Lawmakers Go after Marijuana, Heroin Alternatives
State Reps. Ken Dunkin, D-Chicago, and Raymond Poe, R-Springfield, have crafted separate legislation that would outlaw K2, a legal alternative to marijuana
Illinois House Okays Judges, Lawmakers Pension Reform
The Illinois House on Friday unanimously approved a plan to limit how much a judge or former lawmaker will be able to collect as part of their state pension.
Analysis: Has Illinois met its day of fiscal reckoning?
“This is an ugly budget,” said state Sen. Dave Koehler, D-Peoria. “You just can’t sugarcoat it.”
Lawmakers: Gov & Lt. Gov Should Be Paired
Candidates for governor and lieutenant governor may soon share the same electoral fate on party ballots.
Senate Votes Against Motorcycle Helmet Bill
The Illinois State Senate rejected legislation Thursday that would require children to wear helmets while on motorcycles.
Governor Keeps Appointment Power for U of I Board Trustees
The Illinois governor will keep the ability to appoint the University of Illinois Board of Trustees, after the House on Wednesday shot down a proposal calling
Lawmakers Split On Charity Care Rules
Illinois lawmakers say it looks like they're going to have decide just how much charity is required from a hospital's charity-care program.
School Districts Face Tough Decisions
Illinois State Superintendent Chris Koch doesn’t yet know how many thousands of pink slips school districts will hand out to local teachers and administrators.
Legislation to Ban Assault Weapons Moves Forward
Legislation to ban assault weapons passed through an Illinois House committee Wednesday, a week after several concealed carry bills did the same.
Quinn Ends February Primary Experiment
Illinois’ experiment with one of the earliest primary elections in the nation has ended.
Video - Quinn on Primary, Lt. Gov
Gov. Pat Quinn discusses the new law to move the primary election back to March, the search for a running mate and the discussion over a tax increase.
Video - Al Riley on Gun Laws
State Rep. Al Riley, D-Hazel Crest, talks about the statewide debate over firearm regulation.
Ag Supporters: Don’t Cut Funding
Hundreds of crop growers, livestock producers and future farmers gathered in Springfield on Tuesday to appeal to lawmakers to keep funding agriculture
Education Cuts Loom At Community Colleges
Gov. Pat Quinn has proposed a number of education cuts to help close a $13 billion budget gap, but K-12 educators and students are not the only ones in the
Ameren Utilities To Merge Into One Company
St. Louis-based Ameren Corporation is merging its three Illinois electric and natural gas utilities into one company called “Ameren Illlinois.”
Lawmakers, Gov. Squash Expensive State Lease
Charles Johnson had to answer some tough questions from lawmakers in Springfield on Tuesday.