Illinois State Politics
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Proposal would put the unvaccinated on the hook for COVID-19 treatment expenses
Dec 06, 2021 12:00 am - Legislation filed Monday in the state House would require unvaccinated Illinoisans to pay for their health care expenses — including hospital bills — out of pocket if th...
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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
Nov 16, 2021 12:00 am - SPRINGFIELD - A new law in Illinois aims to ban out-of-state contributions and so-called "dark money" in judicial campaigns by requiring all candidates to disclose the s...
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'He lived his life by example': Ex-congressman Fawell known for staying true to his principlesNov 14, 2021 12:00 am - Colleagues, friends and family are remembering former congressman Harris Fawell as a man who hewed closely to his principles, was devoted to his family and faith, oppose...
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Murphy hosts virtual event Wednesday on signing up for health care coverageNov 09, 2021 12:00 am - Illinois Sen. Laura Murphy is hosting a virtual event Wednesday to help constituents navigate the process of enrolling in health care coverage through the Affordable Car...
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Policymakers should adopt an economic strategy focused on local businesses and communitiesNov 08, 2021 1:00 am - Politicians often focus on luring large companies into their communities by providing huge tax breaks and other incentives. Indeed, Illinois policymakers have spent imme...
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Redistricting lawsuit to be heard in early December
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Questions arise amid power redistribution at tollway authorityNov 01, 2021 1:00 am - Power shifts at the Illinois tollway are raising "who's on first" questions from at least one state lawmaker after the board recently voted to delegate authority to Chai...
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North Barrington Democrat announces campaign for state SenateNov 01, 2021 1:00 am - Maria Peterson, a Democrat from North Barrington, announced Monday she will run for the 26th District state Senate seat currently held by Senate Republican Leader Dan Mc...