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IFI Update: ERA Passes Illinois Senate

Posted on April 11, 2018 by David E Smith

In a stunning display of ignorance, the Illinois State Senate just voted 43-12 in favor of the resolution to adopt the Equal Rights Amendment. What makes this vote even more enraging is that Republicans Pam Althoff (R-Crystal Lake), Jason Barickman (R-Pontiac), John Curran (R-Lemont), Mike Connelly (R-Wheaton), Karen McConnaughay (R-West Dundee), Chris Nybo (R-Hinsdale), Sue Rezin (R-Morris), and Tom Rooney (R-Palatine) voted with Democrats on this partisan resolution. (Updated at 7:30 pm)

According to Illinois Review, McConnaughay made this remarkably foolish and dishonest statement in defense of her traitorous vote:

The intention of the Illinois Senate Women’s Caucus is

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Posted in How Did They Vote, Illinois Politics, Sanctity of Life | Tagged Chris Nybo, Elise Bouc, Equal Rights Amendment, Jason Barickman, Jennifer Camille Lee, Karen McConnaughay, Mike Connelly, Nancy Thorner, Pam Althoff, Phyllis Schlafly, Selective Service, STOP ERA Illinois, Sue Rezin, Tom Rooney, U.S. Constitution | Comments Off

Marijuana Decriminalization Puts Children and Families at Greater Risk

Posted on June 7, 2016 by Kathy Valente

Before the regular session ended on May 31st, State Representative Kelly Cassidy (D-Chicago) and State Senator Heather Steans (D-Chicago) were able to legislation to decriminalize marijuana passed in both the Illinois House and Senate. This dubious bill (SB 2228) will soon be sent to Governor Bruce Rauner, who will then have 60 days to sign it into law or veto it.

Posted in Drugs/Alcohol/Addictions | Tagged Barbara Flynn Currie, Bruce Rauner, Carol Ammons, Christian Mitchell, Decriminalize, Don Harmon, Donne Trotter, Ed Sullivan, Emil Jones III, Heather Steans, Iris Martinez, Jacqueline Collins, Jason Barickman, Jehan Gordon-Booth, Karen McConnaughay, Kelly Cassidy, Linda Holmes, marijuana, Michael Noland, Michael Zalewski, Napoleon Harris, Pam Althoff, Patricia Van Pelt, SB 2288, Sonya Harper, Toi Hutchinson, Will Guzzardi | Comments Off

Illinois Senate Passes the ERA

Posted on May 22, 2014 by David E Smith

How did they vote?

This afternoon, the Illinois Senate voted 39 to 11 with 6 voting present to pass SJRCA 75, a completely unnecessary proposal to amend the U.S. Constitution to eradicate sex as a legitimate characteristic on which to base reasonable distinctions.

Click HERE to see how your state senator voted on this legislation, or look at the graphic below. State Senators Pam Althoff (R-McHenry), Karen McConnaughay (R-South Elgin), and Sue Rezin (R-Morris) spoke against the bill. Unfortunately, Republican leader Christine Radogno and Senator Kirk Dillard (R-Hinsdale) voted in favor of it.

The bill now moves to the …

Posted in How Did They Vote, Illinois Politics | Tagged Christine Radogno, Equal Rights Amendment, Karen McConnaughay, Lou Lang, Pam Althoff, Sue Rezin | Comments Off