Critical Senior Services Bill Vetoed by Governor Rauner

AARP IL Urges General Assembly to Override Veto SPRINGFIELD, Ill., Aug. 3, 2016 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ — Over 40,000 Illinois vulnerable seniors will face reduced services and potentially daunting waitlists in obtaining in-home care due to Governor Rauner’s veto of the Community Care Program Protection bill.  Last Friday, the Governor vetoed a measure which safeguards in-home and […]

Rep. Harris Votes ‘NO’ on ComEd Rate Hikes.

October 26, 2011 (SPRINGFIELD, Ill.) (WLS) — Illinois lawmakers voted Wednesday to override Governor Pat Quinn’s veto of the smart grid legislation. The bill which is now law will raise rates and help ComEd fund a massive upgrade to its system.  The new law will allow for rate hikes of at least $3 a month for […]