It’s hard to believe that Chicago has rules that are more stringent than those that affect Illinois State Representatives and Senators, but they do. Former Alderman Will Burns, from supposedly ethical Hyde Park, agreed to pay a $5,000 fine because … Continue reading
When I was a freshman State Representative in 1973, State Reps. were paid $17,500. Chicago Aldermen were paid $10,000. Now legislators are paid are paid $67,836, higher if they are a committee chairman or spokesman (which most are). The lowest-paid Chicago … Continue reading
A press release from the Illinois General Assembly: Suburban lawmakers sponsor legislation to combat robo-calls Springfield, IL… Several suburban Republican senators are calling for legislative action on a bill that would put stricter consequences on those who are behind the … Continue reading
Austin Berg of Illinois Policy reports on the large number of Representatives and Senators leaving their current jobs for either retirement or other ambitions: Thirty state lawmakers in the 100th General Assembly will not be holding their seats in the 101st General … Continue reading
Illinois legislators passed a bill to freeze their tax-free living expense subsidies while away from home overnight, as well as the reimbursements they receive for driving to and from legislative sessions and other official meetings. Here is Governor Bruce Rauner’s … Continue reading
State Rep. candidate Steve Reick’s latest post on his web site: Dance Band on the Titanic There’s an old saying that bad news comes in threes. It’s certainly true today for Illinois. First comes the news that Illinois’ insurance rates … Continue reading
President Barack Obama is going to Springfield to speak to the Illinois General Assembly. The last time a President planned to visit Springfield, it was Ronald Reagan. George Ryan was House Speaker. Right before he was going to come, Reagan … Continue reading
State Rep. David McSweeney is featured in an article about legislators’ health insurance in an Illinois Network News article. (The Illinois News Network is a part of the Illinois Policy Institute.) The headline is GA health benefits cost taxpayers $1.2 … Continue reading
From Governor Bruce Rauner: Time Running Out to Stop Legislator Pay Raise – Legislators have until Friday to stop pay hike – – Pantagraph Newspaper: “Legislator Pay Hike Another Insult to Taxpayers” – As Illinois legislators head back to Springfield, … Continue reading
A press release from Congressman Peter Roskam: Fighting for Israel Illinois did something historic this month when it stood up for our friends and allies in Israel by passing S.B. 1761. The bill, which Governor Rauner is expected to sign … Continue reading
Someone reading my article on McHenry County College Vicky Smith’s contract language which she interprets as pretty much requiring all Trustees to go through her to ask employees questions asked if I had every heard of anything like that. In … Continue reading
Thanks to Illinois Review for pointing me to a list pensions of retired legislators published by the Chicago Tribune. Democrat Art Berman, one of my contemplates, seems to have gamed the system the best. He’s getting $203,428 a year. Republican … Continue reading
With June first being the witching hour, that is, after May 31st Republican votes are needed, the Illinois General Assembly is in session this weekend. If you have an issue upon which you would like to comment call the state … Continue reading
Yesterday I digressed to relate how I didn’t brag about being an employee of the Executive Office of the President when Lyndon Johnson was in office when I ran for McHenry County Treasurer in 1966. How could that have helped … Continue reading
This one was a gift to Illinois legislators from Sears. It quotes from a New York court case which is oh so accurate: In years past the Illinois General Assembly was almost always in sessio on June 30th. Are we … Continue reading
Below is McHenry County State Representative Mike Tryon’s press release on his recent legislative activity I note the first one is an idea I passed on to Tryon. Tryon Advances Several Bills Through House Committees Funding Local Road Projects Last … Continue reading
Below Mike Tryon comments on the economic situation in Illinois: The Next Step in Changing Illinois’ Dismal Economic Forecast Illinois State Comptroller Dan Hynes is predicting a dismal forecast for Illinois’ economy due to the state’s $4 billion in unpaid … Continue reading
Below Mike Tryon comments on the economic situation in Illinois: The Next Step in Changing Illinois’ Dismal Economic Forecast Illinois State Comptroller Dan Hynes is predicting a dismal forecast for Illinois’ economy due to the state’s $4 billion in unpaid … Continue reading
I read in Illinois Review that my friend, former State Representative Maureen Murphy has died. Although I didn’t remember when and where I met her until she reminded me after we were elected to the Illinois House of Representatives in … Continue reading
I read in Illinois Review that my friend, former State Representative Maureen Murphy has died. Although I didn’t remember when and where I met her until she reminded me after we were elected to the Illinois House of Representatives in … Continue reading
