Governor Bruce Rauner outlined his budget today. Governor urges pension reform, $1 billion tax cut FY19 budget to fund top priorities through expense control, cost shifts SPRINGFIELD (Feb. 14, 2018) — Gov. Bruce Rauner today urged the Illinois General Assembly to make … Continue reading
A press release from State Senator Dan McConchie: McConchie: New, disturbing report demonstrates the dire need for pension reform in Illinois Springfield, IL… With Tuesday’s release of Fitch Ratings’ 2017 state pension report, State Sen. Dan McConchie (R-Hawthorn Woods) says … Continue reading
The following local legislators joined five others in a suit by numerous Pro-Life groups and the Catholic Diocese of Springfield to delay the date state government starts spending money for elective abortions for women on Medicaid and state employees: Rep. … Continue reading
A press release from Governor Bruce Rauner: Gov. Rauner signs tax credit bill to help property owners affected by July floods SB 403 provides credit of up to $750 for eligible taxpayers CHICAGO (Nov. 16, 2017) — Gov. Bruce Rauner … Continue reading
There are three State Senate districts covering parts of McHenry County. Incumbent Pam Althoff has announced her retirement. Two McHenry County Board members have stepped forward in the Republican Primary Election: John Reinert Craig Wilcox. In addition, State Senator Karen … Continue reading
A press release from State Senator Dan McConchie and State Rep. Peter Breen: Rep. Peter Breen & Sen. Dan McConchie File Legislation to Ban Use of Taxpayer Funds for Elective Abortions SPRINGFIELD… Today, State Representative Peter Breen (R-Lombard) and State Senator … Continue reading
A press release from State Senator Dan McConchie: State Senator Dan McConchie to host Fraud Prevention Program WHO: State Senator Dan McConchie (R-Hawthorn Woods) WHAT: FREE ID Theft and Consumer Fraud Program WHEN: Tuesday, September 26 at 10 a.m. WHERE: … Continue reading
A press release from Governor Bruce Rauner: Gov. Rauner signs historic education funding reform bill Compromise legislation includes equitable funding for districts, more school choice for families CHICAGO (Aug. 31, 2017) – Flanked by school children and legislative leaders, Gov. … Continue reading
Our yard now sports many examples of the new “official” state wildflower–milkweed. The only local sponsor is State Rep. Steve Andersson. State Senator Dan McConchie voted against the bill. “”We have way too many official state designations,” McConchie said. “Just … Continue reading
The Family PAC Cruise on the Chicago River and Lake Michigan is my favorite fund raiser. People arrive early to get a seat on the main deck. The views are spectacular and I enjoy chatting with people I haven’t seen … Continue reading
A press release from State Senator Dan McConchie: Sen. McConchie statement on Senate Bill 1 override vote Springfield, IL… Following the Illinois Senate’s vote to override Governor Bruce Rauner’s amendatory veto of Senate Bill 1, State Senator Dan McConchie (R-Hawthorne … Continue reading
Starting behind the Algonquin Public Works Building, Governor Bruce Rauner thanked volunteers filling sandbags, announced that Cook County was being added to the list of counties declared disaster areas and, then, moved to the street next to the Fox River. … Continue reading
A press release from State Senator Karen McConnaughay: McConnaughay Reacts to Budget, Tax Hike Votes SPRINGFIELD – State Sen. Karen McConnaughay (R-St. Charles) offered the following reaction after the Illinois Senate voted to pass a permanent income tax hike and … Continue reading
As I take a look at the moves and counter moves involved in the fight over who has the right to appoint the $6,000 a year Lake in the Hills Sanitary District Trustees, I’m taken back to my favorite course … Continue reading
A press release from Dan McConchie: Senate in Special Session for 10 minutes, McConchie urges legislators to get serious Springfield, IL… State Senator Dan McConchie (R-Hawthorn Woods) releases the following statement reacting to the 10 minutes the Senate spent in … Continue reading
Local residents will have an opportunity to interact with State Senator Dan McConchie at the Cary Village Hall On Wednesday, June 7th at 7 PM. The even will be held at the Cary Village Hall, 655 Village Hall Drive. Senator … Continue reading
When I looked at the Senate roll call for the real estate tax freeze bill (Senate Bill 482), I discovered that the three local Republican State Senators voted against it. I reached out to them and got the following reply … Continue reading
State Senator Dan McConchie levied criticism at House Speaker Mike Madigan for his failure to call the state budget bill for a vote, as you can see below: Spring session adjourns, Speaker Madigan fails to call a vote on any … Continue reading
State law has a form for officials and candidates to fill out each year. “Statement of Economic Interest” is its title. Most people just write, “None, None, None” on the form. Take a look at the form below and you … Continue reading
A press release from State Senator Dan McConchie: McConchie legislation providing transparency to property taxpayers passes Senate Springfield, IL… The Illinois Senate has recognized the importance of providing property taxpayers with some practical transparency, said State Senator Dan McConchie (R-Hawthorn Woods), … Continue reading
