Illinois State Politics
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Kids can read with a state Rep. Joyce Mason in AntiochJun 10, 2019 1:00 am - A program to read with 61st District state Rep. Joyce Mason will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday, June 11, in the Eide Room at the Antioch Public Library, 757 N. Main St. in ...
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Income tax town-hall meeting set for Wednesday in Arlington HeightsJun 07, 2019 1:00 am - Two Arlington Heights legislators will host a town-hall meeting Wednesday to discuss the proposed graduated state income tax. State Rep. Mark Walker and state Sen. Ann G...
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Walker to discuss busy Springfield session in Arlington HeightsJun 05, 2019 1:00 am - State Rep. Mark Walker will discuss the recent busy Springfield legislative session Saturday morning in Arlington Heights. The Arlington Heights Democrat invites residen...
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Could you soon place bets at Allstate Arena in Rosemont?Jun 04, 2019 1:00 am - Could patrons of the Allstate Arena soon be able to place bets at hockey games or even other events at the Rosemont venue? It's possible, say village officials, who beli...
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Arlington Park: Too soon to say when casino games will be availableJun 03, 2019 1:00 am - Arlington International Racecourse officials said Monday they are pleased with legislation passed over the weekend permitting slots, table games and sports betting at th...
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Illinois Senate backs legalized sports gambling, more casinosJun 02, 2019 1:00 am - SPRINGFIELD - Six new casinos, along with legalized sports betting, are coming to Illinois after Senate lawmakers approved a massive gambling expansion bill Sunday. Sena...
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Bill's sponsor says FOID overhaul dead this sessionJun 01, 2019 1:00 am - SPRINGFIELD - Rep. Kathleen Willis said her bill to increase Firearm Owner's Identification card fees and mandate fingerprinting will not be brought to a vote by the Sen...
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Melinda Bush: Passage of abortion bill to make Illinois 'a beacon for the country'Jun 01, 2019 1:00 am - SPRINGFIELD - State Sen. Melinda Bush, a Democrat from Grayslake, said she hopes passage of the abortion legislation she sponsored in the Senate will make the state "a b...
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Bill to require discrimination, sexual harassment training by employers nears passageJun 01, 2019 1:00 am - SPRINGFIELD - All businesses in the state would need to provide workplace sexual harassment training to employees under a robust bill awaiting approval when the Senate r...
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Rep. Morrison to meet with constituents at Palatine library June 18May 30, 2019 1:00 am - State Rep. Tom Morrison will be available to meet with constituents from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. June 18, at the Palatine Public Library District. Morrison, a Republican from...