Illinois State Politics
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Lawmakers to host town halls in Mount Prospect, Arlington HeightsJun 23, 2019 1:00 am - State Rep. Mark Walker and state Sen. Ann Gillespie will co-host two town halls this week to discuss the recent busy legislative session in Springfield. The Arlington He...
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If appointed to open legislative seat, Rosemont mayor says he would keep both positionsJun 18, 2019 1:00 am - Rosemont Mayor Brad Stephens has put his name up for consideration for the legislative seat vacated by Michael McAuliffe and says even if he were chosen, he would remain...
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Town hall in Des Plaines:Jun 18, 2019 1:00 am - State Sen. Laura Murphy of Des Plaines is hosting a summer town hall from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., Thursday, June 20, in meeting rooms B and C at the Des Plaines Public Librar...
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Feder: Ousted from WGN Radio, Patti Vasquez to run for state SenateJun 17, 2019 1:00 am - Patti Vasquez, the Chicago stand-up comic who segued from stage to talk radio, has been forced out after a five-year run as late-night host at Tribune Broadcasting news/...
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Des Plaines shred day:Jun 17, 2019 1:00 am - A community shred day is set for Saturday, June 22, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Juno Lighting Group, 1300 S. Wolf Road, Des Plaines. The event, which is free and open to the pu...
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State Sen. Ann Gillespie to host town hallsJun 14, 2019 1:00 am - State Sen. Ann Gillespie will host four town halls over the next two weeks to review the recent busy legislative session in Springfield. The first is scheduled for Monda...
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Murphy hosting town-hall meeting June 17 in Park RidgeJun 12, 2019 1:00 am - State Sen. Laura Murphy is inviting the public to ask questions and hear important updates about the state's budget process and recent legislation, during a town-hall me...
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Editorial: 'Pork' and the matter of trust in Illinois spendingJun 11, 2019 11:00 pm - "Pork," as in legislative largesse, isn't always bad government, but it certainly can make a bad first impression. Like $300,000 for dog parks. Or $250,000 to refurbish ...
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Sen. Murphy hosting town-hall meeting Wednesday in SchaumburgJun 10, 2019 1:00 am - State Sen. Laura Murphy will host a town-hall meeting Wednesday in Schaumburg for members of the public to ask questions and hear updates about the state's budget proces...
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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 ...