Illinois State Politics
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New law allows craft distilleries to skip distributors, sell limited amount of product to barsAug 26, 2019 1:00 am - Similar to small breweries and winemakers, Illinois' craft distilleries are now allowed to sell a limited amount of products directly to bars, restaurants and retailers ...
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Team USA cheerleaders honored in Hanover Township for winning world titleAug 25, 2019 11:00 pm - Team USA cheerleaders honored in Hanover Township for winning world title
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Change in state law on police questioning prompted by death of Naperville North studentAug 24, 2019 1:00 am - School code now requires students not be alone when police question them
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Former U-46 board member Ward seeks Oberweis' Senate seatAug 23, 2019 1:00 am - Former Elgin Area School District U-46 school board member Jeanette Ward has announced her bid for a state Senate run in the 25th District represented by dairy magnate a...
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Report finds bullying, intimidation in Speaker Michael Madigan's office
Aug 20, 2019 1:00 am - SPRINGFIELD - An investigation of sexual harassment in House Speaker Michael Madigan's office found that control has been too centralized and discourages complaints abou...
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Political leaders condemn mock assassination during fundraiser in Winfield
Aug 19, 2019 1:00 am - Political leaders on both sides of the aisle condemned a stunt at a weekend political fundraiser in Winfield that included the mock assassination of a person wearing a m...
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Sen. Tom Cullerton pleads not guilty to federal embezzlement charges
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Longtime lawmaker's son could face Stephens for state House seatAug 13, 2019 1:00 am - A perennial candidate from Chicago's Northwest Side announced this week he will run as a Democrat for a state House seat his father held for more than three decades. R. ...
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At least one Democrat wants to challenge Grant in House Dist. 42Aug 12, 2019 1:00 am - At least one Democrat is hoping to unseat first-term Republican state Rep. Amy Grant in Illinois House District 42. Lisle Democrat Ken Mejia-Beal has announced his bid t...
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Solar workshop Tuesday at Mount Prospect libraryAug 11, 2019 1:00 am - State Sen. Ann Gillespie and ComEd will host a solar and energy efficiency workshop Tuesday night at the Mount Prospect Public Library. From 7 to 8:30 p.m., experts will...