Illinois State Politics
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Illinois House votes along party lines to send graduated tax to votersMay 27, 2019 1:00 am - SPRINGFIELD - A constitutional amendment that would allow the General Assembly to set higher tax rates on greater amounts of income passed its last legislative hurdle Mo...
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After 2 suburban Democrats replaced, House committee advances tax rate billMay 24, 2019 1:00 am - SPRINGFIELD - A graduated tax rate bill has joined the constitutional amendment that would allow for the implementation of such a tax structure in awaiting a vote from t...
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Rep. Mussman holding town-hall meeting June 4 in Hoffman EstatesMay 23, 2019 1:00 am - State Rep. Michelle Mussman is hosting a town-hall meeting at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, June 4, at the Schaumburg Township office 1 Illinois Blvd. in Hoffman Estates. Mussman, ...
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Bill suspending teacher basic skills test heads to governorMay 18, 2019 1:00 am - SPRINGFIELD - A test required for teacher licensing that many argue has contributed to the state's teacher shortage might soon be suspended. The Illinois Senate last wee...
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Utility bill clinic May 21 in Round LakeMay 16, 2019 1:00 am - State Rep. Sam Yingling of Grayslake is partnering with the Citizens Utility Board to host a utility bill clinic from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 21, at the Rob...
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Take a look inside a suburban marijuana farmMay 07, 2019 5:30 am - As Gov. J.B. Pritzker forwards plans to legalize recreational use of marijuana for adults Illinois, a medical cannabis cultivation facility in Elk Grove Village opened i...
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Free document shredding Saturday in Mount ProspectMay 07, 2019 1:00 am - State Rep. Mark Walker, Prospect High School and ComEd will host a free community shred day event from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, at the school. Organizers suggest bringin...
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State legislator from Woodstock charged with DUIMay 02, 2019 1:00 am - State Rep. Steven Reick was charged Wednesday with driving under the influence of alcohol in Sangamon County, state police confirmed Thursday. Reick, a Woodstock Republi...
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State Senate approves constitutional shift to graduated income taxMay 01, 2019 1:00 am - The Illinois state Senate voted today to eliminate the constitutional requirement of a flat income tax. The vote passed 40-19 along strict party lines in the Democratic...
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Donuts with Dan in MundeleinApr 24, 2019 1:00 am - State Rep. Daniel Didech, of Buffalo Grove, invites 59th District residents to enjoy a cup of coffee while discussing state and local issues at his "Donuts with Dan" eve...