Illinois State Politics
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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...
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Recycling event July 8 in Lake ZurichJul 02, 2023 1:00 am - State Sen. Dan McConchie is hosting a Recycle & Shred Event from 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Saturday, July 8 in Lake Zurich. Acceptable items include paper documents, adult...
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Illinois Sen. Don DeWitte opening district office in St. Charles
Jun 26, 2023 1:00 am - State Sen. Don DeWitte is opening a second local office in his 33rd Senate District at 406 Surrey Woods Drive in St. Charles. The new office will be open from 8:30 a.m....
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Join League of Women Voters June 28 for recap on state legislative sessionJun 25, 2023 11:00 pm - The League of Women Voters of Roselle-Bloomingdale welcomes state Sen. Seth Lewis (24th District) for a summary of the recently concluded Illinois state legislative sess...
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Pritzker signs noncitizen health care plan, immediately pauses enrollment
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Mussman to host Schaumburg Township town hall June 20Jun 15, 2023 1:00 am - Democratic state Rep. Michelle Mussman of Schaumburg will host a town-hall meeting at 6 p.m. Tuesday, June 20, at the Schaumburg Township building, 1 Illinois Blvd. in H...
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Tri-State Tollway bridge to be named for late Rosemont Mayor Donald E. StephensMay 31, 2023 11:00 pm - Donald E. Stephens' mark on Rosemont and Illinois politics is etched in the history books. Now his name will be etched on the side of a state bridge. The Balmoral Avenue...
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Katz Muhl to challenge Carroll for 57th District state representativeMay 30, 2023 11:00 pm - Northfield Township Democratic committee person and former Northbrook District 28 school board President Tracy Katz Muhl on Tuesday announced her bid for Illinois state ...
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State Rep. Mussman to host town hall meeting Wednesday in Des PlainesMay 30, 2023 1:00 am - Democratic state Rep. Michelle Mussman of Schaumburg will hold a town hall meeting at 6 p.m. Wednesday at the Des Plaines Public Library, 1501 Ellinwood St. in Des Plain...