Illinois State Politics
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New law requires insurance companies to cover more tests related to breast cancerSep 18, 2017 1:00 am - A new law sponsored by Democratic state Sen. Laura Murphy of Des Plaines requires insurance companies to cover an MRI if a patient is diagnosed with dense breast tissue,...
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Former Buffalo Grove mayor Hartstein weighing run for state HouseSep 17, 2017 1:00 am - Former Buffalo Grove Village President Elliott Hartstein is circulating nominating petitions for a potential run to replace outgoing state Rep. Carol Sente. Hartstein de...
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Nekritz gathering signatures for bid for attorney generalSep 17, 2017 1:00 am - A retiring suburban lawmaker is the latest to express interest in becoming Illinois' next attorney general. Elaine Nekritz of Northbrook told the Daily Herald Sunday ev...
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Grayslake republican announces run for 62nd HouseSep 13, 2017 1:00 am - Grayslake Republican Bob Bednar on Wednesday announced plans to run for 62nd District Representative, a seat currently occupied by Democrat Sam Yingling. Bednar served a...
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Editorial: Keep an eye on Illinois' money grabSep 12, 2017 11:00 pm - Illinois' finances have been a mess for years, and now the state is counting on you, suburban taxpayers, to pay the freight. The state is skimming money from the suburbs...
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State Rep. Sente says she won't seek re-electionSep 12, 2017 12:01 am - Democratic state Rep. Carol Sente is the latest in a long string of moderate suburban lawmakers to leave office. She will not seek another term in 2018, she told the Dai...
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State Rep. Nekritz to talk about her years in legislature at League meetingSep 03, 2017 11:00 pm - The League of Women Voters Glenview / Glencoe presents "Lunch with Elaine Nekritz, State Representative." Please join us for a celebration of appreciation of 14 years of...
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Will the show go on after Illinois bans circus elephants?Sep 03, 2017 7:03 am - Circus elephants, long a premier act in shows under the big top, will be banned in Illinois beginning next year. Last month, lawmakers made Illinois the first state in ...
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The Latest: Illinois Senate approves school funding overhaul
Aug 29, 2017 1:00 am - SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) - The Latest on Illinois lawmakers' efforts to approve a school funding overhaul (all times local): 2:05 p.m. The Illinois Senate has approved a n...
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Some suburban educators relieved, others troubled by school funding overhaulAug 29, 2017 1:00 am - Some suburban school leaders are relieved but others are troubled by lawmakers sanctioning the latest school funding overhaul whose potential impact on individual distri...