The Illinois House approved a measure Wednesday which would clear the state’s Health Services and Facilities Review Board for another decade of operation. The bill drew sharp criticism from Republicans in the chamber.
The House Judiciary Criminal Committee cleared a weapons control measure Tuesday banning the possession of pre-packaged explosive devices for those without Firearm Owner’s Identification Card.
Gun Control – There’s been no movement so far this week on Sen. Don Harmon’s (D-Oak Park) Gun Dealer Licensing Bill, but two other gun control measures moved forward yesterday.
The Illinois Senate Education Committee moved a bill forward Tuesday responding to public calls for increased police presence in schools.
Morning Briefs: Data round-up on Illinois’ state and local spending, new GOP women’s group emerges, Fair Maps campaign gets a new backer
Environmental issues take center stage today in Springfield as the Illinois EPA is involved in hearings on two contentious statewide issues.
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In a bustling statehouse, lawmakers rushed legislation down the field in an effort to get bills passed before legislative deadlines hit in two weeks. Here are the Wednesday highlights.
In a Tuesday hearing before the Illinois House Human Services Committee, Crystal Lake Republican Rep. Barbara Wheeler held up a small black sticker containing just a few ways a person might identify or help a victim of sex trafficking.