Illinois State Politics
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Can a state senator who's not under federal probe sponsor this fire pension bill?Oct 19, 2019 1:00 am - A bill that would limit future firefighters to only one pension passed the Illinois House nearly unanimously this year, then a Democratic Senate sponsor tucked it into a...
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Revenge porn isn't protected free speech, Illinois Supreme Court rulesOct 19, 2019 1:00 am - In a decision with implications for the case of a disgraced former state lawmaker from the suburbs and others like him, the Illinois Supreme Court has ruled that dissemi...
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Youth Advisory Council meeting changes locationOct 18, 2019 1:00 am - Organizers of State Sen. Dan McConchie's Youth Advisory Council have announced a new location for the Tuesday, Oct. 22 event. The council, which will run from 9:30 a.m....
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Meet nominated Illinois human rights commissioner Saturday in LincolnshireOct 17, 2019 1:00 am - Nominated Illinois Human Rights Commissioner Barbara Barreno-Paschall will be the special guest at 59th District state Rep. Dan Didech's "Donuts with Dan" event at 12:30...
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Vaping town hall in LibertyvilleOct 16, 2019 1:00 am - A town hall meeting to address concerns related to vaping and e-cigarette products is scheduled for 7 to 8:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 17, in the Libertyville High School aud...
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McSweeney wants to bring back the death penaltyOct 11, 2019 1:00 am - SPRINGFIELD - A Republican lawmaker has filed legislation to reinstate the death penalty in Illinois, calling it an "effective tool" to dissuade violent crime. Barringto...
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Nurses honor state Rep. Fred Crespo of Hoffman EstatesOct 11, 2019 1:00 am - Democratic state Rep. Fred Crespo of Hoffman Estates has been honored by the Illinois Nurses Association for his work to prioritize safety and individualize patient care...
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Support building for ban on red-light camerasOct 09, 2019 1:00 am - SPRINGFIELD - Bipartisan support appears to be building in the Illinois General Assembly for a statewide ban on red-light cameras. Those are devices that some municipali...
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Property tax assessment seminar Oct. 24 in Lake ZurichOct 08, 2019 1:00 am - State Rep. Mary Edly-Allen of Libertyville invites local homeowners to an informational property tax assessment seminar from 7 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 24, at the Ela To...
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State Rep. Michelle Mussman hosting climate change panel discussionOct 07, 2019 1:00 am - State Rep. Michelle Mussman of Schaumburg will host a panel discussion on ways to combat the effects of climate change and other environmental issues through recycling a...