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Illinois House approves spending of $635K on three "lactation and wellness" rooms at State Capitol

By LGIS News Service | 6 years ago

The Illinois House of Representatives voted 91-1 Friday to spend $635,570 to build three "lactation and wellness" rooms at the state capitol in Springfield.

Watchdogs: Collinsville Alderwoman Cheryl Brombolich received $200,000 from a lawsuit against city before becoming alderwoman

By LGIS News Service | Apr 18, 2018

Watchdogs looks into how Collinsville Alderwoman Cheryl Brombolich received $200,000 from lawsuit against city prior to becoming alderwoman and the legalities involved.

From Prairie State Wire

Rauner attempts conservative 'purge' of Illinois GOP leadership

By LGIS News Service | 6 years ago

Illinois Governor Bruce Rauner is publicly preaching party unity on the campaign trail. But behind the scenes, Rauner is quietly leading an effort to purge conservatives from the Illinois Republican State Central Committee, which governs the party and has elections this month.

Watchdogs looks into Michael Parkinson and his lawsuit against Madison County

By LGIS News Service | Apr 11, 2018

Watchdogs looks into what happened with Michael Parkinson, who is a Granite City Police Officer and a member of the Madison County Board.

From North Cook News

Illinois GOP Chairman Schneider’s Elgin car wash owes $21K in overdue property taxes

By LGIS News Service | 6 years ago

Illinois Republican Party Chairman and Cook County Commissioner Timothy O. Schneider (R-Bartlett) is president of an Elgin car wash that owes $21,448 in overdue property taxes from 2016, according to the Cook County Treasurer.

From Prairie State Wire

Illini-less NCAA Tournament still features Illinois-bred stars

By LGIS News Service | 6 years ago

Jevon Carter earned second-team All-America honors this week, yet another accolade for a point guard called "one of the best to ever hit the hardwood" for West Virginia University.

Watchdogs: did Elizabeth Dalton of Madison County Board lie under oath to remain on ballot?

By LGIS News Service | Mar 19, 2018

Edgar County Watchdogs investigate alleged lies made by Elizabeth Dalton as she preps to be on the ballot for a seat Madison County Board.

From DuPage Policy Journal

Diana Rauner: We're moving to Italy if Bruce loses

By LGIS News Service | 6 years ago

Gov. Bruce Rauner says he'll fight for Illinoisans. But only if he wins re-election. If he loses, Rauner's wife, Diana, says she and Bruce are out of here.

IL Rising: Don Moore On The Disastrous 2017 Income Tax Hike

By LGIS News Service | Feb 26, 2018

Don Moore On The Disastrous 2017 Income Tax Hike

IL Rising: Rauner's Lottery Chairman Insults Illinoisans

By LGIS News Service | Feb 6, 2018

Rauner's Lottery Chairman Insults Illinoisans

AG asked Fosterburg Water District to clarify Drunk-Fest Hotel Receipt

By LGIS News Service | Jan 7, 2018

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By LGIS News Service | Oct 9, 2017

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State school funding bill would micromanage public school spending — down to the cent

By LGIS News Service | Jul 27, 2017

State bureaucrats will dictate how many teachers Illinois school districts must hire and how much to pay them if a school funding bill is signed into law this month.