Illinois State Politics
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Another Democrat announces campaign for Schakowsky’s congressional seatJul 16, 2025 11:28 am - The cast of candidates for Illinois’ 9th Congressional District seat continues to grow.
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John Hooker, first of ‘ComEd Four’ to be sentenced, gets 1½ years in prisonJul 14, 2025 8:25 pm - CHICAGO — A former executive for electric utility Commonwealth Edison has been sentenced to 18 months in prison for his role in bribing ex-Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan for jobs and contracts for the Democratic power broker’s political allies.
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Carpentersville, Huntley, Palatine among school districts receiving grants for new electric busesJul 11, 2025 6:06 pm - School districts in Cook, Kane, McHenry and other counties will receive grants totaling more than $13 million to pay for 46 new electric school buses, Gov. JB Pritzker announced Friday.
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Legislation prompted by Mundelein impact fee fight awaits Gov. Pritzker’s signatureJul 11, 2025 3:06 pm - Legislation prompted by a fight over impact fees in Mundelein awaits Gov. JB Pritzker’s signature.
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Feds seek nearly 6 years in prison for Madigan confidant Mike McClain
Jul 11, 2025 2:25 pm - Longtime Springfield lobbyist Mike McClain, who spent decades as a close friend and advisor to former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan, is scheduled for sentencing later this month as part of separate hearings for the “ComEd Four” beginning next week.
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Immigrants can learn about their rights at Wheeling libraryJul 11, 2025 2:10 pm - Immigrants can learn about their rights in an upcoming program at the Indian Trails Public Library in Wheeling.
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Federal food assistance changes threaten benefits for thousands of Illinoisans
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Housing funding cut in Illinois budget as homelessness increases
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GOP State Rep. Jeff Keicher to seek reelection in 2026
Jul 06, 2025 3:45 pm - Republican State Rep. Jeff Keicher recently announced he’ll seek reelection to the Illinois 70th House District, vowing to work across the aisle for decreased taxes, job growth, women’s health and more.
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Pritzker wants 3rd term, but he’s already made Illinois much more expensiveJul 05, 2025 1:33 pm - Gov. JB Pritzker recently announced his intention to seek a third term, the first time for an Illinois governor in more than 40 years. Pritzker’s tenure has been marked by record-setting spending and tax, fee hikes that have punished working families and Illinois businesses.