Illinois General Assembly

News From State Representative Mark Batinick For Immediate Release                                                                                                                                                                                 Contact: Debbie Kraulidis March 25th, 2018                                                                                                                                                                                            (815) 254-0000 Illinois’ Pension Problem Explained   PLAINFIELD – Throughout his time serving in the House of Representatives, State Representative Mark Batinick (R-Plainfield) has been a strong proponent of righting the State’s...

It’s bad enough that Illinois is shrinking. What’s worse is we’re losing our wealthier residents and entrepreneurs – Wirepoints joins Chicago’s Morning Answer on AM 560 ed talked with...

State lawmakers are a step closer to extending an exclusive pension boost to one Chicago alderman. On Nov. 14 the Illinois House of Representatives voted 80-27 to override Gov. Bruce Rauner’s veto on House Bill 5342. The bill will now...

New Legislators: End Conflicts Of Interest By: Matthew Besler   How can politicians in Springfield be taken seriously about reforming pensions when most of them are taking a pension and receiving other benefits from the state?   This is what Tom Morrison asked himself...

News From State Representative David Allen Welter FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                                                                              Contact: Rep. Welter March 27, 2019                                                                                               (815) 416-1475 House approves Welter bill to improve care for youth in DCFS facilities   SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois House of Representatives has unanimously approved bipartisan legislation sponsored by State Representative David Allen Welter,...

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 27, 2020 Contact: Jeff Fiedler - Communications Director (773) 791-7907 Jeff.Fiedler@ChicagoGOP.com

DRY JANUARY SAVINGS: ILLINOIS WINE TAXES 4X HIGHER THAN NEW YORK, CALIFORNIA Dylan Sharkey Assistant Editor BUDGET +...

As Illinois lawmakers consider new measures in Springfield, a controversial tax on stock market trades has been put back in line to be considered.

Opposition to potential Illinois income tax hike mountsBy Kevin Bessler | The Center Square(The Center Square) – With Illinois facing a nearly $4 billion dollar budget shortfall this year, some are fearful...

Steve Balich Conservative Activist Pritzker’s move to match state salary for top staff with his own money raises eyebrows, ethical questions By Greg Bishop | Illinois News...