Tag Archives: Brandon Phelps
Quinn Vows To Stop House Concealed-Carry Plan
The Illinois House on Friday approved legislation that would let Illinoisans carry concealed firearms. But Gov. Pat Quinn says he’ll work to “stop it in its tracks.” The measure is being touted as a compromise by its sponsor, Rep. Brandon … Continue reading
Concealed Carry Proposal Heads To Illinois House
Illinois legislators continue to struggle with finding a concealed carry proposal that appeases those on both sides of the gun debate. But the sponsor of the latest plan said he expects it to pass it through the House on Friday, … Continue reading
NRA-Backed Gun Plan Falls Short In Illinois House
A concealed carry measure supported by the National Rifle Association was defeated in the Illinois House last night. It’s legislators latest attempt to comply with a court order that they pass a law permitting people to carry guns in public. … Continue reading
Quinn Announces Prison Closures In Memo
The state’s most dangerous prisoners may soon be leaving their current cell-blocks. It’s part of Governor Pat Quinn‘s plan to close certain prisons. Quinn will close two state prisons and a pair of juvenile detention centers, even though the legislature … Continue reading
Lawmakers React to Post-Tornado Property Tax Spike
The Leap Day tornado that ravaged Harrisburg and other parts of southern Illinois left hundreds of homes damaged or destroyed. But as people begin to rebuild, the property taxes on the new structures could be prohibitive. The Illinois House has … Continue reading
Gov. Quinn, SIU President Poshard Spat Involves Big Democratic Donor
The President of Southern Illinois University has some harsh words for Governor Pat Quinn, whom he accuses of interfering in a power struggle involving a major Quinn campaign donor. Audio of the story here: Raw audio of SIU President Glenn … Continue reading
