Illinois State Politics
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Should boat sizes be limited on the Chain, Fox? Owners, waterway agency disagree with state senator's plan for a capFeb 04, 2019 4:30 am - An Illinois state senator whose nephew was killed in a tragic boating crash in 2012 is pushing legislation to limit boat sizes on the Chain O' Lakes. Sen. Julie Morriso...
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Editorial: Freshman Democrats in legislature need to get behind Fair MapsJan 31, 2019 10:00 pm - On Wednesday, the 2019 Fair Maps Amendment was filed in Springfield - the latest attempt to bury gerrymandering forever in Illinois and remove politicians from the proce...
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Murphy to lead Illinois Senate commerce committeeJan 29, 2019 12:00 am - State Sen. Laura Murphy, a Democrat from Des Plaines, will serve as chairwoman of the Senate Committee on Commerce of Economic Development, a committee that evaluates th...
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Editorial: State lawmakers, governor should ban teen tobacco salesJan 28, 2019 10:00 pm - Before leaving office, former Illinois Gov. Bruce Rauner had a chance to sign legislation aimed at preventing teens from getting hooked on cigarettes. Instead, he vetoed...
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Legislator proposes letting residents elect Aurora library boardJan 28, 2019 12:00 am - State Rep. Stephanie Kifowit thinks Aurora voters should decide if they want more direct control of the Aurora Public Library board. The Aurora Democrat has proposed a b...
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Legislators open office in downtown Arlington HeightsJan 28, 2019 12:00 am - New state Sen. Ann Gillespie and state Rep. Mark Walker have opened a district office in downtown Arlington Heights. The office, at 120 W. Eastman St. Suite 207, is open...
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Naperville representative's 'white supremacist' comments sparking conversationJan 26, 2019 12:00 am - Freshman State Rep. Anne Stava-Murray, a Naperville Democrat, is standing by her comments about "white supremacist policies" in her hometown, saying she's unfazed by cri...
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Mussman to lead House education committeeJan 25, 2019 12:00 am - State Rep. Michelle Mussman, a Democrat from Schaumburg, will serve as chairwoman of the Illinois House Elementary and Secondary Education School Curriculum and Policies...
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Will DuPage Airport tenants have to pay back taxes?Jan 23, 2019 4:00 am - DuPage Airport Authority tenants owing thousands of dollars in overdue property taxes still haven't ponied up. Will the county ever make them pay? Coupon clipping can sa...
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Didech opens consituent office in Buffalo GroveJan 23, 2019 12:00 am - Newly elected 59th District state Rep. Daniel Didech has opened a full-time constituent service office in the Vernon Township administrative building, 3050 N. Main St. i...