Chesney Calls For Legislature To Convene

Urging the legislature to reconvene by Tuesday, May 5, State Representative Andrew Chesney (R-Freeport) sent a letter to House Speaker Michael Madigan and the Illinois House Clerk's office saying the General Assembly must, "address important issues related to the State of Illinois' response to the COVID-19 global pandemic, as well as any other regular business to be conducted, including working toward passage of a FY 21 State Budget to take effect July 1, 2020."

Chesney went on to request, "that we meet, in Springfield, under proper social distancing guidelines and with safety at forefront for...