Illinois State Politics
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Rosemont mayor appointed state representativeJun 29, 2019 1:00 am - Rosemont Mayor Brad Stephens is about to become very busy. City and suburban Republicans on Saturday unanimously elected the three-term mayor to serve as state represen...
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Stephens in line to be chosen as state Rep. McAuliffe's replacementJun 27, 2019 1:00 am - Republican committeemen will meet in Chicago's Edison Park neighborhood Saturday to pick a replacement for outgoing state Rep. Michael McAuliffe, with all signs pointing...
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Obama's car at auction with note from Elmhurst chief insideJun 25, 2019 1:00 am - The first car President Barack Obama bought new is being auctioned Wednesday, and the first listed "personally-owned artifact" that comes with the car is a note from a f...
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'Donuts with Day' coffee SaturdayJun 24, 2019 1:00 am - State Rep. Daniel Didech, of Buffalo Grove, will hosting a 'Donuts with Dan' coffee gathering Saturday, June 29 at 12:30 p.m. at the Vernon Area Public Library, 300 Olde...
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'You're welcome here': Lawyer, legislator offer tips amid fears of immigration sweepJun 23, 2019 1:00 am - Although President Donald Trump postponed a nationwide immigration sweep of people living illegally in the United States, a state legislator organized an information ses...
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Mason will host outdoor office hoursJun 23, 2019 1:00 am - State Rep. Joyce Mason of Gurnee will host outdoor office hours with educational materials from 2 to 6 p.m. every other Thursday at the Antioch Farmer's Market, 900 Skid...
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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/...