Illinois State Politics
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State legislators of both parties talk ‘Business, Budget & Bears’ in SchaumburgMar 06, 2026 4:34 pm - A bipartisan panel of Illinois legislators Friday discussed the three Bs of “Business, Budget & Bears” at a morning forum organized by the Schaumburg Business Association.
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Cook circuit clerk’s proposal would create county depositories for willsMar 04, 2026 7:23 pm - Instead of an old file cabinet in the basement, or tucked away in a closet, Illinois residents should be able to store their wills in a secure county-run depository.
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Former DOJ attorneys intervene in lawsuit seeking sensitive Illinois voter registration data
Mar 04, 2026 6:36 pm - Eighteen former U.S. Department of Justice attorneys filed a brief in federal court this week opposing the Trump administration’s lawsuit that seeks access to sensitive p...
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Much ado about nothing, Democrats say, as Republicans pounce on Bill Clinton’s comments about Gov. JB Pritzker and Jeffrey Epstein.Mar 03, 2026 7:26 pm - Gov. JB Pritzker debunked Republican assertions he had ties with sex trafficker Jeffrey Epstein, claims that rose from testimony former President Bill Clinton gave before...
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Pritzker upbeat on Bears bill despite legislators going on breakMar 03, 2026 2:09 pm - Gov. JB Pritzker remains optimistic about a potential Bears stadium deal, despite delays in the legislative calendar.
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Illinois lawmakers call for governor-appointed Epstein commission
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Early voting kicks into high gear as more polls open across the suburbsMar 02, 2026 6:13 pm - The primary election is still a couple of weeks away, but those looking to put campaign season in their rear-view mirrors until fall hit the polls Monday as widespread early voting opened across the suburbs.
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Two Aurora Democrats vying for chance to replace Kifowit for Illinois 84th HouseMar 02, 2026 11:18 am - Saba Haider and Jared Ploger, both of Aurora, are vying for the Democratic nod in the March 17 primary for the Illinois 84th House District seat.
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Margaret A. DeLaRosa: 2026 candidate for Illinois House District 42Mar 02, 2026 10:15 am - Margaret A. DeLaRosa of Glen Ellyn is running for the Democratic nomination for Illinois House District 42 in the March 17, 2026 primary election.
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Lynn LaPlante: 2026 candidate for Illinois House District 42Mar 02, 2026 10:15 am - Lynn LaPlante of Glen Ellyn is running for the Democratic nomination for Illinois House District 42 in the March 17, 2026 primary election.