NW Illinois News

From Prairie State Wire

Illinois gaming legislation to allow for more gambling stuck in committee

By Angela Underwood | 6 years ago

State Rep. Robert Rita (D-Blue Island) had the House Executive Committee’s full attention Monday over non-riverboat gaming legislation.

From Prairie State Wire

GOP members pay their respects during annual Memorial Day tribute

By Angela Underwood | 6 years ago

Sen. Paul Schimpf (R-Waterloo), Senate Minority Leader William Brady (R-Bloomington) and Gov. Bruce Rauner reminded Illinoisans of the ultimate sacrifice made by soldiers at a Memorial Day Wall of Remembrance ceremony last week.

From Prairie State Wire

Bill allowing medical marijuana to be administered on school grounds awaits Rauner's signature

By Angela Underwood | 6 years ago

If Gov. Bruce Rauner signs off on HB4870, medical marijuana can be administered on school grounds.

From Chicago City Wire

Resolution rejecting federal infrastructure plan a bad idea, 2 GOP lawmakers say

By Angela Underwood | 6 years ago

A Democrat's demand for the federal government to bring a better infrastructure plan to the table did not go over well with two Republican lawmakers.

From Prairie State Wire

Demmer questions immigration legislation

By Angela Underwood | 6 years ago

Rep. Tom Demmer (R-Dixon) doubts a Democratic-sponsored immigration bill will work.

From Prairie State Wire

House floor fervently honors McCain

By Angela Underwood | 6 years ago

Godspeed Sen. John McCain (R-AZ).

Demmer applauds Dixon officer who stopped school shooter

By Angela Underwood | May 19, 2018

A school shooting at Dixon High School had Rep. Tom Demmer (R-Dixon) rise in response at the May 17 House floor debate.

From Rock Island Today

Resolution sponsored by Weaver would dedicate underpass to late reverend

By Angela Underwood | 6 years ago

Sen. Chuck Weaver (R-Peoria) dedicated a portion of his district to a late leader through SJR47.

From Illinois Valley Times

Demmer takes steps to preserve Eternal Indian statue, protect attorney clients

By Angela Underwood | 6 years ago

Rep. Tom Demmer (R-Dixon) successfully introduced resolutions aimed at protecting legal clients and preserving a historical statue near Oregon.

From Prairie State Wire

GOP senators say slow down on proposal dealing with class size goals

By Angela Underwood | 6 years ago

Too fast and too soon is what three GOP lawmakers expressed about Democrat-sponsored legislation that could alter the newly based $350 million evidence-based funding formula.

From Prairie State Wire

Senate panel backs measure allowing medical marijuana to be administered on school grounds

By Angela Underwood | 6 years ago

A proposal that would allow medical marijuana to be administered to students on school property is closer to becoming law in Illinois.

From Rock Island Today

Weaver's bill assures no divorce penalty over life insurance

By Angela Underwood | 6 years ago

Sen. Chuck Weaver (R-Peoria) cleaned up some civil law language regarding insurance policies in divorce cases by introducing SB2437 during Senate debate April 11.

From Prairie State Wire

Ives foretells bleak bankruptcy future for Illinois municipalities

By Angela Underwood | 6 years ago

What is most important, your job, your home or your pension asked Rep. Jeanne Ives (R-Wheaton).

From Illinois Valley Times

Weaver welcomes Richwoods champions to Springfield

By Angela Underwood | 6 years ago

Standing at the Senate floor podium, Sen. Chuck Weaver (R-Peoria) was surrounded by a sea of winners – the Richwoods Lady Knights state basketball champions.

From Prairie State Wire

1115 Medicaid waiver will help launch 10 health care initiatives, Rauner says

By Angela Underwood | 6 years ago

Gov. Bruce Rauner said Illinois will be the national leader in mental health services.

From Prairie State Wire

Morrison bill would raise the age for buying tobacco products to 21

By Angela Underwood | 6 years ago

The legal age for purchasing a pack of cigarettes statewide could soon change if Senate Bill 2332 becomes law.

From Prairie State Wire

GOP lawmakers join gun-rights advocates at Springfield rally

By Angela Underwood | 6 years ago

GOP lawmakers and thousands of Illinois State Rifle Association (ISRA) members rallied last week for gun rights in front of the Capitol in Springfield.

From North Cook News

Bill to extend Illinois Health and Facilities Planning Act clears House despite GOP opposition

By Angela Underwood | 6 years ago

Rep. David Harris (R-Arlington Heights) said the closest thing to eternity here on earth is a government program that ceases to end, like the Illinois Health and Facilities Planning Act.

From DuPage Policy Journal

Nybo speaks out against bipartisan Marketplace Fairness Act measure

By Angela Underwood | 6 years ago

Going against some of his GOP peers, Sen. Chris Nybo (R-Lombard) spoke up against bipartisan-sponsored legislation.

From Prairie State Wire

GOP Senators say enough is enough with graduated income tax proposal

By Angela Underwood | 6 years ago

Seven Republicans took the podium at an impromptu press conference to reject yet another Democrat imposed tax hike.