Archive for October 2023
MWRD Commissioner Precious Brady-Davis honors former Illinois House Majority Leader Greg Harris at breakfast reception
Metropolitan Water Reclamation District (MWRD) of Greater Chicago Commissioner Precious Brady-Davis honored former Democratic Illinois House Majority Leader Rep. Greg Harris at a breakfast reception and bi-monthly board meeting Oct.…
Read MoreIllinois House approves staff unionization, GOP questions whether it’s necessary
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — The speaker of the Illinois House on Wednesday won approval for allowing legislative staff to organize for collective bargaining, overcoming Republican objections about whether it’s necessary. Speaker Emanuel…
Read MoreThe Illinois Legislature’s fall veto session starts today. Here’s what to expect.
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker and statewide lawmakers are gathering in Springfield this week for the first week of the state legislature’s veto session. Happening this week and in November, it’s…
Read MoreAdvocates push for guns to be taken from domestic abusers when order of protection served
Bill named for Chicago domestic violence victim allegedly shot and killed by husband this summer By HANNAH MEISELCapitol News Illinoishmeisel@capitolnewsillinois.com CHICAGO – As lawmakers prepare to return to Springfield later…
Read MoreState Legislative Staffers Across the U.S. Push to Unionize
Illinois House Speaker Emanuel “Chris” Welch says he wants the state’s legislative staff to be allowed to unionize. The Democrat authored a bill he says would allow that last week, even…
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