Illinois State Politics
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Northwest suburban lawmakers' committee seats in the Illinois HouseMay 08, 2021 1:00 am - Here are suburban lawmakers' committee seats in the Illinois House for the 102nd General Assembly. Thomas Morrison-R, Palatine - Elementary and Secondary Education: Admi...
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Months after Trump pardon, Casey Urlacher files to run for state Senate seatMay 07, 2021 1:00 am - Just months after being pardoned by then-President Donald Trump while facing illegal gambling charges, newly reelected Mettawa Mayor Casey Urlacher again is setting his ...
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Public funds for a stadium on Arlington Park site? At least one state lawmaker open to itMay 05, 2021 1:00 am - Amid rumors that a professional sports franchise such as the Chicago Bears or Chicago White Sox could be interested in buying Arlington Park to build a new stadium, thre...
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Securing $350 million in school funding crucial for Democrats in state budget talksApr 30, 2021 1:00 am - Suburban House Democrats are preparing to make education funding a sticking point as budget negotiations with Gov. J.B. Pritzker and the Senate heat up next week in Spri...
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Elk Grove, legislators push for new rules to make annexations easierApr 27, 2021 5:30 am - On the heels of a bitter annexation dispute, Elk Grove Village and two legislators are advancing new state rules that would make it easier for municipalities to acquire ...
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Trial date set for Cullerton
Apr 27, 2021 1:00 am - SPRINGFIELD - State Sen. Tom Cullerton, who was indicted in 2019 on charges of embezzlement, is set to go to trial in February next year, a federal judge said on Tuesday...
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Suburban legislators' 'present' votes temporarily halt gun legislation in Illinois HouseApr 23, 2021 1:00 am - Three suburban Democratic lawmakers' "present" votes temporarily halted legislation aimed at curbing gun violence in Illinois because of a disagreement over who could pe...
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Republican opposition to bathroom bill dubbed 'transphobic'
Apr 23, 2021 1:00 am - SPRINGFIELD - The Illinois House has passed a bill that would allow businesses to offer multi-occupancy restrooms inclusive to all genders, a measure that the bill's spo...
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House passes bill reducing barriers to telehealth
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Editorial: Don't fix state budget at expense of our townsApr 22, 2021 1:00 am - Most suburbs took it on the chin in this pandemic year, with income millions of dollars lower than usual from taxes on goods, food and beverages, hotel rooms, gasoline a...