Illinois State Politics
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‘It’s difficult to return money’: State treasurer says checks for forgotten cash are bona fideOct 23, 2024 2:10 pm - If you’re among the thousands of people receiving a modest windfall from Illinois Treasurer Michael Frerichs’ office — believe it.
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Michael Madigan exploited the public trust, prosecutors say as corruption trial begins
Oct 22, 2024 7:45 am - As the longest-serving legislative leader in American history, Michael Madigan repeatedly exploited his public role for private benefit, federal prosecutors alleged Monday during opening statements in Illinois’ largest corruption trial in years.
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How ‘millionaire’s tax’ ballot question hides a business tax hikeOct 20, 2024 6:02 am - The proposed tax promises property tax relief by hitting millionaires. But “millionaires” in Illinois more often than not are entrepreneurs, S-corps, partnerships, LLCs, farmers and sole proprietors.
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Norma Hernandez: 2024 candidate for Illinois House District 77Oct 18, 2024 8:20 am - Norma Hernandez is a Democrat running for Illinois House District 70.
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Gabby Shanahan: 2024 candidate for Illinois House District 97Oct 18, 2024 8:19 am - Gabby Shanahan is a Republican running for Illinois House District 97.
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Joe Sosnowski: 2024 candidate for Illinois House District 69Oct 18, 2024 7:20 am - Joe Sosnowski s a Republican running for Illinois House District 69.
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Teresa Alexander: 2024 candidate for Illinois House District 50Oct 18, 2024 7:19 am - Teresa Alexander is a Republican running for Illinois House District 50.
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Rachel Ventura 2024 candidate for Illinois Senate District 43Oct 18, 2024 4:00 am - Rachel Ventura is a Democrat running for Illinois Senate District 43.
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Karina Villa: 2024 candidate for Illinois Senate District 25Oct 18, 2024 4:00 am - Karina Villa is a Democrat running for Illinois Senate District 25.
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Jennifer Gong-Gershowitz: 2024 candidate for Illinois House District 17Oct 18, 2024 4:00 am - Jennifer Gong-Gershowitz is a Democrat running for Illinois House District 17.