Illinois State Politics
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Mason will host outdoor office hoursJun 23, 2019 1:00 am - State Rep. Joyce Mason of Gurnee will host outdoor office hours with educational materials from 2 to 6 p.m. every other Thursday at the Antioch Farmer's Market, 900 Skid...
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Lawmakers to host town halls in Mount Prospect, Arlington HeightsJun 23, 2019 1:00 am - State Rep. Mark Walker and state Sen. Ann Gillespie will co-host two town halls this week to discuss the recent busy legislative session in Springfield. The Arlington He...
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If appointed to open legislative seat, Rosemont mayor says he would keep both positionsJun 18, 2019 1:00 am - Rosemont Mayor Brad Stephens has put his name up for consideration for the legislative seat vacated by Michael McAuliffe and says even if he were chosen, he would remain...
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Town hall in Des Plaines:Jun 18, 2019 1:00 am - State Sen. Laura Murphy of Des Plaines is hosting a summer town hall from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., Thursday, June 20, in meeting rooms B and C at the Des Plaines Public Librar...
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Feder: Ousted from WGN Radio, Patti Vasquez to run for state SenateJun 17, 2019 1:00 am - Patti Vasquez, the Chicago stand-up comic who segued from stage to talk radio, has been forced out after a five-year run as late-night host at Tribune Broadcasting news/...
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Des Plaines shred day:Jun 17, 2019 1:00 am - A community shred day is set for Saturday, June 22, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Juno Lighting Group, 1300 S. Wolf Road, Des Plaines. The event, which is free and open to the pu...
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State Sen. Ann Gillespie to host town hallsJun 14, 2019 1:00 am - State Sen. Ann Gillespie will host four town halls over the next two weeks to review the recent busy legislative session in Springfield. The first is scheduled for Monda...
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Murphy hosting town-hall meeting June 17 in Park RidgeJun 12, 2019 1:00 am - State Sen. Laura Murphy is inviting the public to ask questions and hear important updates about the state's budget process and recent legislation, during a town-hall me...
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Editorial: 'Pork' and the matter of trust in Illinois spendingJun 11, 2019 11:00 pm - "Pork," as in legislative largesse, isn't always bad government, but it certainly can make a bad first impression. Like $300,000 for dog parks. Or $250,000 to refurbish ...
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Sen. Murphy hosting town-hall meeting Wednesday in SchaumburgJun 10, 2019 1:00 am - State Sen. Laura Murphy will host a town-hall meeting Wednesday in Schaumburg for members of the public to ask questions and hear updates about the state's budget proces...