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How Democratic dynasties, Republican infighting and big campaign money shape fall races
Aug 7, 2018 12:50 PM - Republican Amanda Biela's candidacy for Illinois House in a district that includes North suburban and Chicago neighborhoods offers a snapshot of Democratic political dynasties, Republican infighting, and the influence of big campaign money.
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'We're not going to screw it up': Could be months before Illinois legalizes sports betting
May 15, 2018 7:55 AM - Efforts to legalize sports betting in Illinois will accelerate as a result of a U.S. Supreme Court decision announced Monday lifting a federal ban, but it could be months before lawmakers take a vote, the state senator who heads the chamber's gaming committee said. -
After previous defeats, redistricting reformers start lobbying legislators
Mar 28, 2018 5:07 AM - A coalition of good-government groups is renewing its push for a state constitutional amendment to reform the way legislative districts are drawn in Illinois. -
Endorsement: Corrigan in GOP primary for Illinois House District 53
Feb 27, 2018 10:36 AM - The Daily Herald endorses Eddie Corrigan of Arlington Heights in the Republican primary for the Illinois House seat now held by David Harris. -
State requires new sexual harassment policies for all local governments
Dec 28, 2017 5:30 AM - All 7,000 units of government in Illinois must adopt sexual harassment policies with certain requirements by Jan. 15, according to a new state law. Passage followed high-profile harassment allegations nationwide. -
Editorial: Illinois legislators need sexual harassment training
Nov 4, 2017 2:00 PM - In this editorial, the Daily Herald notes that the climate of excess at the state Capitol needs to be addressed and sexual harassment training is a key part of addressing it. -
Nekritz bows out of crowded Illinois attorney general race
Sep 24, 2017 6:13 PM - A suburban state lawmaker told the Daily Herald on Sunday that she won't be making a bid for Attorney General after all. "I've decided against it, it was a family decision," said Northbrook Democrat Elaine Nekritz. -
State Rep. Sente says she won't seek re-election
Sep 12, 2017 12:51 AM - Democratic state Rep. Carol Sente is the latest in a long string of moderate suburban lawmakers to leave office. She will not seek another term in 2018, she told the Daily Herald exclusively on Monday. -
Illinois House approves school funding plan
Aug 29, 2017 8:47 AM - The Illinois House approved a new school funding plan Monday that will increase state money for all districts and provide $75 million in tax credits for people who donated to private school scholarships. The Senate will take up the bill today. -
State Rep. Andersson: No room for moderate voices in statehouse
Aug 17, 2017 4:25 PM - Republican state Rep. Steve Andersson of Geneva is the latest to say he won't run again. "I can't be effective with a moderate voice, and I will not stay if I'm not effective," the first-term lawmaker told the Daily Herald Thursday.
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