Politics New IL General Assembly Sworn In WTTW News | January 9, 2013, 12:20 pm The 98th Illinois General Assembly is sworn-in today. What are the hopes for the new batch of lawmakers? We have the latest news from Springfield. Thanks to our sponsors: View all sponsors Thanks to our sponsors: View all sponsors File Attachments SB 0001.pdf Related Links Bill Status of SB 0001 Illinois 98th General Assembly Chicago Sun-Times article on Gambling expansion bill sent to Quinn’s desk after long time on hold Chicago Sun-Times article on Dormant gambling package with Chicago casino quietly sent to Quinn Chicago Sun-Times article on Lame-duck session ends with no pension reform Tags General Assembly Springfield Dave McKinney Related Stories Bill Awaiting Pritzker’s Signature Would Clear Hurdle for People Challenging Sentences on Crimes Committed When Under 21 From Cocktails-to-Go to AI Image Protections, 14 New Illinois Laws Take Effect July 1 Not Waiting for Dems, State Rep. Ugaste Proposes New Bears Bill Pritzker Signs Bill Protecting Medical Records for Abortion Patients in Illinois Data Center Policy Debate in Illinois Spans Environmental, Economic Goals Pritzker Signs Nearly $56B Budget With New Business Taxes, Minimal Spending Increase Sign up for our morning newsletter to get all of our stories delivered to your mailbox each weekday. View the discussion thread.