Illinois State Politics
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What will happen to McConchie’s campaign cash after he leaves office?Feb 01, 2025 12:30 pm - State Sen. Dan McConchie can’t keep his campaign cash after he resigns Sunday -- but Illinois law says he doesn’t need to give it away yet, either.
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Applications open for 26th Senate District seatJan 31, 2025 4:07 pm - Suburban Republican Party leaders are accepting applications for the soon-to-be-vacant 26th Senate District seat.
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Michael Madigan's fate now rests with jury
Jan 30, 2025 2:37 pm - It was a well-known aphorism during former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan’s record 36 years in power that while others in the state’s political realm were merely ...
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Murphy appointed assistant majority leader of state senateJan 29, 2025 1:04 pm - State Sen. Laura Murphy, a Democrat from Des Plaines, will serve as assistant majority leader of the Illinois Senate for the 104th General Assembly. In addition to her du...
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State Rep. McLaughlin lobbies for McConchie’s Senate seatJan 28, 2025 6:05 pm - State Rep. Martin McLaughlin said Tuesday he is interested in filling the Illinois Senate seat being vacated by Sen. Dan McConchie.
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House Republicans ask state Supreme Court to toss out legislative map
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Confusion reigns after feds pull plug on aid; Illinois sues and Pritzker blasts White HouseJan 28, 2025 3:06 pm - Illinois reacts to President Donald Trump’s move to freeze federal loans, grants and other financial aid.
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Suburban police navigating conflicting state, federal directives on immigration crackdownJan 27, 2025 5:04 pm - Illinois law requires local cops to leave immigration enforcement to the feds, but could they face consequences if they don’t assist with mass deportations?
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Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton launching PAC to help potential Senate bid if Durbin does not run again
Jan 27, 2025 1:09 pm - Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton launched her Level Up PAC on Monday, positioning herself to run for the U.S. Senate next year if Sen. Dick Durbin chooses not to seek reelection.
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An ‘unwavering’ public servant: Republican state Sen. Dan McConchie resigningJan 27, 2025 10:33 am - Republican state Sen. Dan McConchie of Hawthorn Woods will resign effective Feb. 2.