Illinois State Politics
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Editorial: State should boost fund to municipalities and help control property taxesJan 18, 2022 12:00 am - Costs are rising for all of us. Inflation has increased the price of everything from gas and groceries to new and used cars, and it seems inevitable that as those expens...
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Didech, newcomers in 54th, 55th districts announce 2022 candidaciesJan 13, 2022 12:00 am - Democratic state Rep. Daniel Didech of Buffalo Grove and a pair of political newcomers have announced their candidacies for seats representing the Northwest suburbs in t...
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Rep. Morrison asking students to write cards to seniors on Valentine's DayJan 12, 2022 10:00 pm - For his final Valentine's Day as representative of Illinois' 54th District, Republican Tom Morrison of Palatine is asking local students to send love to seniors who are ...
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Bill would require developers to plan for electric vehicle charging
Jan 12, 2022 12:00 am - SPRINGFIELD - A measure before the General Assembly would require new and renovated residential or commercial buildings to set aside parking spaces that could easily be ...
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'It's time for me to take a pause': State Rep. Tom Morrison won't seek reelectionJan 11, 2022 12:00 am - A conservative financial watchdog for more than a decade in the General Assembly, state Rep. Tom Morrison of Palatine won't seek reelection this year, he announced Tuesd...
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Murphy hosts Des Plaines blood drive Dec. 29Dec 20, 2021 12:00 am - State Sen. Laura Murphy will host a blood drive from 2 to 6 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 29, at the West Park Fieldhouse, 651 S. Wolf Road in Des Plaines. Murphy, a Democrat fro...
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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...