Illinois State Politics
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Sen. Tom Cullerton pleads not guilty to federal embezzlement charges
Aug 16, 2019 1:00 am - Illinois state Sen. Tom Cullerton has pleaded not guilty to federal charges alleging he took more than $250,000 in salary and benefits over three years from the Teamster...
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Longtime lawmaker's son could face Stephens for state House seatAug 13, 2019 1:00 am - A perennial candidate from Chicago's Northwest Side announced this week he will run as a Democrat for a state House seat his father held for more than three decades. R. ...
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At least one Democrat wants to challenge Grant in House Dist. 42Aug 12, 2019 1:00 am - At least one Democrat is hoping to unseat first-term Republican state Rep. Amy Grant in Illinois House District 42. Lisle Democrat Ken Mejia-Beal has announced his bid t...
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Solar workshop Tuesday at Mount Prospect libraryAug 11, 2019 1:00 am - State Sen. Ann Gillespie and ComEd will host a solar and energy efficiency workshop Tuesday night at the Mount Prospect Public Library. From 7 to 8:30 p.m., experts will...
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Governor signs bill aimed at 'changing culture' in workplaceAug 10, 2019 1:00 am - SPRINGFIELD - Gov. J.B. Pritzker on Friday signed into law a measure aimed at preventing workplace sexual harassment and protecting victims who come forward. The measure...
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Students shouldn't forget about 'soft' skills, employers sayAug 07, 2019 1:00 am - What kind of skills do businesses want their student interns and apprentices - and perhaps their future employees - to have in today's 21st-century workforce? Many youth...
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Crespo to be honored at nonprofit's fundraiser Oct. 4Aug 07, 2019 1:00 am - Leyden Family Service and the SHARE Program will host their 17th annual fundraiser gala, "Handing Out Hope," at 6 p.m. Friday, Oct. 4, at the Marriott Chicago Northwest,...
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Days after indictment, Cullerton out as one committee chairman, in as anotherAug 06, 2019 1:00 am - SPRINGFIELD - State Sen. Tom Cullerton was replaced as chairman of the Senate Labor Committee, a move that comes four days after he was indicted on federal charges of em...
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Meet state representative at 'Donuts with Dan' eventsAug 05, 2019 1:00 am - State Rep. Daniel Didech of Buffalo Grove will host two "Donuts with Dan" events this month. The first is at 11 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 24, in the main meeting room of the V...
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Lawmakers looking to close loophole in college aid being exploited by suburban parentsAug 02, 2019 1:00 am - SPRINGFIELD - A pair of Illinois House committees have scheduled a joint hearing next week to explore recent news reports about wealthy parents exploiting a legal loopho...