Illinois State Politics
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West Dundee Trustee Wilbrandt to run for state repJul 08, 2015 1:00 am - West Dundee Trustee Dan Wilbrandt will run for state representative for the 66th district in 2016, he announced Wednesday. As a trustee, Wilbrandt is the liaison between...
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Will Preckwinkle reconsider sales tax hike? Only if pension reform passesJun 30, 2015 1:00 am - Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle said Tuesday she'll re-evaluate a proposed penny-on-the-dollar sales tax increase if lawmakers in Springfield act on county ...
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Chapa LaVia first to announce Aurora mayoral bidJun 24, 2015 1:00 am - In a local announcement to supporters, Democratic State Rep. Linda Chapa LaVia said she will make business development and education top priorities if elected mayor of A...
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State Rep. Tryon will not seek re-election in 2016Jun 24, 2015 1:00 am - Republican State Rep. Mike Tryon of the 66th District announced Wednesday he will not run for re-election in 2016. Having always believed in a 12-year term limit, Tryon ...
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Yingling office hours in WaucondaJun 19, 2015 1:00 am - To make constituent services available to seniors and other residents who may otherwise be unable to visit his full time office in the center of the 62nd District, state...
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Flag exchange in MundeleinJun 19, 2015 1:00 am - Residents of the 51st House District who wish to turn in an old U.S. flag and exchange it for a new one may bring their used flag to state Rep. Ed Sullivan's district of...
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Rep. Harris to report on medical marijuanaJun 19, 2015 1:00 am - State Rep. David Harris will report to the Republican Organization of Elk Grove Township on medical marijuana, budget battles and other items at 9 a.m. Saturday, June 20...
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'Java with Jesiel'Jun 17, 2015 1:00 am - State Rep. Representative Sheri Jesiel, who represents House District 61, invites area residents for a cup of coffee and a discussion of the issues facing the state and ...
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Sente hosts town-hall meeting in Vernon HillsJun 15, 2015 1:00 am - State Rep. Carol Sente will host an open house and town hall meeting Thursday, June 18, at her new district office at the Laschen Community Center, 294 Evergreen Drive, ...
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8 veterans from The Holmstad in Batavia honored for serviceJun 13, 2015 7:38 am - The first time Jim Crawford set foot in DuPage Airport in West Chicago, he knew he wanted to fly planes. From an early age, Crawford had always loved aviation. He used t...