Illinois State Politics
-
Two state lawmakers withdraw support for Route 53 extensionDec 16, 2015 12:00 am - mzawislak@dailyherald.com Opposition to the proposed Route 53 extension into Lake County stiffened Wednesday as two key backers withdrew their support in light of what t...
-
Coffee talk on state issuesDec 09, 2015 12:00 am - State Rep. Carol Sente will host a coffee from 9 to 10 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 12, to meet with area residents regarding state and local issues. The session will be held at ...
-
Departing state lawmakers create primary racesNov 30, 2015 12:00 am - The biggest suburban primary races for seats in Springfield were sparked by lawmakers deciding not to return for another term. Candidates have until 5 p.m. today to fil...
-
5 file to run for one Lake County Board seatNov 30, 2015 12:00 am - Interest in the March primary appears tepid in many places, but not for a Lake County Board seat that includes Fox Lake, Wauconda, Round Lake and other towns. While ther...
-
Showdown or stare-down? Rauner, Madigan to meet on budgetNov 28, 2015 10:00 pm - Tuesday could be a key moment in determining whether Illinois' leaders can agree on a full budget plan in 2015, a few weeks before it becomes a full six months late. Or,...
-
Mundelein formally demands $770,000 from state lawmakersNov 10, 2015 12:00 am - Illinois owes Mundelein more than $770,000 in fuel-tax dollars and other revenue, and village leaders say they want their money - now. Trustees on Monday unanimously app...
-
State Rep. Mussman to chair Alliance on Domestic ViolenceNov 06, 2015 12:00 am - State Rep. Michelle Mussman of Schaumburg has been named chairwoman of the Northwest Suburban Alliance on Domestic Violence, succeeding state Sen. Matt Murphy, of Palati...
-
Lester: How an Arlington Heights shoe repairman juggles cancer, IronmansNov 05, 2015 4:30 am - Fighting leukemia is an all-encompassing endeavor. So is training for an Ironman race. Imagine doing both at the same time. Running (sometimes literally) around the stat...
-
Elgin considers borrowing $25 million, raising tax levyNov 05, 2015 12:00 am - With uncertainty over revenues, Elgin officials are considering borrowing $25 million for street and utility improvements in 2016 and raising the property tax levy. The ...
-
Moylan pushing to get state funds released to towns, lottery winnersNov 03, 2015 12:00 am - State Rep. Marty Moylan is pushing to get state gambling funds, gas taxes and other money released to local municipalities, and he's been going town to town to talk to l...