Illinois General Assembly
Recent News About Illinois General Assembly
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$53.1 billion state budget: Millions in pork for Metro-East groups and governments
State lawmakers passed a record spending $53.1 billion FY 2025 budget early Wednesday morning.
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Plummer: ‘The governor is trying to put out a fire of his making and he’s not going to be able to put it out’
State Sen. Jason Plummer (R-Edwardsville) is slamming the Pritzker administration for pushing heavy subsidies for the state’s undocumented population.
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Op-ed: Korte: IL legislators are creating a sexless society
IL legislators are hard at work creating a sexless society. Using sex-neutral terminology, they are creating and changing legislation to remove any distinction between males and females.
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Elik: 'One of our nation's newest national parks is right here in Illinois. The New Philadelphia National Historic Site commemorates the first town known to be officially registered by an African American'
In a Feb. 3 Facebook post, Rep. Amy Elik shared information on a national park in the state.
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Rep. Elik: 'Increasing revenues have not solved the systemic and structural fiscal issues in the state of Illinois'
On January 27 Rep. Amy Elik was named the Deputy Budgeteer and Rep. Norine Hammond was named the Chief Budgeteer of the Illinois House Republican budget team.
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Meier: Firearm ban won't prevent gang violence; Most guns used in crimes obtained outside Illinois
SPRINGFIELD - House Democrats passed a sweeping firearms ban early Friday morning which critics say will not stop gang violence plaguing urban areas in the state.
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Korte: ’This legislation also targets normal citizens’
GOP activist and former candidate Jennifer Korte is sounding the alarm on the Truth In Politics Act recently filed by Rep. Denyse Wang Stoneback (D-Skokie).
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Meier: 'I was honored to take part in the Blessing of the Hunters at Whispering Pines in Clinton County'
State Rep. Charlie Meier (R-Highland) shared information regarding his attendance at the "Blessing of the Hunters" event in a Facebook post published on Monday.
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Elik: '1 in 12 Illinoisans and 1 in 9 of the state’s children are considered food insecure'
Illinois State Rep. Amy Elik (R-Fosterburg) wants Illinoisans to be aware about growing concerns over the rising number of people, children included, who live in the Prairie State who lack reliable access to a sufficient amount of food.
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Meier: 'I had a wonderful morning at the 2022 Nutrient Stewardship Field Day'
Rep. Charlie Meier recently posted about his day at the 2022 Nutrient Stewardship Field Day.
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State Senate candidate Harriss on Illinois government corruption: 'I am committed to holding myself and others accountable'
Former Illinois state Sen. Tom Cullerton was recently sentenced for embezzlement; and Erica Harriss, Republican candidate for Illinois state Senate District 56, said she is committed to holding herself and others accountable for corruption.
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State Senate candidate Harriss on rolling blackouts across Illinois: 'There is no excuse for energy shortages'
Following an alert warning of possible rolling blackouts throughout the summer in Illinois, some legislative members are concerned with the current policies moving forward.
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Bryant to host community-meeting: 'to discuss issues of importance to all in the 58th District'
Senator Terri Bryant is hosting various events to meet with her community as the June 28 election date inches closer.
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Davidsmeyer throws out first pitch: 'I have been a Cardinal fan my entire life'
Rep. C.D. Davidsmeyer (R-Jacksonville) threw out the first pitch during Jacksonville Night 2022 at Busch Stadium on May 14.
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Korte to run for District 112: 'I’m tired of seeing young families like my own flee Illinois for places with lower taxes'
Jennifer Korte is running to represent Illinois District 112 in the upcoming June 28 primary election, admitting to not having political experiences.
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Bourne on LaSalle Veterans' Home outbreak: 'Gov. Pritzker and IDPH must be held accountable'
Illinois state representative (R-Morrisonville) and candidate for lieutenant governor Avery Bourne is condemning Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) for failure to take action that led to dozens of deaths at a state-run veterans home in 2020.
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McClure: Bill is 'not going to solve the real problems that we have with retail theft'
A bill designed to crack down on organized retail crime recently got a no vote from Sen. Steve McClure (R-Jacksonville).
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McClure opposes Local Journalism Task Force expansion: 'There are ten vacancies currently'
Sen. Steve McClure (R-Jacksonville) recently voiced his opposition to a bill that would expand the Local Journalism Task Force.
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McClure votes against appointment; 'I think he’s very qualified in every other capacity'
Sen. Steve McClure (R-Jacksonville) has recently voted against former Rep. Daniel V. Beiser's appointment to the Illinois Racing Board.
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Elik: Illinois bill aiming to make attacks on law enforcement hate crime 'sends a message to criminals'
With the number of attacks on police officers on the rise across the country, Republican state Rep. Amy Elik is cosponsoring legislation that would make violence against police officers a Class 3 felony hate crime.