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Bill to bar children younger than 12 from playing tackle football advances in House

By Angela Underwood | 6 years ago

Reps. Steven Andersson (R-Geneva) and Margo McDermed (R-Mokena) saw matters differently at a March 1 House Mental Health Committee hearing over HB4341, a bill sponsored by Rep. Carol Sente (D-Vernon Hills) that addresses the issue of chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) by banning organized youth associations from allowing children younger than 12 to play tackle football.

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Bill to ban bump stocks advances after emotional debate in House

By Angela Underwood | 6 years ago

In light of the recent mass shooting at a Florida high school, five GOP lawmakers fervently expressed their feelings on proposed gun legislation.

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Syverson, Righter help move hospital assessment program bills through Senate

By Angela Underwood | 6 years ago

Sens. Dave Syverson (R-Rockford) and Dale Righter (R-Mattoon) added their voices in support of a pair of Senate bills that had to pass together for the federal authorization of $3.5 billion needed to maintain the Illinois Hospital Assessment Program ending in June.

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GOP House members say Democrat peers using Florida shooting for political gain

By Angela Underwood | 6 years ago

Four GOP House members made it clear the Parkland School shooting in Florida should not be why gun bills pass in Springfield.

3 bills pass out of Senate Human Services Committee despite 1 no vote from Oberweis

By Angela Underwood | Feb 22, 2018

From Medicaid and vendor rates to Amber Alert amendments and advanced directives, Sen. Jim Oberweis (R-North Aurora) addressed three bills and several issues at Tuesday’s Senate Human Services Committee.

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Ives and Skillicorn find fault with Rauner's budget address

By Angela Underwood | 7 years ago

In Wednesday’s 2018 budget address, Gov. Bruce Rauner said it is possible for Illinois to become the economic powerhouse of the Midwest.

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Governor's Office of Management and Budget director questioned by GOP committee members

By Angela Underwood | 7 years ago

Hans Zigmund, new director of Gov. Bruce Rauner's Office of Management and Budget, had some explaining to do to three Republican lawmakers.

Illinois legislators recognize National Federation of Independent Business

By Angela Underwood | Feb 9, 2018

Rep. Keith Wheeler (R-Oswego) and House Leader Jim Durkin (R-Western Springs) recently recognized the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) for 75 years of service with HR 778.

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Four GOP senators press state education board on school funding delays

By Angela Underwood | 7 years ago

Four Republican senators made it clear to Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) officials how upset they were with the school funding holdup at Tuesday's Senate Education Committee hearing on the SB650 Mandate Waiver.

Wheeler helps introduce three-part tax reform plan, speaks out on flawed budget process

By Angela Underwood | Feb 7, 2018

Rep. Keith Wheeler (R-Oswego) took the opportunity during a press conference to speak out on how lawmakers do not follow the state budget process, saying that in his three years on the Appropriations-General Services Committee, the group discussed one line item for one only department.

Pritchard pushes state board of education financial officer on school funding delay

By Angela Underwood | Jan 29, 2018

Rep. Robert W. Pritchard (R-Hinckley) had many things to say about Gov. Bruce Rauner’s veto of school funding legislation at a hearing Monday of the House Appropriations Elementary & Secondary Education Committee.

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Khouri says despite exodus, it's not too late to save the state

By Angela Underwood | 7 years ago

Tonia Khouri of Aurora said people have finally had enough. Khouri, vying to win the 49th District seat held by retiring Rep. Mike Fortner (R-West Chicago), responded to the Illinois Policy report “New IRS Data: Illinois Sees Record Loss of People, Income to Other States,” on her Facebook page, saying citizens are leaving the state by droves and taking their wealth with them.

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Khouri receives endorsements from GOP state lawmakers

By Angela Underwood | 7 years ago

With three GOP state senators offering endorsements, 49th House District candidate Tonia Khouri feels confident.

Signing of law lowering LLC fees called a great day for small businesses in Illinois

By Angela Underwood | Dec 21, 2017

Small business owner Rep. Keith Wheeler (R-Oswego) said Wednesday became a better day for Illinois entrepreneurs.

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Khouri: It's wrong for politicians to 'kick the can down the road'

By Angela Underwood | 7 years ago

DuPage County Board member Tonia Khouri said a one-party control or not tax burden is tearing up the state.

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Rep. Andersson questions mental health parity compliance by state's Insurance Department

By Angela Underwood | 7 years ago

Rep. Steve Andersson (R-Geneva) questioned mental health professionals at length on the parity between psychological welfare and drug addiction.

49th District candidate 'offended' by Rauner's signing of abortion bill

By Angela Underwood | Oct 3, 2017

Republican candidate Tonia Khouri was appalled that Gov. Bruce Rauner was willing to sign legislation expanding abortion coverage in Illinois.