Speaker Madigan takes a vacation
Speaker Michael Madigan and House Democrats received well-deserved criticism during the week from Republican lawmakers who called a news conference to address the month-long hiatus
March 11, 2016
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DCFS witnessing improvements under Rauner Administration
DCFS Director George Sheldon painted an encouraging picture during his testimony in front of the Appropriations I Committee on March 8. Having been appointed more
March 11, 2016
Senate Republicans call for solving budget impasse
Senate Republicans continue to call upon Democrat lawmakers to join the discussion and work to find compromise on the issues of higher education and K-12
March 11, 2016
Senate Committee debates Unbalanced Budget Response Act
On March 9, the Senate Executive Committee held a subject-matter hearing on the Unbalanced Budget Response Act (UBRA). Leader Christine Radogno made it clear in
March 11, 2016
Illinois scores high in women’s economic and social well-being
Illinois has earned a top spot in WalletHub’s recent ranking of 2016’s best and worst states for women. In recognition of Women’s History Month, WalletHub
March 11, 2016