Illinois State Politics
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Income tax town-hall meeting set for Wednesday in Arlington HeightsJun 07, 2019 1:00 am - Two Arlington Heights legislators will host a town-hall meeting Wednesday to discuss the proposed graduated state income tax. State Rep. Mark Walker and state Sen. Ann G...
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Walker to discuss busy Springfield session in Arlington HeightsJun 05, 2019 1:00 am - State Rep. Mark Walker will discuss the recent busy Springfield legislative session Saturday morning in Arlington Heights. The Arlington Heights Democrat invites residen...
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Could you soon place bets at Allstate Arena in Rosemont?Jun 04, 2019 1:00 am - Could patrons of the Allstate Arena soon be able to place bets at hockey games or even other events at the Rosemont venue? It's possible, say village officials, who beli...
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Arlington Park: Too soon to say when casino games will be availableJun 03, 2019 1:00 am - Arlington International Racecourse officials said Monday they are pleased with legislation passed over the weekend permitting slots, table games and sports betting at th...
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Illinois Senate backs legalized sports gambling, more casinosJun 02, 2019 1:00 am - SPRINGFIELD - Six new casinos, along with legalized sports betting, are coming to Illinois after Senate lawmakers approved a massive gambling expansion bill Sunday. Sena...
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Bill's sponsor says FOID overhaul dead this sessionJun 01, 2019 1:00 am - SPRINGFIELD - Rep. Kathleen Willis said her bill to increase Firearm Owner's Identification card fees and mandate fingerprinting will not be brought to a vote by the Sen...
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Melinda Bush: Passage of abortion bill to make Illinois 'a beacon for the country'Jun 01, 2019 1:00 am - SPRINGFIELD - State Sen. Melinda Bush, a Democrat from Grayslake, said she hopes passage of the abortion legislation she sponsored in the Senate will make the state "a b...
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Bill to require discrimination, sexual harassment training by employers nears passageJun 01, 2019 1:00 am - SPRINGFIELD - All businesses in the state would need to provide workplace sexual harassment training to employees under a robust bill awaiting approval when the Senate r...
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Rep. Morrison to meet with constituents at Palatine library June 18May 30, 2019 1:00 am - State Rep. Tom Morrison will be available to meet with constituents from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. June 18, at the Palatine Public Library District. Morrison, a Republican from...
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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...