Illinois General Assembly

Evanston could see $3.75 million in cut funds from Rauner’s proposed budget

February 20, 2015

Illinois Budget Crisis Gov. Bruce Rauner on Wednesday proposed a budget that would cut in half a fund that distributes money to local governments such as Evanston. Rauner’s proposed budget...

ASG updates constitution, urges for ‘yes means yes’ legislation on college campuses

February 5, 2015

Associated Student Government Senate voted Wednesday to change its constitution by adding an article about the organization's non-discrimination policy. The addition, which will be the first article...

Senate passes legislation supporting ASG ground fliering ban

December 5, 2014

Associated Student Government on Wednesday passed legislation prohibiting ASG committees from using ground fliers to promote their events and encouraging other student groups to do the same. More than...

Gov. Quinn vetoes ‘Uber bill,’ prevents statewide rideshare regulations

August 26, 2014

Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn vetoed two bills Monday that would impose new statewide regulations on commercial ridesharing services, such as Uber and Lyft. The legislation, dubbed the “Uber bill,” would...

Biss’ flood management bill moves to governor

May 28, 2014

A bill sponsored by state Sen. Daniel Biss (D-Evanston) aiming to help communities deal with flooding passed the Illinois Senate on Friday and now goes to Gov. Pat Quinn (D) for approval. The bill...

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