June, 2019 Stories | Dupage Policy Journal

Roll Call: Windhorst votes against allowing teachers to “spike” their pensions

By LGIS News Service | Jun 18, 2019

State Rep. Patrick Windhorst (R-118) on May 31 voted against a $40 million budget package that included a hidden gem for teachers -- the removal of a 3 percent cap on end-of-career pension spiking for Illinois educators.

Roll Call: Severin votes for allowing teachers to “spike” their pensions

By LGIS News Service | Jun 18, 2019

State Rep. Dave Severin (R-117) on May 31 voted for a $40 million budget package that included a hidden gem for teachers -- the removal of a 3 percent cap on end-of-career pension spiking for Illinois educators.

From South Central Illinois News

Roll Call: Bryant votes for allowing teachers to “spike” their pensions

By LGIS News Service | 5 years ago

State Rep. Terri Bryant (R-115) on May 31 voted for a $40 million budget package that included a hidden gem for teachers -- the removal of a 3 percent cap on end-of-career pension spiking for Illinois educators.

Illinois General Assembly: SB1780 actions on May 28

By Local Labs News Service | Jun 17, 2019

The following actions were taken on May 28 in the House on Senate bill SB1780 ("partition of heirs property"): "Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Jawaharial Williams", "Third Reading - Short Debate - Passed", "Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate", "House Floor Amendment No. 3 Adopted" and "Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Robert Peters".

2018 Parolees Recap: Who was paroled in Herrin?

By Local Labs News Service | Jun 17, 2019

There were 10 offenders released on parole during 2018 that live in Herrin zip codes, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by Carbondale Reporter.

From Prairie State Wire

Pritzker’s claims of paying down pension debt “simply dishonest,” fiscal watchdog says

By W.J. Kennedy | 5 years ago

The recently approved state budget hardly makes Illinois the beacon of fiscal prudence that Democratic Gov. J.B. Pritzker and legislative leaders claim it is, budgetary analysts at Wirepoints say.

Illinois General Assembly: SB1934 actions on May 28

By Local Labs News Service | Jun 17, 2019

The following actions were taken on May 28 in the House on Senate bill SB1934 ("automotive parts recycler"): "Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate" and "House Floor Amendment No. 1 Adopted".