SPRINGFIELD–Two pieces of legislation were pushed through the General Assembly today to address the ongoing ethics issues plaguing the statehouse.  The legislation includes HJR93, which would create the Joint Commission…

As the final day of legislative session concludes in the General Assembly, there are several outstanding pieces of ethics legislation that have not been addressed.  State Representative Mark Batinick (R-Plainfield)…

SPRINGFIELD—The House of Representatives passed a pension reform bill for downstate and suburban police and fire pension assets. The legislation, Amendments 5, 6, and 7 to Senate Bill 1300, will…

Springfield, IL… As allegations of government corruption continue to plague the Statehouse, Republican legislators including State Senators Dan McConchie (R-Hawthorn Woods) and Jason Barickman (R-Bloomington) and State Representatives Tim Butler…

PLAINFIELD–Today State Representative Luis Arroyo (D-Chicago) resigned from office amid federal bribery charges.  The Representative was arrested on October 25th, but today tendered his resignation from the House of Representatives. …

SPRINGFIELD—State Representative Mark Batinick (R-Plainfield) is the chief co-sponsor of an initiative to outlaw red light cameras in the State of Illinois. The legislation, HB3909 would prohibit municipalities from enacting…

SPRINGFIELD—State Representative Mark Batinick (R-Plainfield) recently signed on as the chief-co sponsor of legislation to prevent automatic pay increases for Illinois lawmakers.  The legislation, HB3910, would phase out and end…

SPRINGFIELD—Today State Representative Mark Batinick (R-Plainfield) joined colleagues at a press conference in the State Capitol to stress the need for stronger ethics laws in Illinois government. The press conference…

PLAINFIELD—State Representative Mark Batinick (R-Plainfield) is hosting an upcoming Health Insurance and Wellness Fair for his 97th district residents.  The event is free and will be held on Tuesday, November…