McHenry Times

McConchie criticizes Pritzker's budget for providing only temporary relief to Illinoisans

By Bob Martin | Mar 7, 2022

Last month Gov. J.B. Pritzker proposed a budget for fiscal year 2023 amounting to $112.5 billion, with $45.5 billion in spending from the state’s general fund.

McConchie: Constitutional amendments would 'put the people back in charge again'

By Bob Martin | Jan 24, 2022

Sen. Dan McConchie recently held a virtual press conference to introduce four Senate Joint Resolution Constitutional Amendments that are focused on giving voters more of a voice through what he called the Voter Empowerment Project.

Nearly 300 new laws go into effect in Illinois starting Jan. 1

By Bob Martin | Dec 30, 2021

There are nearly 300 new laws taking effect on Jan. 1 in Illinois, ranging from raising the minimum wage to allowing students to take mental health days.