Illinois State Politics
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'I love the job': Morrison cites family as reason for not seeking reelection to state HouseApr 08, 2022 1:00 am - State Rep. Tom Morrison wrapped up his last regular session in the General Assembly Friday, nearing the end - at least for now - of a legislative career that began in 20...
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Undisclosed health issue sidelines lawmaker from AuroraApr 06, 2022 11:00 pm - With the Illinois legislature approaching its final days of the spring session, state Rep. Barbara Hernandez has been absent since early March due to an undisclosed heal...
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Republicans seek DCFS performance audit
Apr 06, 2022 1:00 am - SPRINGFIELD - In the wake of the recent deaths of five children who were in contact with the state's child protection agency and eight contempt citations against the age...
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State lawmakers from Elgin, other suburbs file resolution opposing railroad mergerApr 04, 2022 1:00 am - Add state Rep. Anna Moeller and other suburban lawmakers to the growing opposition to a proposed railroad merger that could triple freight train traffic through Elgin an...
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'These crimes are not random': Lawmakers targeting crime rings behind smash-and-grab robberiesApr 01, 2022 5:30 am - Participating in a crime ring that steals from stores - like the smash-and-grab robberies we've seen at area malls over the past year - could soon be a felony, under a b...
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Why a Rockford state rep wants the Bears to move to Arlington HeightsMar 28, 2022 5:30 am - As the Chicago Bears get more serious about building a new stadium at Arlington Park, the potential city-to-suburban move has found an unexpected ally in the Illinois le...
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Grayslake trustee who is running for legislature will resign village board seatMar 28, 2022 1:00 am - Grayslake Trustee Adam Shores, the lone Republican candidate in the race to succeed state Rep. Sam Yingling in the 62nd House District, will resign his village board sea...
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2022 Primary: So far, no contested races for Glenview- and Northbrook-area candidatesMar 17, 2022 7:00 am - The following candidates have filed to run for the state legislature in the primary election on Tuesday, June 28. Names with an asterisk (*) indicate incumbents. While ...
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Just three primary races in Lake County legislative contestsMar 15, 2022 1:00 am - Lake County voters will decide few state legislative primaries when they head to the polls in June. They include a three-way race to replace Democratic state Rep. Sam Yi...
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More contested legislative races emerge for Northwest suburbsMar 15, 2022 1:00 am - A pair of Republican primaries to decide challengers for incumbent Democratic state legislators serving the Northwest suburbs materialized before Monday's candidate fili...