Articles filed under Illinois House
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Where suburban lawmakers hold sway under the state Capitol domeMay 08, 2021 1:00 am - Suburban lawmakers, by their sheer numbers, are on almost every legislative committee in Illinois. But there are some committees, such as appropriations and education in...
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Public funds for a stadium on Arlington Park site? At least one state lawmaker open to itMay 05, 2021 1:00 am - Amid rumors that a professional sports franchise such as the Chicago Bears or Chicago White Sox could be interested in buying Arlington Park to build a new stadium, thre...
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Securing $350 million in school funding crucial for Democrats in state budget talksApr 30, 2021 1:00 am - Suburban House Democrats are preparing to make education funding a sticking point as budget negotiations with Gov. J.B. Pritzker and the Senate heat up next week in Spri...
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Elk Grove, legislators push for new rules to make annexations easierApr 27, 2021 5:30 am - On the heels of a bitter annexation dispute, Elk Grove Village and two legislators are advancing new state rules that would make it easier for municipalities to acquire ...
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Suburban legislators' 'present' votes temporarily halt gun legislation in Illinois HouseApr 23, 2021 1:00 am - Three suburban Democratic lawmakers' "present" votes temporarily halted legislation aimed at curbing gun violence in Illinois because of a disagreement over who could pe...
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Republican opposition to bathroom bill dubbed 'transphobic'Apr 23, 2021 1:00 am - SPRINGFIELD - The Illinois House has passed a bill that would allow businesses to offer multi-occupancy restrooms inclusive to all genders, a measure that the bill's spo...
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House passes bill reducing barriers to telehealthApr 23, 2021 1:00 am - SPRINGFIELD - The Illinois House passed a bill Friday that would make coronavirus-related expansions to telehealth services permanent through state statute. House Bill 3...
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Bill would require disclosure of jobs created in tax-subsidized developmentsApr 21, 2021 1:00 am - A bill that passed Wednesday in the Illinois House would set more stringent disclosure requirements for towns subsidizing development through local taxing districts. The...
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House bill would guarantee admission to U of I system for some community college studentsApr 20, 2021 1:00 am - Illinois community college students would have a path to guaranteed admission into the University of Illinois system under legislation passed by the state House on Tuesd...
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Lawmakers push to require nursing homes to offer virtual visitsApr 20, 2021 1:00 am - SPRINGFIELD - Lawmakers and advocates are calling for the Illinois General Assembly to pass a bill that would require nursing homes to offer virtual visits for residents...