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Bill to redesign Illinois' state flag awaits governor's signature
May 20, 2023 5:09 PM - A bill that could potentially result in a redesign of the state flag is awaiting Gov. J.B. Pritzker's signature, but the issue is not without controversy. -
How might Bears advance subsidy bill downfield? By giving Chicago a bigger cut
May 17, 2023 6:25 PM - More taxes at a new Arlington Heights Bears stadium to help pay off decades-old Soldier Field renovation debt could help get the team's massive property tax break legislation across the goal line. That was at least one suggestion offered up during a brief Wednesday morning hearing at the state Capitol in Springfield. -
Lemont mayor Egofske chosen to replace Durkin in state House
Feb 5, 2023 7:56 PM - Lemont Mayor John Egofske was chosen Sunday to fill the 82nd District Illinois House seat left vacant by last month's resignation of former House Republican Leader Jim Durkin. -
'I've been called a RINO. That's fine': Durkin leaves parting criticism of his party as he exits state House
Jan 10, 2023 6:16 PM - Illinois House Republican Leader Jim Durkin left his legislative seat Tuesday with more critical words for his own party, including its embrace of former President Trump. -
Syed's defeat of Bos in 51st House District bucked trend of incumbent victories in Northwest suburbs
Nov 9, 2022 7:02 PM - Among the Illinois House and Senate races in the Northwest suburbs, voters Tuesday largely favored incumbents -- most of them Democrats -- but there were some exceptions. -
'Disappointed with these results': Durkin leaves Illinois House GOP leadership post
Nov 9, 2022 11:59 AM - Illinois House Minority Leader Jim Durkin, a Western Springs Republican, has announced he's giving up his party leadership position. -
Paul Kelly: 2022 candidate for Illinois Senate 9th District
Nov 3, 2022 1:00 AM - Paul Kelly is the Republican running in the 9th State Senate District. -
Laura Fine: 2022 candidate for Illinois Senate 9th District
Nov 3, 2022 1:00 AM - Laura Fine is the Democrat candidate for Illinois Senate 9th District. -
Why Lake County's top prosecutor isn't bailing on the SAFE-T Act
Oct 7, 2022 5:20 AM - Lake County State's Attorney Eric Rinehart is the only top prosecutor in the collar counties -- and one of just two in Illinois -- not calling for a full repeal, significant changes or at least a delay in the state's plan to eliminate cash bail as of Jan. 1. Here's why Rinehart isn't bailing on the SAFE-T Act.
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Elgin Area League of Women Voters to hold 3 candidate forumsOct 6, 2022 2:06 PM - The League of Women Voters of the Elgin Area will host three candidate forums for the Nov. 8 general election starting on Oct. 4.
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