Illinois State Politics
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Senate District 26 office opensJul 25, 2016 1:00 am - State Sen. Dan McConchie of Hawthorn Woods and the Ela Township Republicans will host a ribbon cutting from 3 to 4 p.m., Wednesday, July 27, for the official opening of ...
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Suburban lawmakers' take on stopgap budget dealJun 30, 2016 1:00 am - Illinois lawmakers passed a six-month stopgap spending plan Thursday with just hours to spare before the end of a fiscal year marred by a historic budget standoff. Here'...
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Suburban lawmakers say something's got to give in SpringfieldJun 28, 2016 1:00 am - Democratic state Sen. Melinda Bush says she's “had enough” of politics as usual in Illinois, and the budget impasse that has threatened schools and social service agenci...
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It's small businesses that need the helpJun 25, 2016 1:00 am - McDonald's moving from Oak Brook to downtown Chicago generated headlines and hand-wringing, but in reality it is small businesses that drive the suburban economy. They a...
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Social services brace for more uncertainty as key deadline loomsJun 07, 2016 5:00 am - Many “key dates” have come and gone in the past year for struggling suburban social service agencies, but now their eyes are fixed on one that is especially ominous: Jun...
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Oberweis says income tax increase will be part of state budget compromiseJun 07, 2016 1:00 am - An income tax increase is an "inevitable" part of any state budget compromise, according to State Sen. Jim Oberweis. But the Sugar Grove Republican hasn't decided if he'...
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Bill spurred by U-46 spat would affect school boards statewideJun 07, 2016 1:00 am - Even though an Elgin-area spat over open meetings has been resolved, supporters say legislation sitting on Gov. Bruce Rauner's desk could help give officials across the ...
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'Suffrage at 17' voting rights measure advancesJun 01, 2016 1:00 am - Legislation that could expand the ability of Illinois teenagers to participate in the political process is headed to Gov. Bruce Rauner's desk. The measure, which would a...
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More political rights for teens? Plan moves forward in General AssemblyMay 31, 2016 1:00 am - Legislation that could expand the ability of Illinois teenagers to participate in the political process has cleared the state Senate. The bill, which has strong Lake...
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Illinois could become the fifth state with automatic voter registrationMay 31, 2016 1:00 am - Illinoisans moved one step closer to being able to automatically register to vote when they renew their driver's licenses. The measure, which was approved by both the I...