For The First Time In Decades, Illinois House Gets New Majority Leader
For the first time in more than two decades, the Illinois House of Representatives has a new majority leader. And the appointment is breaking new ground.
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Illinois Issues: The Pritzker Agenda
Gov.-elect J.B. Pritzker takes office next week on the heels of the most decisive election victory in a generation. And he’ll be working to pass his agenda through the biggest Democratic majorities in the General Assembly since the 1960s.
New Illinois General Assembly Sworn In, Leaders Remain The Same
The Illinois General Assembly began a new legislative session Wednesday—with both new and familiar faces. Though the legislative leaders remain the same, making what was old “new” again, Democrats have expanded their veto-proof majority, known as a “supermajority."
#MeToo? Some Hospitals Allow Pelvic Exams Without Explicit Consent
A law professor in Illinois wants to put a stop to a medical practice that she says treats women’s bodies like cadavers. Across most of the U.S., teaching hospitals allow medical students to conduct pelvic exams on female patients without their knowledge or explicit consent.
FACT CHECK: Trump’s Oval Office Pitch For A Border Wall
President Trump used his first prime-time address from the Oval Office to make the case for his controversial border wall. The president's demand for $5.7 billion in wall funding — and Democrats' opposition — has led to a partial shutdown of the federal government.
WATCH: Trump, Democrats Address Border Security Tuesday Night
President Trump is addressing the nation about border security Tuesday night. Democratic leaders Nancy Pelosi and Charles Schumer will give a joint response immediately following. The government is partially shut down, with Trump in a stalemate with Democrats over funding for a wall along the southern border. Watch the remarks live.
Madigan, Rauner Tout Accomplishments, ‘Epic Struggle’ Over Budget
The Illinois House wrapped up its two-year session Tuesday with legislation to help the incoming governor, with House Speaker Michael Madigan praising lawmakers for persevering in an "epic struggle" over state spending with outgoing Gov. Bruce Rauner. Meanwhile, Rauner previewed a report to lawmakers that showcased his administration's accomplishments.
Lou Lang Leaves Illinois House To Become Lobbyist
A top Illinois Democrat is stepping down after more than 30 years in the House of Representative to become a lobbyist. Lou Lang was until last year the number three Democrat in the House.
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New Development For Lincoln & University In Urbana Would House Students & Professionals
A Dallas developer hopes to start construction this year on a new residential development just east of the University of Illinois campus in Urbana.
Partial Government Shutdown Creates Uncertainty, Inconvenience For Parkland College And U of I
The partial government shutdown hasn't disrupted operations at the National Center for Supercomputing Applications at the University of Illinois yet, but their super computer rellies on funding from the National Science Foundation, which is currently closed.
