Statement from Speaker Madigan

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Speaker Michael J. Madigan issued the following statement Friday: “The work of the governor and General Assembly is clearly not done. As a result, the House will remain in session. While we’ve made progress on solving the governor’s budget crisis,...

Yingling Sponsors Compromise Legislation to Cut Property Taxes

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Sam Yingling, D-Grayslake, sponsored and voted for a major property tax relief bill as part of a larger compromise urging Governor Rauner to end Illinois’ three-year budget stalemate. “The governor has made a property tax freeze a...

Mussman Rejects Per Diem, Travel Reimbursements

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – In solidarity with taxpayers in her district, state Rep. Michelle Mussman, D-Schaumburg, has refused all per diem and travel reimbursements paid to legislators for special session, as called by the governor. “Illinois taxpayers shouldn’t have to...