Illinois House of Representatives
Recent News About Illinois House of Representatives
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Skillicorn calls for change in Springfield
Following a mounting scandal over sexual harassment allegations in the General Assembly and the lack of a legislative inspector general (LIG) for years to investigate them, Rep. Allen Skillicorn (R-East Dundee) recently called for change in Springfield.
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Springfield status quo described as doom for Illinois taxpayers
Dan Ugaste calls the new gas tax passed as part of the record-setting state budget a case of adding insult to injury for Illinois taxpayers.
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Statehouse on lockdown after mysterious white powder thrown at governor's office
The Statehouse was on security lockdown earlier today after a substance was allegedly thrown at Gov. Bruce Rauner’s office, as well as the Lt. governor's office and the House gallery. Rauner was not in the building at the time of the threat.
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Income tax hike passes Illinois House
The Illinois House passed a contentious and divisive tax revenue bill on Sunday vigorous debate and little Republican support.
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Income tax hike passes Illinois House
The Illinois House passed a contentious and divisive tax revenue bill on Sunday vigorous debate and little Republican support.
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Andersson calls funding bill based on dropout rate too costly
School districts experiencing an unusually high rate of high school dropouts would receive extra funding under a bill that passed the House on Wednesday despite the financial fears of several Republicans, including Rep. Steve Andersson (R-Geneva).
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Business bill described as punishing loyalty to Illinois
A contentious bill designed to penalize Illinois businesses that move a portion or all of their operations out of state would actually be punishing compliant businesses, Rep. Steven Andersson (R-Geneva) argued recently.
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Property tax relief bill seen as leaving towns on shaky ground
State Rep. Steven Reick (R-Woodstock) reluctantly agreed on Thursday to vote for a House bill that changes or creates property tax exemptions for some Illinoisans after expressing his concerns that passage could undermine local governments and conflict with state law.
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State lawmakers accused of pay raise by committee
Illinois lawmakers are using a seemingly surreptitious way to give themselves pay raises: creating new and useless committees for which they are automatically paid an extra $10,326 as chairmen, a Chicago-based think tank is arguing.
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Strategic four-year plan part of Sanchez-Fischer's grassroots campaign for Algonquin clerk
Republican Candidate Melissa Sanchez-Fischer, who is running for Algonquin Township clerk, has a brief strategic four-year plan for what she wants to accomplish in that office.
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Skillicorn, Ives preparing state budget counterproposal with no tax hike
With a compromise budget deal expected on the Senate floor next week, two state representatives are coming up with a proposal of their own that would reduce spending, provide property tax relief and implement needed reforms.
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New House GOP Conference chair says voters have mandated reform
GOP legislators in Springfield received their marching orders in November's general election to keep pushing for reform, the newly named House Republican Conference chairman said during a recent interview.
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House Democrat: Madigan has ‘outlived his usefulness in Springfield’
An outgoing House Democrat is speaking out about House Speaker Mike Madigan for standing in the way of major reforms that could get Illinois back on its feet.
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State House fails to override Rauner veto of automatic voter registration bill
Despite the Illinois Senate’s recent vote to override Gov. Bruce Rauner’s veto on automatic voter registration, the State House failed to follow suit on Monday, resulting in a no-go for the legislation.
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No Democrats yet to pledge to NoMoreMadigan
Mike Strick, Republican candidate for District 84 in the Illinois House of Representatives, recently asserted that his NoMoreMadigan pledge has been garnering some positive responses among voters and candidates these past few weeks.
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Reick: Franks is showing his 'true colors' now that re-election isn't an issue
Although some view Democratic state Rep. Jack Franks’ decision to not run for re-election in District 63 as a move that places Republicans at a huge advantage going into the November election, conservative House candidate Steve Reick says that since Franks no longer has to worry about re-election, voters are now seeing his “true colors.”
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Report: Mautino facing federal investigation over questionable campaign spending
SPRINGFIELD — Illinois Auditor General Frank Mautino is facing a federal investigation related to campaign finances, according to a statement his spokesman released to several news outlets today.
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With primary win secured, Allen Skillicorn vows to continue fight against Mike Madigan in House
In the four-candidate race for House Representative in District 66 that became a three-candidate race at the 11th hour, Allen Skillicorn emerged as the winner of the Republican primary on March 15.
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Skillicorn condemns House Democrats for dismissing Republican effort to avoid monthlong recess
Illinois House Republicans tried to prevent a monthlong recess on March 3, but the motion was quickly dismissed by Democrat leadership before a debate on the issue could ensue.
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State representative candidate calls for compensation act repeal
Republican candidate for the Illinois House of Representatives Allen Skillicorn has issued a statement calling for the repeal of the 2005 Worker’s Compensation Act.