Illinois State Politics
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Policymakers can grow Illinois workforce and tax base by passing occupational licensing reformsSep 08, 2021 1:00 am - Occupational licenses should protect the health, safety and welfare of the public. Unfortunately, some occupational licenses are unnecessary and burdensome. They create ...
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Appointed last year to replace disgraced Link, state Sen. Adriane Johnson to run in 2022Aug 31, 2021 1:00 am - Not yet a year after being appointed to the state Senate, Buffalo Grove Democrat Adriane Johnson has announced she'll run for the 30th District post in 2022. Johnson, th...
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State Sen. McConchie experiencing breakthrough case of COVID-19Aug 21, 2021 1:00 am - Illinois Senate Republican leader Dan McConchie of Hawthorn Woods announced Saturday that he is experiencing mild symptoms of a breakthrough case of COVID-19 despite hav...
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JCC Chicago expands early childhood program on North ShoreAug 18, 2021 1:00 am - The Evanston Chamber of Commerce hosted a ribbon cutting last week to mark the successful expansion of Northbrook-based JCC Chicago's Early Childhood program at Beth Eme...
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GOP says census data proves new maps illegal; Dems concede 'updates' may be needed
Aug 16, 2021 1:00 am - Republicans in the Illinois General Assembly say new, detailed census numbers released last week show the legislative maps that Democrats pushed through in the spring ar...
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Springfield update from Rep. Robyn GabelAug 11, 2021 1:00 am - COVID-19 safety Gov. Pritzker announced new COVID-19 safety guidelines including mask requirements for all students and employees in schools from pre-K through grad...
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Highland Park mayor to run for state Supreme Court
Aug 06, 2021 1:00 am - Vowing to "ensure access to justice for all, the mayor of Highland Park launched her bid for a seat on the Illinois Supreme Court on Friday, setting the stage for what c...
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Live4Lali co-founder running for 51st District state repAug 03, 2021 1:00 am - Chelsea Laliberte, an advocate for those impacted by drug and mental health issues, is running as a Democratic candidate for state representative in House District 51, w...
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Lake County Judge Daniel Shanes will run for Illinois Supreme Court seat
Jul 27, 2021 1:00 am - Shaw Media A second Lake County judge is campaigning for a seat on the Illinois Supreme Court. Judge Daniel B. Shanes, a Republican, will run in the 2022 election for a ...
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Senate Republicans host town-hall meeting Tuesday in Crystal LakeJul 26, 2021 1:00 am - Senate Minority Leader Dan McConchie of Hawthorn Woods will join fellow Illinois Senate Republicans Donald DeWitte of St. Charles and Craig Wilcox of McHenry for a town-...