Illinois State Politics
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3 big headwinds for Illinois businesses this summerAug 02, 2025 12:22 pm - Summer is a season of opportunity for Illinois businesses, but this year familiar challenges are reemerging that threaten to burden suburban businesses with higher costs and greater uncertainty.
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Diversity in crash test dummies can save women’s lives, Duckworth, GOP senators sayAug 01, 2025 6:07 pm - Plus Realtor lobby cracks down on transit funding proposal and yet another congressional race erupts.
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Republican Kate McGrath to run for 29th state Senate seatAug 01, 2025 2:40 pm - Deerfield resident Kate McGrath on Friday announced she’ll seek the Republican nomination for the 29th state Senate District seat in 2026.
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State Rep. Nabeela Syed announces campaign for Illinois SenateJul 31, 2025 12:02 pm - Democratic state Rep. Nabeela Syed of Inverness will run for the state Senate in 2026.
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Giannoulias launches campaign to ensure fairness in auto insurance ratesJul 30, 2025 12:17 pm - Secretary of state wants Illinoisans to tell their stories about expensive auto insurance rates. Meanwhile State Farm says it’s reducing costs.
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State Sen. Mark Walker won’t seek reelection in 2026Jul 29, 2025 5:08 pm - Illinois State Sen. Mark L. Walker announced Tuesday he will not seek reelection next year.
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Pritzker signs bills addressing gun storage, tracing of firearms
Jul 28, 2025 6:27 pm - Gun owners in Illinois will soon be required to take additional measures to keep their weapons out of the hands of children under a new law signed Monday by Gov. JB Pritzker.
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Mundelein’s Henning sets sights on Johnson’s state Senate seatJul 25, 2025 12:29 pm - A Mundelein resident who ran for the state House last year has announced he’ll campaign for the state Senate in 2026.
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‘You preferred secrecy and lies’: Madigan confidant gets 2 years for role in ComEd bribery scheme
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Maine Township receives grants for facility improvements, addiction recovery programJul 21, 2025 2:24 pm - Maine Township officials will use $280,000 in newly approved state grants to install new flooring in township hall, help fund addiction recovery efforts and improve public infrastructure.