Kane County Reporter

Illinois General Assembly: HB3101 actions on May 17

By Local Labs News Service | Jun 6, 2019

The following actions were taken on May 17 in the House on House bill HB3101 ("human trafficking training"): "Placed on Calendar Order of Concurrence Senate Amendment(s", "Arrived in House", "Third Reading - Passed" and "Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. John F. Curran".

Illinois General Assembly: HB2846 actions on May 23

By Local Labs News Service | Jun 6, 2019

The following actions were taken on May 23 in the House on House bill HB2846 ("autoimmune encephalitis coding"): "Senate Floor Amendment No. 2 Motion to Concur Referred to Rules Committee", "Senate Floor Amendment No. 2 Motion Filed Concur Rep. Deb Conroy", "Placed on Calendar Order of Concurrence Senate Amendment(s", "Arrived in House", "Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 Tabled Pursuant to Rule 5-4(a"

Illinois General Assembly: HB3334 actions on May 17

By Local Labs News Service | Jun 6, 2019

The following actions were taken on May 17 in the House on House bill HB3334 ("raffles/poker runs-various"): "Passed Both Houses", "Third Reading - Passed", "Added as Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Sue Rezin" and "Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Jim Oberweis".

2018 Parolees Recap: Who was paroled in Batavia?

By Local Labs News Service | Jun 6, 2019

There were 11 offenders released on parole during 2018 that live in Batavia zip codes, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by Kane County Reporter.

Illinois General Assembly: HB3105 actions on May 17

By Local Labs News Service | Jun 6, 2019

The following actions were taken on May 17 in the House on House bill HB3105 ("tree cutting-protected land"): "Passed Both Houses", "Third Reading - Passed", "Added as Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Linda Holmes", "Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Julie A. Morrison" and "Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Laura M. Murphy".

Top campaign contribution recipients in Kane County for the week of May 13

By Local Labs News Service | Jun 6, 2019

The following political organization was the only committee that received campaign contributions in Kane County during the week of May 13.

Rep. Keicher cautions voters of tax plan pitfalls

By Glenn Minnis | Jun 5, 2019

Republican state Rep. Jeff Keicher (Sycamore) is warning voters what to expect should Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s proposed graduated income tax become a reality.

From Rockford Sun

Rep. Keicher finds some silver lining in what was a stormy spring legislative session in Springfield

By Glenn Minnis | 5 years ago

Republican state Rep. Jeff Keicher (Sycamore) is taking a 'promises made, promises kept' attitude to the positive aspects he sees in this year’s new state budget plan.

From Lake County Gazette

Rep. McSweeney says he will not accept a pay raise as part of Pritzker's new state budget

By Glenn Minnis | 5 years ago

Republican state Rep. David McSweeney (Barrington Hills) leaves no doubt about where he stands on Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s new $40 billion state spending plan and all the other legislation that accompanies it.

Illinois General Assembly: HB2528 actions on May 23

By Local Labs News Service | Jun 5, 2019

The following actions were taken on May 23 in the House on House bill HB2528 ("home business-listed address"): "Placed on Calendar Order of Concurrence Senate Amendment(s", "Arrived in House", "Third Reading - Passed", "Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading", "Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 Adopted(DeWitte" and "Recalled to Second Reading".

Illinois General Assembly: HB271 Passed Both Houses

By Local Labs News Service | Jun 5, 2019

The following action was taken on May 16 in the House on House bill HB271 ("fire protection dist-publish"): "Passed Both Houses."

Illinois General Assembly: HB2723 actions on May 21

By Local Labs News Service | Jun 5, 2019

The following actions were taken on May 21 in the House on House bill HB2723 ("child welfare workforce"): "Placed on Calendar Order of Concurrence Senate Amendment(s", "Arrived in House", "Added as Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Mattie Hunter" and "Third Reading - Passed".

Illinois General Assembly: HB252 actions on May 29

By Local Labs News Service | Jun 5, 2019

The following actions were taken on May 29 in the House on House bill HB252 ("hum rights-employer-definition"): "Passed Both Houses", "House Concurs" and "Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 House Concurs".

Illinois General Assembly: HB2822 actions on May 16

By Local Labs News Service | Jun 5, 2019

The following actions were taken on May 16 in the House on House bill HB2822 ("sch cd-school report card"): "Passed Both Houses" and "Third Reading - Passed".

Illinois General Assembly: HB2830 actions on May 21

By Local Labs News Service | Jun 5, 2019

The following actions were taken on May 21 in the House on House bill HB2830 ("school conference no terminate"): "Placed on Calendar Order of Concurrence Senate Amendment(s", "Arrived in House" and "Third Reading - Passed".

ILLINOIS STATE HOUSE DISTRICT 50: Rep. Wheeler statement on passage of Graduated Tax amendment

By Press release submission | Jun 5, 2019

Illinois State House District 50 issued the following announcement on May 27.State Representative Keith R.

ILLINOIS STATE HOUSE DISTRICT 49: Villa Highlights Legislative Accomplishments Following First Session Adjournment

By Press release submission | Jun 5, 2019

Following the adjournment of the Illinois General Assembly’s spring legislative session, state Rep. Karina Villa, D-West Chicago, issued the following statement: “Throughout this spring legislative session, I have used both my life and professional experiences to serve as a strong advocate for our local communities in Springfield.

Illinois General Assembly: HB2767 actions on May 16

By Local Labs News Service | Jun 5, 2019

The following actions were taken on May 16 in the House on House bill HB2767 ("police training-mental health"): "Passed Both Houses", "Third Reading - Passed", "Added as Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. John G. Mulroe" and "Added as Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Pat McGuire".

ILLINOIS STATE HOUSE DISTRICT 43: Moeller Champions Lower Taxes on Middle Class, Secures Abortion Rights and Equal Pay, Supports Affordable Health Care

By Press release submission | Jun 5, 2019

State Rep. Anna Moeller, D-Elgin, took steps towards building a stronger Illinois through her work passing the Fair Tax amendment, which relieved the tax burden on the middle-class; fighting for reproductive health and equal pay legislation to preserve women’s rights across the state; and pushing for more accessible and affordable health care.

2018 Parolees Recap: Who was paroled in Aurora?

By Local Labs News Service | Jun 5, 2019

There were 217 offenders released on parole during 2018 that live in Aurora zip codes, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by Kane County Reporter.