Illinois State Politics
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Meet state representative at 'Donuts with Dan' eventsAug 05, 2019 1:00 am - State Rep. Daniel Didech of Buffalo Grove will host two "Donuts with Dan" events this month. The first is at 11 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 24, in the main meeting room of the V...
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Lawmakers looking to close loophole in college aid being exploited by suburban parentsAug 02, 2019 1:00 am - SPRINGFIELD - A pair of Illinois House committees have scheduled a joint hearing next week to explore recent news reports about wealthy parents exploiting a legal loopho...
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Villa Park state senator Tom Cullerton indicted on federal embezzlement chargesAug 02, 2019 1:00 am - Democratic state Sen. Tom Cullerton of Villa Park is facing federal charges of embezzlement and making false statements in a health care matter. Prosecutors said the cha...
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Arlington Heights adult literacy programs receive state grantsJul 31, 2019 1:00 am - Three Arlington Heights-based adult literacy programs have been awarded state grants from the Illinois Secretary of State's office, state Sen. Ann Gillespie announced We...
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Panel discussion about Title IX set for Aug. 8 in LibertyvilleJul 31, 2019 1:00 am - State Rep. Mary Edly-Allen is hosting an informational session on Title IX from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 8, at Libertyville High School, 708 W Park Ave. "An alar...
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Naperville's Rep. Stava-Murray calls off plans to challenge Durbin for SenateJul 30, 2019 5:30 am - A Naperville state representative who raised eyebrows with comments about racial policies and actions against Democratic Party leadership has called off a brief campaign...
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Suburban Republican files bill to ban ethylene oxide emissionsJul 30, 2019 1:00 am - SPRINGFIELD - A suburban state senator filed legislation Tuesday that would ban emissions of a known cancer-causing gas in Illinois by 2022. It also, he hopes, would dec...
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Senior exemption bill awaits Pritzker actionJul 29, 2019 1:00 am - Legislation passed with the support of state Rep. Fred Crespo intended to ease the process of local seniors receiving cost-saving property tax exemptions awaits Gov. J.B...
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State Rep. Mary Edly-Allen to host coffee meetings throughout districtJul 28, 2019 1:00 am - State Rep. Mary Edly-Allen will host a series of "coffee with constituents" meetings throughout the 51st district in August. Edly-Allen said in a news release she hopes ...
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State Rep. Mary Edly-Allen to host coffee meetings throughout districtJul 28, 2019 1:00 am - State Rep. Mary Edly-Allen will host a series of "coffee with constituents" meetings throughout the 51st district in August. Edly-Allen said in a news release she hopes ...