Illinois State Politics
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Bill to phase out subminimum wage for disabled workers clears General Assembly
Nov 21, 2024 6:53 pm - A long-awaited bill to stop Illinois organizations from paying subminimum wage to workers with disabilities will soon head to Gov. JB Pritzker’s desk after being approved by the Senate on Thursday.
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Grant declares victory in Illinois House District 47 raceNov 15, 2024 5:01 pm - State Rep. Amy Grant of Wheaton has declared victory in her bid to continue representing the 47th District.
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What’s going on with effort to nix senior road test as veto session approaches?Nov 10, 2024 9:00 pm - Wait until next year is the prognosis for legislation aimed at ending Illinois’ annual road test for seniors.
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Furtive GOP votes, blue-state security blanket: What were suburbanites thinking this election?Nov 09, 2024 1:30 pm - Secret Trump votes, blue-state laissez faire — all part of presidential election eye-openers in the suburbs.
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US judge tosses Illinois ban on assault weapons, governor pledges swift appeal
Nov 08, 2024 6:34 pm - SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — A federal judge on Friday overturned Illinois’ ban on assault weapons, leaning on recent U.S. Supreme Court rulings that strictly interpret the Second...
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Gov. JB Pritzker says he’ll defend Illinois from Donald Trump’s plans and tamps down a White House run.Nov 08, 2024 6:10 pm - Gov. JB Pritzker pledged Illinois is ready to withstand any retribution on issues such as immigration and reproductive rights from Republican President-elect Donald Trump...
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Democrats keep control of Illinois House and Senate, but some races too close to call
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Voters support statewide advisory questions on taxes, IVF and election workers
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Walker of Arlington Heights poised to hold onto state Senate seatNov 05, 2024 10:30 pm - Arlington Heights legislator Mark Walker held a large lead in what would be his first election to the state Senate, unofficial returns Tuesday show.
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McLaughlin narrowly leading in 52nd District while Syed appears headed to new term in 51stNov 05, 2024 10:16 pm - Democratic challenger Maria Peterson of North Barrington appeared to be leading Republican state Rep. Martin McLaughlin of Barrington Hills in the 52nd District by a slim margin late Tuesday, while Democratic state Rep. Nabeela Syed seemed to be closing in on another term in the 51st District.