May 17, 2019

Under the Dome Podcast: Will the legislature get it all done?

We're down to the final two weeks of the spring legislative session for the Illinois General Assembly. And there's a big to-do list.

Gov. Pritzker vows fixes to troubled DCFS

Following a report that showed numerous problems with the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services ...

Pardons for low-level pot convictions suggested at Senate panel hearing

A Republican state senator on Wednesday suggested that Illinois' Democratic governor issue a mass pardon of all low-level marijuana convictions.

Rail upgrades top local wish list for capital bill

It was a little over a month ago when local leaders made a trip to the State Capitol for a closed-door meeting with top officials in Gov. J.B. Pritzker.

Carlinville students spur legislation to end daylight saving time

Carlinville High School senior Andrew DeNeve always told his parents that if he ran for president, the first issue he would tackle would be getting rid of daylight saving time.

Rep. Cassidy and Sen. Bush demand action on abortion law rewrite

Democratic lawmakers demanded their colleagues take action on a controversial, sweeping reproductive health care bill at a rally Wednesday.

Legislation would stiffen penalties for Scott’s Law violations

A package of bills at the Statehouse aims to curb violations of Illinois' "move over" law by enhancing penalties for drivers who don't follow the law.

House Republicans again say budget can be balanced without higher taxes

Illinois House Republicans repeated their position Thursday that the state can balance its budget next year without the tax increases sought by Gov. J.B. Pritzker.

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