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Legislature greenlights BOS Center expansion

SPRINGFIELD -- Recently passed legislation in the Illinois General Assembly could result in a significant expansion of Springfield's premier events complex. Legislation greenlighting a proposed $93 expansion of the Bank of Springfield Center (BOS Center) could very well become a reality if signed by Gov. JB Pritzker. The legislation was spearheaded by Springfield-based Republican state Rep. Mike Coffey, who helped pen the bill with the idea of expanding the BOS Center. Coffey also serves as chairman of the Springfield Metro […]

June 7, 2024 30

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Two Illinois state lawmakers to retire

The Illinois State Capitol in Springfield. SPRINGFIELD (The Center Square) – Two Illinois state lawmakers who recently won reelection have announced they won’t continue into the new General Assembly. State Sen. Jason Barickman (R-Bloomington) announced Monday he will retire from the position at the end of the term on Jan. 10. He just won an uncontested race in his district. Barickman said in a statement he looks forward to spending time with family and not being taken away by phone […]

December 6, 2022 6

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McCombie to take reins of House GOP caucus
Savanna Republican says finding ‘balance,’ honing message are top priorities

House Minority Leader-elect Tony McCombie (R-Savanna) speaks at a news conference in her soon-to-be office once she officially assumes the GOP leadership title in the 103rd General Assembly in January. SPRINGFIELD (Capitol News Illinois) – State Rep. Tony McCombie said Wednesday that her top priority when she becomes the next House minority leader will be to rebuild the GOP caucus following last week’s elections that were, for Republicans, a disappointment. “The top priority is to bring balance to the Republican […]

November 17, 2022 5

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Illinois general revenues top $50 billion for first time
Pandemic-driven windfalls not expected to last long into current year

SPRINGFIELD (Capitol News Illinois) – State tax revenues grew by $5.5 billion in the fiscal year that concluded on June 30, exceeding $50 billion for the first time in Illinois’ history, according to a new report from a state budgeting agency. The 12 percent base revenue growth in Fiscal Year 2022 gave lawmakers near-unprecedented flexibility in the current budget year. That allowed the General Assembly to approve $1.8 billion in tax relief, pay $500 million more to state pensions than […]

July 8, 2022 1

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Pritzker calls special session on reproductive rights
Move prompted by U.S. Supreme Court overturning Roe v. Wade

SPRINGFIELD (Capitol News Illinois) – Gov. JB Pritzker will call a special session of the General Assembly in the coming weeks to focus on legislation to strengthen women’s access to abortion and other reproductive health services in Illinois. Pritzker made that announcement Friday, just hours after the U.S. Supreme Court released an opinion overturning the landmark 1973 abortion rights case Roe v. Wade. Pritzker: "We knew this day was coming" “We knew this day was coming,” Pritzker said at a […]

June 24, 2022 6

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Advocate: Fair redistricting in Illinois could curb power brokering

Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker, who backed a nonpartisan redistricting process on the campaign trail, last June signed into law new House and Senate maps drafted by lawmakers. CHICAGO (Public News Service) -- Former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan is facing 22 charges of bribery and racketeering. The Chicago Democrat led the chamber for decades, and one ethical-government advocate said his control of the redistricting process was one way he maintained power in the General Assembly. Madeleine Doubek, executive director of […]

March 15, 2022 13

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Mendoza urges automatic payments into ‘rainy day fund’
State’s financial cushion was exhausted during budget impasse

SPRINGFIELD (Capitol News Illinois) – Illinois Comptroller Susana Mendoza is pushing legislation that would require the state to make automatic deposits into its so-called “rainy day fund” whenever certain financial conditions are met. Officially known as the Budget Stabilization Fund, it was created in 2001 as a reserve so the state could pay its bills in a timely manner, especially during regular months of the year when revenues are lower than other months. The goal was to maintain a reserve […]

March 13, 2022 3

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Democratic leaders seek to dismiss redistricting lawsuits
Virtual hearing set for week after U.S. Census data is officially released

SPRINGFIELD (Capitol News Illinois) – Lawyers for Illinois’ Democratic legislative leaders last week filed a motion to dismiss a lawsuit from Republicans and a Mexican American advocacy group regarding newly drawn legislative maps, calling the challenge “purely speculative” until full U.S. Census data is released. The motion, filed Friday, was an expected move following a Wednesday, July 14, status hearing for two consolidated lawsuits filed by Republican legislative leaders Sen. Dan McConchie (R-Hawthorn Woods), and Rep. Jim Durkin (R-Western Springs), […]

July 20, 2021 3

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GOP leaders call out House Dems for redistricting ‘hypocrisy’ in Illinois
Dems say behind-closed-door process is ‘normal’

SPRINGFIELD (CNI) — Illinois House Republicans continue to demand a “fair” redistricting process, following a news report depicting Democratic lawmakers meeting behind a closed door to discuss the mapmaking process. The “secretive” room on Capitol grounds where House Democrats are said to be drawing maps was first reported by WCIA-TV’s Mark Maxwell. In response to the report, House Republicans held a news conference Thursday outside of the room to address their concerns. The U.S. Census Bureau has not released official […]

May 6, 2021 6

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Illinois General Assembly

Legislature greenlights BOS Center expansion

Two Illinois state lawmakers to retire

McCombie to take reins of House GOP caucus
Savanna Republican says finding ‘balance,’ honing message are top priorities

Savanna Republican says finding ‘balance,’ honing message are top priorities

Illinois general revenues top $50 billion for first time
Pandemic-driven windfalls not expected to last long into current year

Pandemic-driven windfalls not expected to last long into current year

Pritzker calls special session on reproductive rights
Move prompted by U.S. Supreme Court overturning Roe v. Wade

Move prompted by U.S. Supreme Court overturning Roe v. Wade

Advocate: Fair redistricting in Illinois could curb power brokering

Mendoza urges automatic payments into ‘rainy day fund’
State’s financial cushion was exhausted during budget impasse

State’s financial cushion was exhausted during budget impasse

Democratic leaders seek to dismiss redistricting lawsuits
Virtual hearing set for week after U.S. Census data is officially released

Virtual hearing set for week after U.S. Census data is officially released

GOP leaders call out House Dems for redistricting ‘hypocrisy’ in Illinois
Dems say behind-closed-door process is ‘normal’

Dems say behind-closed-door process is ‘normal’

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