Illinois General Assembly
Recent News About Illinois General Assembly
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State Representative Amy Elik: 'Earlier this month, Illinois Democrats rushed a bill through the General Assembly to change election rules mid-cycle.'
State Representative Amy Elik recently commented on the swift passing of a bill by Illinois Democrats that aims to alter election rules mid-cycle. "Earlier this month, Illinois Democrats rushed a bill through the General Assembly to change election rules mid-cycle," said Elik. The representative, who is set to compete against Democrat Nick Raftopolous in the general election, added that "Republicans are now suing to have the law found unconstitutional."
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Deering: ‘I didn't go looking for a political career but someone needs to stand up for common sense conservatives’
Regan Deering, a former congressional candidate and Mount Zion school board member, has announced her bid for the Illinois statehouse in the 88th House District.
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Decatur's Caulkins: ‘They can't get 60 of them to decide how to spend what's left over of our tax money’
State Rep. Dan Caulkins (R-Decatur) criticized the General Assembly’s Democrat supermajority for missing the May 19 budget deadline.
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Shifflet: ‘Chicago legislators who sponsored 4412 would be on board for this one right?’
Waynesville resident Betsy Shifflet is applauding a satirical bill filed by State Sen. Chapin Rose (R-Mahomet).
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Caulkins: Bill would ensure 'patient is notified in a timely manner anytime their medical records are changed'
State Rep. Dan Caulkins (R-Decatur) says his proposed bill's potential will increase the accuracy of patient medical records.
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Illinois' Scherer encourages union support by purchasing union-made Halloween candy
State Rep. Sue Scherer (D-Decatur), who is seeking reelection to the Illinois General Assembly in the November general election, urged her constituents to support unions and purchase union-made candy for Halloween.
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Caulkins: 'We are facing an immediate manmade crisis as politicians destroy Illinois' robust energy market'
In a May 27 news release, Rep. Dan Caulkins (R-Decatur) blasted Gov. Pritzker and Democratic lawmakers for the energy crisis.
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Caulkins makes plea to Pritzker administration: 'We've got a serious problem. Let's get busy fixing it'
During a May 26 news conference, Rep. Dan Caulkins (R-Decatur) said that our electric bills will rise and that needs to be fixed.
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Halbrook on reports predicting increased use of renewables to cause blackouts: 'No kidding. We told you so'
Illinois State Rep. Brad Halbrook (R-Shelbyville) recently reacted to reports showing that relying on renewables to replace traditional forms of energy are leading to blackouts.
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Halbrook: Illinois has 'dramatically' failed 'to transition to alternative energy'
Halbrook has stated that it is not clear how the electricity needs of Illinois will be fully met.
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Caulkins on leak of abortion ruling draft: 'This is what desperation looks like'
On May 9, Rep. Dan Caulkins (R-Decatur) released a statement following the Supreme Court's leaked draft opinion on Roe vs. Wade. Caulkins seemed more concerned about the leak itself instead of the impact the ruling would have on women.
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Caulkins: 'We must address ethics reform if we're going to restore the confidence and the trust of the people '
Rep. Dan Caulkins believes addressing the ethics reforms in Illinois is essential to restore the faith of the people.
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Rose on Senate Bill 157: “Permanent tax relief was an option that's not here today”
Sen. Chaplin Rose wants to help people with tax relief during this time of high inflation curve.
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Rose: 'You need to hear from spouses, children, those impacted by the growing crime-murder problem in this state'
Senator Chapin Rose (R-Decatur) led a press conference March 9 to draw attention to the effects of gun violence on the families of police officers.
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'Now we're talkin' fiscal responsibility': Scherer celebrates as Illinois pays off federal loan of over $2 billion
Rep. Sue Scherer (D-Decatur) is posing a salute to Springfield in the wake of the state paying off the balance of its $302 million bill to the U.S.
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Senators support helps 'protect our water supply' in Illinois Rose
The Senate approved legislation in April proposed by Sen. Chapin Rose (R-Champaign) that will create a Mahomet Aquifer Council designed to oversee matters having to do with water supply.
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William Brady earns $96,500 working for the Illinois General Assembly during 2019
William Brady was ranked in the 88th percentile among public employees in Illinois in terms of pay in 2019, according to data gathered by the Illinois Comptroller Office.
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James Durkin earns $96,500 working for the Illinois General Assembly during 2019
James Durkin was ranked in the 88th percentile among public employees in Illinois in terms of pay in 2019, according to data gathered by the Illinois Comptroller Office.
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Thomas Demmer earns $88,700 working for the Illinois General Assembly during 2019
Thomas Demmer was ranked in the 84th percentile among public employees in Illinois in terms of pay in 2019, according to data gathered by the Illinois Comptroller Office.
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Susan Rezin earns $89,500 working for the Illinois General Assembly during 2019
Susan Rezin was ranked in the 84th percentile among public employees in Illinois in terms of pay in 2019, according to data gathered by the Illinois Comptroller Office.