Illinois State Politics
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Coffee with McConchieSep 06, 2018 1:00 am - Twenty-sixth District Republican state Sen. Dan McConchie of Hawthorn Woods will host "Coffee and Conversation" events in September. These are informal forums where cons...
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Althoff resigning Senate seat; Democrat cries foulAug 31, 2018 1:00 am - Republican state Sen. Pam Althoff of McHenry is relinquishing her legislative seat a little more than a month before the Nov. 6 election, paving the way for McHenry Coun...
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State senator weighs in on Maine Township sexual harassment accusationsAug 31, 2018 1:00 am - Democratic state Sen. Laura Murphy of Des Plaines is calling for state and federal officials to investigate sexual harassment accusations leveled by Maine Township Trust...
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Rauner signs legislation spurred by ex-Des Plaines superintendent's severanceAug 29, 2018 1:00 am - Taxpayer-funded severance agreements stemming from sexual harassment or sexual discrimination complaints must be published online and given to news media before approval...
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Senior health fair Wednesday in Arlington HeightsAug 27, 2018 1:00 am - State Sen. Tom Rooney will host a senior health fair Wednesday morning at the Lutheran Home chapel in Arlington Heights, offering free screenings and information. Screen...
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'No hate' rally planned Saturday in Elk Grove VillageAug 23, 2018 1:00 am - A lineup of federal, state and local politicians will join leaders of local organizations at a "no hate" rally Saturday in Elk Grove Village. Indivisible-Elk Grove Towns...
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Why Illinois is making penalties for texting while driving tougherAug 22, 2018 5:30 am - Starting next summer, drivers caught texting while driving will face stiffer penalties that - with enough violations - could ultimately lead to a judge's suspending thei...
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Ex-congressman's wife appointed to seat of legislator who resigned amid sex scandalAug 18, 2018 1:00 am - Helene Miller Walsh, wife of former U.S. Rep. Joe Walsh, was sworn in Saturday to replace a Republican state representative who resigned amid accusations he unlawfully p...
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New law caps 'golden parachutes' for local government leadersAug 16, 2018 1:00 am - A new law signed by Gov. Bruce Rauner this week limits the amount of severance local governments can pay to outgoing employees and prevents payouts for any employee fire...
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Rooney town hall Aug. 20 in Rolling MeadowsAug 12, 2018 1:00 am - State Sen. Tom Rooney will host a town-hall meeting Monday, Aug. 20, in Rolling Meadows to discuss issues facing the state and Northwest suburbs. The Rolling Meadows Rep...