Illinois State Politics
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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
Aug 16, 2019 1:00 am - Illinois state Sen. Tom Cullerton has pleaded not guilty to federal charges alleging he took more than $250,000 in salary and benefits over three years from the Teamster...
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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...
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Governor signs bill aimed at 'changing culture' in workplaceAug 10, 2019 1:00 am - SPRINGFIELD - Gov. J.B. Pritzker on Friday signed into law a measure aimed at preventing workplace sexual harassment and protecting victims who come forward. The measure...
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Students shouldn't forget about 'soft' skills, employers sayAug 07, 2019 1:00 am - What kind of skills do businesses want their student interns and apprentices - and perhaps their future employees - to have in today's 21st-century workforce? Many youth...
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Crespo to be honored at nonprofit's fundraiser Oct. 4Aug 07, 2019 1:00 am - Leyden Family Service and the SHARE Program will host their 17th annual fundraiser gala, "Handing Out Hope," at 6 p.m. Friday, Oct. 4, at the Marriott Chicago Northwest,...
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Days after indictment, Cullerton out as one committee chairman, in as anotherAug 06, 2019 1:00 am - SPRINGFIELD - State Sen. Tom Cullerton was replaced as chairman of the Senate Labor Committee, a move that comes four days after he was indicted on federal charges of em...