Illinois State Politics
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ECC's Center for Civic Engagement welcomes elected officials for 'Women in Politics' eventSep 06, 2023 11:00 pm - Elgin Community College's new Center for Civic Engagement mission is to foster engaged civic leaders on campus and create a culture of civic engagement in the community....
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State legislators form sustainable fuels caucusAug 23, 2023 1:00 am - A group of Illinois state representatives has announced a new caucus with a focus on legislation that advances sustainable fuels. Rep. Terra Costa Howard, a Glen Ellyn D...
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'It's come to kind of a critical point': Arlington Heights hires lobbyists on Bears tax-break billAug 22, 2023 5:00 am - As Springfield negotiations over Bears legislation begin to ramp up, Arlington Heights officials Monday hired lobbyists who could influence the cut of revenue the villag...
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Rep. Keicher earns The Nature Conservancy 2023 Legislative Leadership AwardAug 18, 2023 11:00 pm - State Rep. Jeff Keicher (R-Sycamore) was recently honored by The Nature Conservancy in Illinois with their 2023 Legislative Leadership Award for his work in the Illinois...
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Feds nearly done laying out perjury case against Madigan's ex-top aide
Aug 18, 2023 1:00 am - Federal prosecutors are nearly done laying out their case to a jury that Michael Madigan's longtime chief of staff lied to a grand jury in 2021 that had been investigati...
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Illinois Republicans focus on unity, rebuilding during GOP Day at state fair
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Inspired by attacks on bakery, state law allows doxing victims to sue online harassers for moneyAug 11, 2023 5:00 am - The UpRising Bakery and Cafe in Lake in the Hills made national news last year when its plan to hold an all-ages drag brunch sparked not just outcry and protests but thr...
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Free shred event Aug. 12 in Villa ParkJul 24, 2023 1:00 am - State Sen. Suzy Glowiak Hilton is hosting a free shredding from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, Aug. 12, at Willowbrook High School, 1250 Ardmore Ave. in Villa Park. The event ...
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Illinois Supreme Court OKs elimination of cash bail; 5-2 decision sets Sept. 18 start date
Jul 18, 2023 1:00 am - A landmark criminal justice reform that eliminates cash bail in Illinois is constitutional, the state's Supreme Court ruled Tuesday, paving the way for the change to tak...
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Facing primary challenge, Carroll won't seek reelection to 57th District House seatJul 03, 2023 1:00 am - State Rep. Jonathan Carroll, a Democrat from Northbrook, announced Monday he won't seek reelection to a fourth full term in the Illinois House next year. “This was not a...