Illinois Senate oks tax relief for surviving spouses estates
The Illinois Senate approved a bill to exempt widows and widowers from paying taxes on estates inherited from spouses, sending the measure to the House on a 54-4 vote. The bill would raise inheritance taxes for other survivors and aligns with the federal tax elimination for surviving spouses. Also approved was a bingo reform bill to curb abuses, lower total prize money, and stagger licenses to improve investigations.
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Springfield
Illinois Senate
George Sangmeister
D-Mokena
Sangmeister
Illinois
General Assembly
Elimi
Senate
House
Leroy Lemke
Chicago
House members clash over lawsuits fracas in Illinois House
SPRINGFIELD AP Two lawmakers apologized after a floor fight over negligence damages bills. Rep. Timothy Johnson accused Rep. Dwight Friedrich of lying, a shove and slap were reported, and both men apologized as ushers separated them during the session. The dispute followed a remapping row and marked the third fight this session.
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Springfield
Timothy Johnson
R-Urbana
Friedrich
Johnson
House Rules Committee
Illinois Supreme Court
Sam Vadalabene
D-Edwardsville
Mark Q. Rhoads
Western Springs
Senate
Illinois House rejects open records bill after vote
Illinois lawmakers balk at the Freedom of Information measure with an 87 to 63 House vote short of the 89 needed for passage. Sponsor Rep. Susan Catania R Chicago asks for a second chance, arguing the bill would define which government records must be public and which may be kept secret.
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Springfield
Illinois
House
Susan Catania
Chicago
Catania
Hike school aid or get a strike, union chief says
Illinois teachers face a possible long strike if state aid remains tight. Union leader Robert M. Healey cautions lawmakers to raise school funding, decouple from federal tax breaks, and protect Chicago teachers from deep cuts. He links budget gaps to potential layoffs and wage concessions.
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Springfield
Chicago
Illinois Federation of Teachers
Robert M. Healey
Healey
Chicago Teachers Union
Illinois
General Assembly
Reagan
Full House to hear Rea bill on electing commerce commission
Rep James F Rea D Christopher wins backing for full House action on electing Illinois Commerce Commission members and extending bill deadlines to Senate The move is supported by House Minority Leader Michael J Madigan though aides caution it signals support for hearings not the concept itself Rea argues ICC lacks accountability and should be subjected to public scrutiny He previously floated a special session to address the issue.
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Commerce Commission
Madigan
House
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