commented on the state's budget situation. "It looks like Democrats may blow past their self-imposed budget deadline again this year," said Wilhour. The candidate, who is set to face Democrat Matthew Hall in the general election, also emphasized the need for collaboration. "We have to work together if we want to craft the best budget for our state," he stated.
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Illinois State House District 108 candidate: 'Yesterday, I pushed back against HB2900 which will ban wildlife competitions that help manage the overpopulation of coyotes and racoons"
Wayne Rosenthal, candidate for Illinois State House District 108, has voiced his opposition to House Bill 2900 (HB2900), stating, "Yesterday, I pushed back against HB2900 which will ban wildlife competitions that help manage the overpopulation of coyotes and raccoons." Rosenthal, who is campaigning for re-election, further commented on the bill's potential impact on local events: "This bill also impacts the Squirrel Bowl that's conducted in Carlinville that raises $200,000 for local charities."
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State Rep. Brad Halbrook: ‘Pregnant moms have reportedly traveled from more than 30 states to kill their preborn babies in Illinois’
State Rep. Brad Halbrook (R-Shelbyville) is calling attention to reports that women from out of state are traveling to Illinois to have abortions.
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State Senator Bryant: 'I had a few minutes today to stop off at Marshall Browning Hospital'
State Senator Terri Bryant visited Marshall Browning Hospital to celebrate its 100th anniversary
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Wilhour on crime in Illinois: 'We need leadership that is going to encourage that no solutions are off the table'
State Rep. Blaine Wilhour is looking for leaders who will bring all stakeholders to the table to resolve the issue of rising crime in Illinois.
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Wilhour: 'This is a political class problem in the state of Illinois'
Republican state Rep. Blaine Wilhour seethes there’s no way Illinois should find itself in the straits it does.“Never ever in a state that is as blessed with people and resources as the state of Illinois should working families be having to make choices between groceries, food on the table, getting their kids to sporting events, doing the necessary things in their life and putting gas in their car,” Wilhour said.
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'A heck of a lot less opportunity in Illinois': Wilhour comments on new energy programs in Illinois
Illinois Representative Blaine Wilhour shared his concern for consumers as the state moves toward implementing new energy programs.
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Bourne: 'Pritzker and IDPH must be held accountable' to ensure LaSalle Veterans' Home tragedy doesn't happen again
The Illinois Auditor General issued a report on Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker's conduct during the COVID-19 outbreak at the LaSalle Veterans' Home.
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Wilhour: Illinois constituents 'get it, they're tired of it. And they're going to clean this chamber out come November'
Illinois Senate Democrats have proposed a $1.8 billion tax relief plan to fight back against inflation, which would send residents $50 per person and $100 per child for up to three children per household.
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McClure on retail theft bill: Lawmakers 'are just re-wording things that are already law'
Sen. Steve McClure (R-Jacksonville) is disappointed with a bill designed to combat retail theft.
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Bryant insists on waiting for 'full and complete' data before redrawing district maps
At least two news outlets have "called out" Gov. J.B. Pritzker for backpedaling after initially promising to veto an "unfair" map outlining the new legislative and congressional districts.
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William Brady earns $96,500 working for the Illinois General Assembly during 2019
William Brady was ranked in the 88th percentile among public employees in Illinois in terms of pay in 2019, according to data gathered by the Illinois Comptroller Office.
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James Durkin earns $96,500 working for the Illinois General Assembly during 2019
James Durkin was ranked in the 88th percentile among public employees in Illinois in terms of pay in 2019, according to data gathered by the Illinois Comptroller Office.
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GOP activist agrees higher property taxes almost inevitable in Illinois
It’s not a question of if Illinois homeowners' property taxes will rise, it’s about when and how much.
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Former legislative candidate Hicks: Property tax issues must be addressed
Hicks said lawmakers, governor need to ensure homeowners aren’t battered by heavy taxes
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Grant Wehrli earns $86,900 working for the Illinois General Assembly during 2019
Grant Wehrli was ranked in the 82nd percentile among public employees in Illinois in terms of pay in 2019, according to data gathered by the Illinois Comptroller Office.
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Keith Wheeler earns $86,900 working for the Illinois General Assembly during 2019
Keith Wheeler was ranked in the 82nd percentile among public employees in Illinois in terms of pay in 2019, according to data gathered by the Illinois Comptroller Office.
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Dave Syverson earns $89,500 working for the Illinois General Assembly during 2019
Dave Syverson was ranked in the 84th percentile among public employees in Illinois in terms of pay in 2019, according to data gathered by the Illinois Comptroller Office.
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Avery Bourne earns $86,900 working for the Illinois General Assembly during 2019
Avery Bourne was ranked in the 82nd percentile among public employees in Illinois in terms of pay in 2019, according to data gathered by the Illinois Comptroller Office.
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Norine Hammond earns $86,900 working for the Illinois General Assembly during 2019
Norine Hammond was ranked in the 82nd percentile among public employees in Illinois in terms of pay in 2019, according to data gathered by the Illinois Comptroller Office.