Illinois House of Representatives

VIDEO: 'Let my people go:' Illinois state Rep loses cool on house floor

Eyder Peralta — Wed, 30 May 2012 20:16:01 +0000

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NuynpMeDxTA

Ill. House: it's OK to record audio of police - with a few caveats

Illinois Public Radio — Tue, 22 May 2012 19:12:49 +0000

Updated 3:42 p.m. with Illinois Public Radio story.

Reporting by Illinois Public Radio's Brian Mackey used in this report.

Although the NATO protests in Chicago have come and gone, today the Illinois House took a second crack at making it legal to create audio recordings of police. This time the legislation passed.

Illinois House panel targets retiree health care

The Associated Press — Wed, 02 May 2012 19:03:18 +0000

An Illinois House committee wants to take away a perk for government retirees who get a big break on health insurance.

State employees who work for 20 years pay no insurance premium in retirement. A measure to end that benefit cleared the House Executive Committee, which is controlled by Democrats, without opposition Wednesday.

The American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees opposes the legislation.

Ill. bill on employer Facebook password requests hits snag

The Associated Press — Thu, 22 Mar 2012 21:40:13 +0000

Legislation that would prohibit employers from seeking job applicants' social network passwords is on hold in the Illinois House.

Democratic Rep. La Shawn Ford's measure would allow job-seekers to file lawsuits if asked for access to sites like Facebook. Bosses could still ask for usernames that would allow them to view public information on the sites.

Ill. House OKs tax relief for businesses, families

Illinois Public Radio and The Associated Press — Mon, 12 Dec 2011 18:12:16 +0000

Will be updated. For the latest updates on this story, follow Illinois Public Radio reporter @AmandaVinicky on Twitter.

Updated 2:58 p.m. with input of Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn.

Updated 2:29 p.m. - replaces story on passage of bill for working poor with version encompassing passage of both bills.

The Illinois House has approved tax breaks for businesses, including some big names that are threatening to leave the state.