A press release from Governor Bruce Rauner: Gov. Rauner signs emergency “red flag” gun law, enacts 72-hour waiting period for all gun purchases Vows to veto gun dealer licensing bill again; urges action on broad public safety plan CHICAGO (July … Continue reading
Category Archives: Roll Call
A press release from Governor Bruce Rauner: Gov. Rauner’s statement after House vote Rauner issued the following statement after the House vote: “Today, members of the Illinois House of Representatives voted to bring historic education reform to Illinois children and their families. “I want … Continue reading
Here is the roll call of the income and sales tax hike bill, Senate Bill 9: … Continue reading
A press release from State Rep. David McSweeney: House Gives Green Light to Rep. McSweeney’s Red Light Camera Bill Springfield, IL… The Illinois House today approved a measure State Rep. David McSweeney (R-Barrington Hills) sponsored to put the brakes on … Continue reading
The House roll call for SB 3341 has now been posted on the Illinois General Assembly web site. You can see it below: Those voting for the bill who represent part of McHenry County are Sponsor Mike Tryon Tim Schmitz, … Continue reading
Proponents of transparency are up in arms about efforts by legislators to limit access under the Freedom of Information Act. They point to House Bill 3796. The legislation, passed by both the House and the Senate during the last week of … Continue reading
Unions in Illinois and elsewhere have gotten legislation passed that require those bidding on public projects to pay what is called the “Prevailing Wage.” While one may hear ads for a steel pole building on the radio for less than … Continue reading
Having looked at the nine gambling bills that passed the Illinois General Assembly this year, today let’s examine the roll call of the big one that didn’t, Senate Bill 1739. … Continue reading
This article started with a press release from the Illinois Church Action Council on Alcohol and Addiction. There are so many bills expanding gambling (despite the loss of the one to give Chicago, Danville, Rockford and the Waukegan area casinos) … Continue reading
This article started with a press release from the Illinois Church Action Council on Alcohol and Addiction. There are so many bills expanding gambling (despite the loss of the one to give Chicago, Danville, Rockford and the Waukegan-area casinos) that … Continue reading
This article started with a press release from the Illinois Church Action Council on Alcohol and Addiction. There are so many bills expanding gambling (despite the loss of the one to give Chicago, Danville, Rockford and the Waukegan-area casinos) that … Continue reading
This article started with a press release from the Illinois Church Action Council on Alcohol and Addiction. There are so many bills expanding gambling (despite the loss of the one to give Chicago, Danville, Rockford and the Waukegan-area casinos) that … Continue reading
This article started with a press release from the Illinois Church Action Council on Alcohol and Addiction. There are so many bills expanding gambling (despite the loss of the one to give Chicago, Danville, Rockford and the Waukegan-area casinos) that … Continue reading
This article started with a press release from the Illinois Church Action Council on Alcohol and Addiction. There are so many bills expanding gambling (despite the loss of the one to give Chicago, Danville, Rockford and the Waukegan-area casinos) that … Continue reading
This article started with a press release from the Illinois Church Action Council on Alcohol and Addiction. There are so many bills expanding gambling (despite the loss of the one to give Chicago, Danville, Rockford and the Waukegan area casinos) … Continue reading
This article started with a press release from the Illinois Church Action Council on Alcohol and Addiction. There are so many bills expanding gambling (despite the loss of the one to give Chicago, Danville, Rockford and the Waukegan area casinos) … Continue reading
This article started with a press release from the Illinois Church Action Council on Alcohol and Addiction. There are so many bills expanding gambling (despite the loss of the one to give Chicago, Danville, Rockford and the Waukegan area casinos) … Continue reading
That’s what the Chicago Tribune is reporting tonight in its internet edition. So, I figure it’s time to remind people who voted to allow Commonwealth Edison to raise our electric rates. The roll calls for the Illinois Senate and House … Continue reading
A notice from the Huntley Area Tea Party: Come to the Huntley TEA Parties’ Smart Meter Event Who: The Huntley Tea Party What: Smart Meter Awareness Meeting- What’s coming your way? When: Wednesday, February 22nd, 6:30-700 PM: signup, meet and … Continue reading
State Senator Dan Duffy emails that he voted against the bill to bailout Sears and sends the following explanation: The BAIL OUT bill Passed in the Senate. The bill gives Sears and CME a special tax break, along with creating … Continue reading