Illinois General Assembly
Recent News About Illinois General Assembly
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State Sen. Anderson: 'Deputy Weist is the epitome of a true public servant and died a hero'
A joint resolution that would designate a portion of U.S. Route 150 to honor fallen Knox County Sheriff's Deputy Nicholas Weist's life has advanced in the state Senate.
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Hammond: 'I will work tirelessly to ensure that the budget benefits all the citizens of Illinois'
According to a press release from House Republicans, Leader Tony McCombie (R-Savanna) recently named Deputy Leader Norine Hammond (R-Macomb) as chief budgeteer and Rep. Amy Elik (R-Alton) as deputy budgeteer for the caucus' budget team.
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Frese: 'Let us never forget their sacrifice'
Rep. Randy Frese (R-Quincy) took to his website to honor fallen veterans on Memorial Day
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Swanson: 'Lyme disease is one of the most under-detected under-identified diseases'
State Rep. Dan Swanson (R-Alpha) wants to see not only more awareness for Lyme disease, but also more research conducted into finding a cure for the tick-borne illness with cases rising in Illinois.
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Frese questions audit findings for Northern Illinois University and notes 'decreased number of students'
Illinois State Rep. Randy Frese (R-Paloma) wants answers from administrators at Northern Illinois University after a 2020 audit revealed a number of shortcomings at the university including increased expenditures as enrollment declined.
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Stoller questions new legislation that provides incentives to Illinois taxpayers: 'Delaying action doesn't solve our problems'
Illinois state Sen. Win Stoller (R-Germantown Hills) expressed concern that recently passed legislation that provides incentives to state taxpayers will raise interest rates.
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Tracy wants women veterans' sacrifices to be more visible: 'They've given the great sacrifice, as many of our other veterans'
Sen. Jil Tracy wants women veterans to receive their due respect and be visible for all the sacrifices they have made.
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Tracy: GOP 'rededicating ourselves' to Springfield ethics reform in wake of vacant legislative inspector general post
Calling Illinois' recently vacant legislative inspector general post 'a disgrace,' Republican state Sen. Jil Tracy says her party will push for Springfield reform with renewed vigor.
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License plate fees to legalizing lemonade stands: Swanson brings awareness to 'nearly 300 new laws in Illinois' that went into effect Jan. 1
Illinois State Rep. Dan Swanson is reminding constituents of the hundreds of new laws that are now in effect with the beginning of the new year.
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'Gov. Pritzker completely broke his promise': Republicans sharply criticize Governor Pritzker in wake of redistricting
Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker signed legislation on Friday to approve new legislative maps
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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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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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Dark skies: Illinois' fireworks ban remains in place as other states profit: report
Fireworks are a part of summertime traditions, but in Illinois, the spectacular nighttime displays remain largely banned.
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Illinois unemployment posts slight recovery from May to June despite still being 10.6% higher than a year ago
The latest Illinois unemployment numbers from June show promise as jobless rates rebound slightly from May.
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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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Timothy Butler earns $87,000 working for the Illinois General Assembly during 2019
Timothy Butler 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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Susan Rezin earns $89,500 working for the Illinois General Assembly during 2019
Susan Rezin 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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Dale Righter earns $89,500 working for the Illinois General Assembly during 2019
Dale Righter 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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Neil Anderson earns $89,500 working for the Illinois General Assembly during 2019
Neil Anderson 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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Daniel Brady earns $88,700 working for the Illinois General Assembly during 2019
Daniel Brady 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.