Rep. Jack Franks
Lawmaker Wants To Stop Using Schools As Polling Places
A state lawmaker wants Illinois to stop using schools as polling places on Election Day, but the idea doesn’t sit well with local election authorities.
Lawmakers Pass Bill Demanding Open Books On Corporate Tax Breaks
Before adjourning the spring session and leaving Springfield last week, Illinois lawmakers sent Gov. Quinn a bill that would require the state to reveal the details publicly on corporate tax breaks.
Indicted Rep. Smith Visits Capitol For First Time Since Arrest
On a day when Pro Football Hall of Famer Richard Dent was honored in the Illinois House, it seems the only person reporters wanted to talk to was indicted Illinois State Rep. Derrick Smith (D-Chicago).
‘Caylee’s Law’ Would Criminalize Failing To Report A Missing Child
The Illinois House of Representatives has passed a bill that criminalizes failing to report a missing child, in the wake of the fallout from the Caylee Anthony tragedy.
New Law Requires Photo ID To Buy Some Drain Cleaners
A new state law requires those who buy industrial drain cleaners and other caustic substances to provide photo identification and sign a log.
State Rep. Wants To Stop Property Tax Hikes When Home Values Drop
An Illinois House member says it’s not fair that property taxes go up when home values are plummeting.
State Lawmaker Wants To Keep Blagojevich From Collecting Pension
On Dec. 10, deposed Gov. Blagojevich will turn 55, and that means he can start collecting his state pension.
State Rep. Franks: Time To End Embargo Against Cuba
Illinois State Rep. Jack Franks (D-Woodstock) believes easing of trade restrictions with Cuba could pump hundreds of millions of dollars into the state’s economy.
State Lawmakers Head To Cuba To Plan For Post-Embargo Trade
Two Illinois lawmakers are heading for Cuba, in an effort to ensure Illinois is first in line when trade resumes with the island nation, which has been under a trade embargo since 1962.
Some Metra Administrators, Staff Get Free Take-Home Cars
Metra is asking riders to dig deeper in their pockets. Fares could go up as much as 20 percent next year. There’s also talk of service cuts, but there’s no talk of eliminating a major perk for some of the agency’s administrators and staff – free take-home cars.
Make Back-To-School Sales Tax Holiday Permanent?
The holiday for the Illinois sales tax during back-to-school time in the late summer would be an annual event, under a bill that has been introduced in the state House.
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