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After the first thirty days, they say, get legislature involved

State House Republican Leader Jim Durkin (R-Burr Ridge) recently hosted a roundtable discussion with members of the Wood River Police Department.

CARLINVILLE — Ground was broken this week for renovations to turn the former Frontier...

In a move that appeared to catch majority Democrats by surprise, Illinois House Republicans rejected an ethics proposal tweaked by Gov. J.B. Pritzker and are using the resignation of the

In a move that appeared to catch majority Democrats by surprise, Illinois House Republicans rejected an ethics proposal tweaked by Gov. J.B. Pritzker and are using the resignation of the General Assembly’s top watchdog to push for what they argue are more meaningful anti-corruption measures.

Pritzker corrected what he called a drafting error in the bill that "inadvertently confuses the clear authority that the [Executive Inspectors General] have under current law."

(The Center Square) – As state lawmakers continue to hash out Illinois’ new political maps, one inescapable truth is the state lost population. Lawmakers have different ideas on how to reverse that in the next ten years...

Under a hot mid-August sun, Illinois Republicans on Thursday rallied the party faithful during the party’s annual GOP celebration at the Illinois State Fairgrounds in Springfield, assuring conservative attendees that 2022 would be the year the party finally makes strides to gain back power in Springfield.

SPRINGFIELD — Illinois House Republicans, most of whom voted in favor of the ethics reform bill sitting on Gov. J.B. Pritzkers desk, now want Pritzker to use his amendatory veto power to remove sections of the legislation they say weaken the legislative inspector generals powers. Thirty-four of the 45 Republican members of the Democratic-controlled House sent a letter Friday to the Democratic governor to make the request about Senate Bill 539. The bill passed the House on a 113-5 vote on M...

Bourne to host coffee meetings Rochelle Eiselt FacebookTwitterEmail th district to meet with voters, hear their feedback and provide updates on legislative issues. Scheduled events include: • 8-9 a.m. Friday at B&K Bakery, 107 E. Main St., Mount Olive; and • 8:30-9:30 a.m. July 28 at Gotcha Latte Cafe, 102 S. Macoupin St., Gillespie. — Rochelle Eiselt