Rep. Kelly Cassidy
Lawmaker: Rejection Of Anti-Bullying Bill Is ‘Disgusting’
An Illinois lawmaker called the state’s rejection of an anti-bullying ordinance “disgusting.” The bill was voted down after some conservative lawmakers expressed concern that it might be used to promote acceptance of homosexuality.
Illinois Senate Rejects Anti-Bullying Measure Amid Religious Objections
Lawmakers failed to pass an enhanced anti-bullying law due to some members’ religious concerns.
State Rep Furious Over ‘Hostile Amendments’ To Pre-Abortion Ultrasound Bill
A bill to require abortion doctors in Illinois to offer the mother a view of an ultrasound is under attack, by lawmakers attaching hostile amendments.
Bills On Gender Identity, Guaranteed Medical Leave Advance In State House
State legislation is moving ahead to add gender identity to the Illinois hate crimes law, and to require employers to allow medical leave for those joined in civil unions.
Gun Rights Advocates Slam Proposed Ammo Tax
Gun rights advocates are slamming a proposal for a 2 percent tax ammunition sales in Illinois.
Report: Nursing Home Didn’t Report Fight That Later Led To Death
A published report says an Oak Park nursing home failed to report a fight between two residents that left an Alzheimer’s patient dead earlier this week.
Harris On Gay Marriage Bill: Equal Rights Are Always A Struggle
Illinois State Rep. Greg Harris (D-Chicago) says winning full marriage rights for same-sex marriage in Illinois will be a struggle, but he says such is always the case with civil rights issues.
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- Lewis Points Finger At ‘Rich White People’ For School ProblemsA day before the first set of school closings was set to begin, Chicago Teachers Union President Karen Lewis had some harsh words about how the Chicago Public Schools are funded and managed, blaming much of the district’s problems on racism.317
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- State Discontinues Healthcare Funding For Disabled Stroke VictimUnconscionable. That's what a doctor calls a state decision to cut care funding for a patient.311
- Teen Says He Got E. Coli From Burrito At Lombard RestaurantA local teen says he got sick because of a burrito he ate from a local restaurant that's now the focus of an e coli outbreak.158
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