Politics

This proposed legislation seeks to ensure the continued presence of AM radios, an essential communication medium, in all new vehicles. #amradio

The new contract with AFSCME could cost up to an additional $300 million when finally settled, according to some lawmakers, but was not included in the state's budget. #budget #illinois

Harrah's Casino Joliet and Rochelle Taylor has continued to be disrespectful to local black businesses and the local Black Chamber of Commerce.  #RochelleTaylor #HarrahsJoliet

Historically, the legislature has sent bills to the governor in batches, allowing his staff ample time to review the proposals. #bills #illinois

Higher fees hurt Illinois residents who are already facing some of the highest property taxes in the nation, according to Hill. #gastax #grocerytax

The companies made a clear distinction between a fee and a tax. #gamingmachines

Flanked by members of the most affected communities, Boulton called out Senators Durbin and Duckworth, saying that the federal government should step up. #migrants

An Educated Black Republican Leader in Chicago #JimmyLeeTillman

The day before, the Illinois Senate approved House Bill 2531, which sets up a process for state transportation officials to find partners to develop the Peotone airport... #senatorjoyce

“We don’t have district boundaries, we don’t know if the City Council will have any role in filling School Board vacancies, we don’t even know the deadlines for candidates to file or the voting procedures,” stated Chicago GOP Chair Steve Boulton. #Boulton