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Jeffrey Huebsch nominated to Illinois Workers' Compensation Commission

By Metric Media News Service | May 28, 2019

Jeffrey Huebsch was nominated in the Senate to be arbitrator of the Illinois Workers' Compensation Commission on Monday, May 27, according to the official Illinois General Assembly website.

Gerald Granada nominated to Illinois Workers' Compensation Commission

By Metric Media News Service | May 28, 2019

Gerald Granada was nominated in the Senate to be arbitrator of the Illinois Workers' Compensation Commission on Monday, May 27, according to the official Illinois General Assembly website.

Douglas McCarthy nominated to Workers' Compensation Commission

By Metric Media News Service | May 28, 2019

Douglas McCarthy was nominated in the Senate to be member, labor of the Workers' Compensation Commission on Monday, May 27, according to the official Illinois General Assembly website.

Melinda Rowe-Sullivan nominated to Illinois Workers' Compensation Commission

By Metric Media News Service | May 28, 2019

Melinda Rowe-Sullivan was nominated in the Senate to be arbitrator of the Illinois Workers' Compensation Commission on Monday, May 27, according to the official Illinois General Assembly website.

Paul Cellini nominated to Illinois Workers' Compensation Commission

By Metric Media News Service | May 28, 2019

Paul Cellini was nominated in the Senate to be arbitrator of the Illinois Workers' Compensation Commission on Monday, May 27, according to the official Illinois General Assembly website.

Maureen Pulia nominated to Illinois Workers' Compensation Commission

By Metric Media News Service | May 28, 2019

Maureen Pulia was nominated in the Senate to be arbitrator of the Illinois Workers' Compensation Commission on Monday, May 27, according to the official Illinois General Assembly website.

Christine Ory nominated to Illinois Workers' Compensation Commission

By Metric Media News Service | May 28, 2019

Christine Ory was nominated in the Senate to be arbitrator of the Illinois Workers' Compensation Commission on Monday, May 27, according to the official Illinois General Assembly website.

ISRA poised to react to Senate Bill 1966

By Glenn Minnis | May 27, 2019

Illinois State Rifle Association executive director Richard Pearson sent out a bulletin to members on Monday encouraging them to be on guard for Senate Bill 1966.

Letter to the editor: Abortion bill challenges our beliefs on social justice and the value of life

By Dennis Cortes | May 27, 2019

As the State of IL legislature considers Senate Bill 25, which declares that abortion is a fundamental right, we are compelled to examine its implications and the beliefs that it reflects.

House passes sexual assault evidence-tracking bill

By Kyla Asbury | May 27, 2019

The House of Representatives passed a Senate bill on Wednesday that changes how evidence is tracked in sexual assault cases.

From McHenry Times

Rep. Skillicorn suggests waiting for 'Feds' before moving on – and taxing for – infrastructure plan

By Glenn Minnis | 5 years ago

With the federal government still touting plans for major infrastructural upgrades, Republican Illinois state Rep. Allen Skillicorn (East Dundee) wonders why Democrats in Springfield remain so gung-ho about pushing their own local plan.

Gerald Granada's nomination to position with the Illinois Workers' Compensation Commission withdrawn

By Local Labs News Service | May 25, 2019

Gerald Granada's nomination to be arbitrator of the Illinois Workers' Compensation Commission was withdrawn on May 24, according to the official Illinois General Assembly website.

ILLINOIS GOVERNOR'S OFFICE: Gov. Pritzker Announces Appointments to State Boards and Commissions

By Press release submission | May 25, 2019

Building on a strong team of diverse experts in their fields, Governor JB Pritzker announced the following appointments in his administration

Greg Sronce's nomination to position with the Illinois Racing Board withdrawn

By Local Labs News Service | May 25, 2019

Greg Sronce's nomination to be a member of the Illinois Racing Board was withdrawn on May 24, according to the official Illinois General Assembly website.

Paige Ponder's nomination to position with the Illinois Community College Board withdrawn

By Local Labs News Service | May 25, 2019

Paige Ponder's nomination to be a member of the Illinois Community College Board was withdrawn on May 24, according to the official Illinois General Assembly website.

Maureen Pulia's nomination to position with the Illinois Workers' Compensation Commission withdrawn

By Local Labs News Service | May 25, 2019

Maureen Pulia's nomination to be arbitrator of the Illinois Workers' Compensation Commission was withdrawn on May 24, according to the official Illinois General Assembly website.

Paul Cellini's nomination to position with the Illinois Workers' Compensation Commission withdrawn

By Local Labs News Service | May 25, 2019

Paul Cellini's nomination to be an arbitrator for the Illinois Workers' Compensation Commission was withdrawn on May 24, according to the official Illinois General Assembly website.

Pritzker quiet about Madigan's Memorial-Day-weekend surprise pushing graduated tax bill onto House floor

By Karen Kidd | May 24, 2019

Illinois' powerful and longtime state House Speaker Michael Madigan (D-Chicago) apparently pulled a Friday-before-Memorial-Day surprise to push legislation for Gov. J.B. Pritzker's so-called "fair tax" out of committee and onto the House Floor.

Insurance reform expert Tucker warns House GOP there is more to MCO tax than meets the eye

By John Suayan | May 24, 2019

A renowned expert on health insurance and public policy stands opposed to an insurance tax that would generate hundreds of millions of dollars to be allocated for Medicaid to obtain matching federal funds.

Madigan 'bullying' income tax increase through legislative process

By W.J. Kennedy | May 24, 2019

House Speaker Michael Madigan used his absolute power over the legislative process to move legislation to the floor on Friday that exchanges Illinois’ constitutionally mandated flat income tax with a progressive tax.