Illinois State Politics
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Where suburban GOP megadonors Richard and Elizabeth Uihlein's $36 million went last fallFeb 18, 2023 12:00 am - Suburban GOP megadonors supported local, national races
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Daily Herald opinion: Pritzker's speech at least offers chance for debates we couldn't have had years agoFeb 17, 2023 12:00 am - After every political speech, there is always room for buts ... Yes, unemployment is low, but ... Yes, we have some money to put toward education, but ... Yes, we have a...
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State senator from Arlington Heights files Bears tax break bill, but she wants TIF reform, tooFeb 07, 2023 12:00 am - Legislation that would give the Chicago Bears a massive property tax break to redevelop Arlington Park has a surprise sponsor: Democratic state Sen. Ann Gillespie of Arl...
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Murphy appointed assistant majority leader of Illinois SenateFeb 06, 2023 12:00 am - State Sen. Laura Murphy, a Democrat from Des Plaines, has been appointed to serve as assistant majority leader of the Illinois Senate. Murphy is one of four assistant le...
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Lemont mayor Egofske chosen to replace Durkin in state HouseFeb 05, 2023 12:00 am - Lemont Mayor John Egofske was chosen Sunday to fill the 82nd District Illinois House seat left vacant by last month's resignation of former House Republican Leader Jim D...
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Rosemont's Stephens adds GOP House leadership postJan 24, 2023 12:00 am - Add one more title to Rosemont Mayor and state Rep. Brad Stephens' business card: Assistant House Minority Leader. The Republican politician who has been the Northwest s...
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State Rep. Canty hosting open house ThursdayJan 23, 2023 12:00 am - State Rep. Mary Beth Canty, a Democrat from Arlington Heights, is hosting an open house from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Thursday at her district office, 12 E Northwest Highway in ...
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State Rep. Mussman to host town hall Jan. 26 in Hoffman EstatesJan 18, 2023 12:00 am - To share critical legislative updates and hear valuable feedback from the communities she represents, Democratic state Rep. Michelle Mussman of Schaumburg is inviting lo...
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Didech's legislation would give students academic credit for serving as election judgesJan 17, 2023 12:00 am - Amid statewide shortages of election judges, state Rep. Daniel Didech has introduced legislation to encourage college students to serve in that role in exchange for acad...
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'I've been called a RINO. That's fine': Durkin leaves parting criticism of his party as he exits state House
Jan 10, 2023 12:00 am - SPRINGFIELD - Illinois House Republican Leader Jim Durkin left his legislative seat Tuesday with more critical words for his own party. "When you're in Springfield, nu...