A committee of lawmakers that was expected to tell the Illinois General Assembly how to set up a statewide health insurance exchange is passing the buck, drawing criticism from some business groups and consumer advocates.
A committee of lawmakers that was expected to tell the Illinois General Assembly how to set up a statewide health insurance exchange is passing the buck, drawing criticism from some business groups and consumer advocates.
Schmidt again apologizes for 'lapse in judgment'State Sen. Suzi Schmidt announced Wednesday that she will stay in office and seek re-election next year, despite recent controversy over her 911 call requesting special treatment during a marital dispute.
Under the Illinois Constitution, before the city could impose such a tax, it would first need approval from the Illinois General Assembly. Can you think of any reason why any legislator outside the city of Chicago would vote in favor of such a law?
Illinois General Assembly quickly passes pension reforms
State legislators swiftly approved a bill that would raise the retirement age for future government employees and force them to wait longer to collect on their pensions. Read more...
If state Sen. Bill Brady's race against Gov. Pat Quinn comes anywhere as close as his campaign against Kirk Dillard, then one thing is for sure: It won't be womens' groups that push him over the edge.
Nearly eight months before the general election, advocates for abortion rights and equal-pay legislation have formally begun denouncing Brady, the Republican nominee for governor. Read more...
