Illinois State Politics
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Democrats Yingling, Edly-Allen announce candidacies for open 31st District Senate seatDec 17, 2021 12:00 am - Two Democrats announced their candidacies Friday in what likely will be a hot primary election to succeed outgoing Sen. Melinda Bush in the 31st state Senate District. S...
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Melinda Bush won't seek reelection to state SenateDec 15, 2021 12:00 am - Calling it a "happy-sad" moment, Democratic state Sen. Melinda Bush of Grayslake announced Wednesday she is not running for reelection in 2022 but will finish her term. ...
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How Jet City Coalition aims to help seniors and low-income residents in communities near O'HareDec 14, 2021 10:00 pm - Paying it forward is a simple idea. But with jobs, kids, money woes and, oh yeah, pandemic problems, it can be easier said than done. But Kevin Murphy of Des Plaines wan...
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Carroll tables COVID-19 legislation after receiving threats
Dec 09, 2021 12:00 am - After receiving "violent threats," a state lawmaker from Northbrook withdrew his proposal to require unvaccinated Illinoisans to pay their health care expenses - includi...
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State Rep. Bos hosts blood drive, collection for childrenDec 09, 2021 12:00 am - State Rep. Chris Bos, a Republican from Lake Zurich, is joining with various partners to sponsor a Season of Giving Blood Drive and a Spread Good Cheer Collection Drive ...
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Illinois Supreme Court lifts hold on judicial redistricting
Dec 08, 2021 12:00 am - SPRINGFIELD - The Illinois Supreme Court will lift its pause order on judicial redistricting on Jan. 1, fully implementing new judicial boundaries passed by the General ...
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Proposal would put the unvaccinated on the hook for COVID-19 treatment expenses
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Suburban lawmaker says there's a 'war on police.' Will his proposals help?Nov 26, 2021 4:30 am - According to data released by the FBI this fall, 60,105 law enforcement officers were assaulted in the line of duty in 2020 - up 4,071 from 2019 - and nearly a third of ...
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State representative sponsors holiday decorating contestNov 26, 2021 12:00 am - Do your home's holiday decorations outshine the neighborhood? Take a photo and you could win a free restaurant meal as part of a contest sponsored by Republican state Re...
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New state law bans 'dark money' in judicial races