Illinois State Politics
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CEJA's energy efficiency programs save money, create jobs and protect our health and planetApr 17, 2022 1:00 am - With recent higher gas prices, many small businesses, nonprofits and residents are looking for ways to reduce their energy costs and keep their buildings comfortable - a...
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Arlington Heights legislators host town hall meetingsApr 15, 2022 1:00 am - Two Arlington Heights legislators will discuss the spring session in a series of town hall meetings starting Monday. State Rep. Mark Walker and state Sen. Ann Gillespie ...
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GOP primary in 56th District now uncontested after candidate's removalApr 15, 2022 1:00 am - The Republican primary for Illinois' 56th House District, currently represented by Democrat Michelle Mussman of Schaumburg, no longer is contested with the removal of ca...
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Session recap: Union-backed wage theft measure will head to Pritzker
Apr 14, 2022 1:00 am - Editor's note: This article is part of an ongoing "Session Recap" series in which Capitol News Illinois is following up on many of the more-than 200 measures that pa...
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Lawmakers wrap up session with early-morning passage of $46.5 billion budget, tax relief
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Legislators formally honor Mr. D for leadership at Arlington Park, service to nationApr 08, 2022 6:00 am - State legislators formally commended Richard Duchossois for his service to the nation, state and sport of horse racing in a resolution that mourns his recent passing. ...
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'I love the job': Morrison cites family as reason for not seeking reelection to state HouseApr 08, 2022 1:00 am - State Rep. Tom Morrison wrapped up his last regular session in the General Assembly Friday, nearing the end - at least for now - of a legislative career that began in 20...
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Undisclosed health issue sidelines lawmaker from AuroraApr 06, 2022 11:00 pm - With the Illinois legislature approaching its final days of the spring session, state Rep. Barbara Hernandez has been absent since early March due to an undisclosed heal...
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Republicans seek DCFS performance audit
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State lawmakers from Elgin, other suburbs file resolution opposing railroad mergerApr 04, 2022 1:00 am - Add state Rep. Anna Moeller and other suburban lawmakers to the growing opposition to a proposed railroad merger that could triple freight train traffic through Elgin an...