Illinois State Politics
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Elgin League of Women Voters to host three candidate forums for the primary electionMay 15, 2022 11:00 pm - The League of Women Voters of the Elgin Area will host three candidate forums for the June 28 primary election. On Tuesday, May 31, the forum will feature candidates Con...
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What businesses need to know about Illinois' new budget: The good, the bad and the uglyMay 15, 2022 1:00 am - Do you remember opening your very first paycheck at your very first job? I remember running the numbers a thousand times in my head: $5.15 an hour times 22 hours, which ...
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Five years later, here's what's been done to prevent another deadly hospital standoffMay 13, 2022 1:00 am - Five years ago, the seemingly unthinkable happened at Northwestern Medicine Delnor Hospital in Geneva. A Kane County jail inmate, hospitalized after surgery, disarmed th...
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Garman to retire from state Supreme Court
May 09, 2022 1:00 am - SPRINGFIELD - Republican Illinois Supreme Court Justice Rita Garman announced Monday that she will retire on July 7, marking the end of a long legal career that has incl...
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51st House District candidate says opponent distorted her record on abortion rightsMay 09, 2022 1:00 am - A candidate in the Democratic primary for the 51st state House District seat is accusing her opponent of twisting her record on abortion rights. During a May 4 forum hos...
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State lawmakers to host shredding event and food driveMay 08, 2022 1:00 am - State Sen. Don DeWitte, a St. Charles Republican, and state Rep. Dan Ugaste, a Geneva Republican, are hosting a free shredding event and food drive on Saturday, May 14. ...
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State Rep. Moeller hosting town-hall meeting May 11 in ElginMay 04, 2022 1:00 am - State Rep. Anna Moeller will hold a town-hall meeting May 11 to answer constituents' questions and provide updates on the recent spring legislative session. The event w...
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Free recycling event Friday in PalatineMay 02, 2022 1:00 am - This story has been updated to correct the date of the event to Friday, May 6. State Rep. Tom Morrison is partnering with Palatine American Legion Post 690, Paper T...
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Engaging politicians during election seasonMay 01, 2022 1:00 am - The General Assembly concluded its regular session in dramatic fashion as legislators pulled an all-nighter to pass a budget and other legislation. Democrats praised an...
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Forum set for Democratic candidates in 51st Illinois House DistrictApr 25, 2022 1:00 am - The League of Women Voters of the Palatine Area will host a virtual forum May 4 for candidates in the Democratic primary for the Illinois House District 51 seat. Chelsea...