illinois politics

It is a way for Rep. Haas to connect with local constituents and listen to ideas on new legislation for the spring session. #jackiehaas

The SAFE-T act now includes provisions to allow criminals charged before the effective date on Jan. 1st to be charged under the new SAFE-T Act rules. #safe-tact

We are also here because JB Pritzker could not figure out how to stop fraud and waste as the state paid out $2 billion in fraudulent unemployment claims. #unemployment

“Gun violence is destroying families and communities from East St. Louis to Highland Park to Chicago, and this moment demands urgency,” said Rep. Morgan. #guncontrol

A former employee of the Cook County Land Bank Authority used “straw buyers” to fraudulently purchase and resell properties from the agency on his behalf, according to a federal fraud charge filed by the U.S. Attorney’s Office in Chicago. #CookCountyLandBank

Video: Illinois Speaker of the House Chris Welch Gives Speech at President Obama Dedication Ceremony #PresidentBarrackObama #SpeakerChrisWelch

The list of bills includes ceremonial legislation such as measures to change the name of roads to honor members of the community, but the list also includes substantive legislation. #consentcalendar

Mayor Tiffany Henyard of Dolton, Illinois has consistently come under fire with allegations of public corruption in both her role as Mayor of Dolton and Township Supervisor of Thornton Township. Mayor Henyard continues to deny the allegations. She also continues to remain positive which is displayed in her new Music Video "Truly on the Move." #MayorTiffanyHenyard #Dolton

Illinois families need a State Superintendent who is interested in promoting learning and real academic achievement. We don’t need another political activist. #illinoisschools

The widely recognized and conservative publication on Illinois news was founded in 2005 by conservative leaders Fran Eaton and Dennis LaComb. #illinoisreview