Spectators Observe Illinois House as Bills Move
Spectators in the Illinois House gallery voice varied motives from civic curiosity to boredom. Lobbyists, spouses of lawmakers, and students share views on how voting occurs, the role of deals, and the public’s limited influence while lawmakers manage a crowded, tense session.
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General Assembly
Brookfield South
Illinois House
Alan Macdonald
Virginia Macdonald
R-M
Macdonald
Manufacturers
Bob Swain
University of Chicago
House
Michael Madigan
Chicago
Helen Reilly
Springfield
James R. Reilly
Jacksonville
Bob Telford
Williamsville
State House
Marge Campbell
Charles Campbell
R-Danville
Danville
Chuck
Farley Peters
Legal Aid
Kenneth C. Cole
Sears Roebuck
McDonald’s
Jackson Union port district funds cleared
The Illinois House Appropriations Committee approved a 55550 appropriation to continue planning site evaluation and economic studies for a proposed Jackson Union Counties Regional Port District. Reps. Bruce Richmond and Bill Harris said the amendment was added to the Transportation budget. The port’s first two years are projected to yield about 50 million in economic impact, serving coal, sand, gravel, grain, fertilizer, and future refrigerated container shipping for regional growers.
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Jackson-Union Counties
Illinois House Appropriations Committee
Bruce Richmond
Murphysboro
Bill Harris
Marion
State Department of Transportation
Jackson Union
Richmond
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