January 29, 2016

Philip Rock, Illinois Senate President For 14 Years, Dies

Former Illinois Senate President Philip Rock has died.  He was 78.  The Democrat from Oak Park served 14 years in charge of the Senate, the longest tenure in the chamber's history.  He left in 1993. 

March 26, 2015

Rauner Signs Off On Plan To Fix Budget Hole

Governor Bruce Rauner took to the Illinois Senate floor to shake hands Thursday after senators passed a plan to plug a $1.6 billion hole in the state budget.  He signed the measure late in the day.

December 04, 2014

Senate Adjourns Veto Session

May 30, 2013

Ill. Senate Rejects House Pension Reform Bill

May 23, 2013

Ill. Senate Approves Ban on Cell Phones While Driving

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