This is Susana Mendoza’s speed, as she’s sitting at a diner on Chicago’s northwest side Tuesday, sipping a glass of orange juice and talking about Illinois’ checkbook with as much enthusiasm as a parent who just had a kid accepted to Harvard.
Read MoreLet the court battles begin.
Read MoreWhen Sen. Paul Faraci (D-Champaign) took the oath of office at the Old State Capitol last week, it was the crescendo to an emotionally draining month.
Read MoreJust two weeks following his departure from Congress, former Rep. Rodney Davis is weighing in on the future of the GOP.
Read MoreIt isn’t expected Tuesday, but at least two federal lawsuits are likely to be filed this week challenging the constitutionality of the state’s new assault weapons ban.
Read MoreMore than 80 county sheriffs across the state have said they won’t enforce the gun registry provisions in the recently enacted assault weapon ban.
Read MoreJust hours after the General Assembly finalized the assault weapons ban, Governor JB Pritzker signed the bill into law Tuesday night.
Read MoreJust hours before vacating his seat at the end of the General Assembly last night, now former House Republican Leader Jim Durkin sat down with The Illinoize one-on-one for 30 minutes Tuesday to discuss the GOP’s political and legislative problems.
Read MoreIn general, there are a lot of lawmakers on both sides of the aisle who I respect the hell out of.
Read MoreAfter contentious back and forth between Governor JB Pritzker, House Speaker Chris Welch, and Senate President Don Harmon over a Senate version of an assault weapon ban progressives say didn’t go far enough, all sides came together late Monday on a plan to ban assault weapons, require registration of existing assault weapon serial numbers, and limiting the size of magazines on all guns.
Read MoreGovernor JB Pritzker was sworn in to his second term Monday, laying out expensive proposals for free college, preschool, and child care as his top priorities.
Read MoreGovernor JB Pritzker signed a Budget Implementation (BIMP) bill Monday morning, which includes investments in the state’s rainy day fund and a “closing fund” for the Governor to attract business to Illinois.
Read MoreSenate Democrats have filed their own version of an assault weapons ban that passed the House late Friday, drawing the ire of both Governor JB Pritzker and House Speaker Chris Welch.
Read MoreSince winning re-election on November 8, Governor JB Pritzker has offered little in terms of his plans for a second term.
Read MoreAfter stepping aside as House Republican Leader at the end of the current General Assembly, GOP Leader Jim Durkin (R-Western Springs) will resign from the legislature before the new General Assembly is sworn in Wednesday.
Read MoreChampaign and Vermilion County Democrats selected City of Champaign Township Assessor Paul Faraci, a former Champaign City Council member, to replace the late-Sen. Scott Bennett for a two year term beginning Wednesday.
Read MoreWhile Democrats in Champaign-Urbana replaced a Bennett in the Senate Saturday, Republicans sent another Bennett to the Senate.
Read MoreAs the clocked ticked toward 1:00 A.M. Friday, the Illinois House passed a wide-ranging bill banning the sale of most semi-automatic rifles and limiting the capacity of handgun magazines over strong Republican objections and without a Senate commitment of passage.
Read MoreThe battle to replace the late-Sen. Scott Bennett is only getting more divisive, angry, and racially charged as local party leaders plan a vote by the weekend to fill the two-year appointment.
Read MoreWhen a new congress is seated, inauguration day is supposed to be a joy-filled occasion. Usually, there are more photos than meaningful votes and lots of family on hand for more festivities than business. Not so much this year.
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