Illinois State Politics
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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...
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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