With the number of Rent Control bills increasing in the Illinois General Assembly this week, Illinois REALTORS® is planning a Call for Action Monday in opposition to the legislation, according to today's State Capitol Report. REALTORS® across the state should [...]
Illinois REALTORS® lobbyists are reviewing the more than 2,700 bills and 20 constitutional amendments already introduced during the opening weeks of the 101st Illinois General Assembly's spring session. Lobbyists are reviewing the legislation with attention on measures that affect the [...]
The new year will bring changes to the political dynamic in Washington, D.C., and in Springfield. As a result of the November election, Democratic majorities were strengthened in the Illinois congressional delegation, the Illinois State Senate and the Illinois [...]
Legislation involving procedures for potential township elimination in McHenry County, extensions of certain tax increment financing districts, changes to some title insurance requirements and the establishment of urban agricultural zones were all part of the Nov. 30 issue of the [...]
The Illinois General Assembly acted on seven issues of interest to REALTORS® last week during the annual fall session, according to the latest Illinois REALTORS® State Capitol Report. No veto override motions were filed on two issues of great interest [...]
The Call for Action on the "retainage" bill and a potential Monday vote on the bill were the top news items in the May 25 edition of the Illinois REALTORS® State Capitol Report. Because Senate Bill 3052 could be brought [...]
The Illinois REALTORS®' testimony against rent control was one of a handful of issues covered in the May 4 State Capitol Report. Action was limited with only the Senate in session during the week. While several Senate committees and a [...]
As some legislation passed through the first chamber of the Illinois General Assembly this week and moved to the opposite chamber for committee hearings and floor debate, Illinois REALTORS® continues to monitor all of the legislative issues discussed at Capitol [...]
