Illinois State Politics
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The 'X Caucus' factor: Concessions to moderates key in Harmon's election as Senate leaderJan 20, 2020 12:00 am - Oak Park Democrat Don Harmon's selection as the new Illinois Senate president Sunday came thanks, in large part, to a group of moderate suburban and downstate Democrats ...
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Harmon of Oak Park chosen to serve as president of Illinois SenateJan 19, 2020 12:00 am - SPRINGFIELD - State Senator Don Harmon, an Oak Park Democrat, was elected by his peers as the 39th president of the Illinois Senate on Sunday after hours of behind-the-s...
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Women's March Fox Valley returns to Geneva Jan. 18Jan 12, 2020 10:00 pm - U.S. Rep. Lauren Underwood (D-Naperville), Republican Kane County State's Attorney Joe McMahon and teen activists from the local chapter of March For Our Lives are among...
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State Rep. Tom Morrison hosts 'Coffee and Conversation' Jan. 18 in Rolling MeadowsJan 12, 2020 12:00 am - State Rep. Tom Morrison will host a Coffee and Conversation event for constituents in his 54th District, from 1 to 2 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 18, at Gus' Diner, 2106 Plum Gro...
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Morrison hosts tech seminar for seniors Jan. 23 in PalatineJan 08, 2020 12:00 am - State Rep. Tom Morrison is teaming with AT&T to host a technology seminar for seniors at 11 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 23, at the Palatine Senior Center, 505 S. Quentin Road, i...
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Two chances to meet with state Rep. Mary Edly-AllenJan 07, 2020 12:00 am - State Rep. Mary Edly-Allen will be hosting two constituent meet-and-greet events in January. The first "Mary on the Matters" is scheduled for Tuesday, Jan. 14, at the E...
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League of Women Voters to hold candidate forum Jan. 30 for primary electionJan 06, 2020 10:00 pm - The Aurora Area, Central Kane County, and Naperville chapters of the League of Women Voters, along with the Batavia Chamber of Commerce, will sponsor candidate forums in...
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Cullerton's defense wants info on ex-Teamsters boss
Dec 23, 2019 12:00 am - Insisting that the federal case against state Sen. Thomas Cullerton will hinge on the credibility of ex-Teamsters boss John Coli, the senator's attorney asked a judge Fr...
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Why administrative costs add millions to public safety pensionsDec 21, 2019 12:00 am - The Illinois Teachers' Retirement System spent $77 on administrative costs last year for every educator and retiree participating in the pension program. But that was th...
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State senator hosts Lincoln essay contest for students Lincoln essay contest open to fourth- and fifth-gradersDec 15, 2019 12:00 am - State Sen. Ann Gillespie and the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum are holding an essay contest for students in the 27th Senate District about the 16th pre...