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Senators Link and Holmes say they were surprised by Cullerton's retirement announcement
Nov 15, 2019 4:19 PM - Two top Democratic state senators from the suburbs said they were surprised by Senate President John Cullerton's decision to retire. -
Illinois House GOP pushes once again for 'urgent' ethics overhauls
Nov 12, 2019 7:00 PM - Illinois House Republicans continued to push for quick movement on a package of legislative ethics reforms Tuesday despite no indication from House Democratic leadership that the initiatives will receive committee votes this week. -
Political leaders condemn mock assassination during fundraiser in Winfield
Aug 19, 2019 7:12 PM - Political leaders on both sides of the aisle condemned a stunt at a weekend political fundraiser in Winfield that included a mock assassination of a person wearing a Donald Trump mask.
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Villa Park state senator Tom Cullerton indicted on federal embezzlement charges
Aug 2, 2019 5:07 PM - Illinois State Sen. Thomas E. Cullerton has been indicted on charges he allegedly received a salary and benefits from the Teamsters while doing little to no work, federal authorities said Friday. -
Bill's sponsor says FOID overhaul dead this sessionJun 1, 2019 9:06 PM - Rep. Kathleen Willis said her bill to increase Firearm Owner's Identification card fees and mandate fingerprinting will not be brought to a vote by the Senate before the end of session.
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Bill to require discrimination, sexual harassment training by employers nears passageJun 1, 2019 7:45 PM - All businesses in the state would need to provide workplace sexual harassment training to employees under a robust bill awaiting approval when the Senate reconvenes in overtime session as soon as Sunday.
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Editorial: State lawmakers, governor should ban teen tobacco sales
Jan 29, 2019 9:07 PM - This Daily Herald editorial encourages the 101st Illinois General Assembly to do what the 100th couldn't -- raise the age to buy tobacco products to 21. -
Murphy to lead Illinois Senate commerce committeeJan 29, 2019 11:26 AM - State Sen. Laura Murphy, a Democrat from Des Plaines, will serve as chairwoman of the Senate Committee on Commerce of Economic Development, a committee that evaluates the benefits of bills regarding businesses and economic issues, her office announced Tuesday.
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Trump effect? Suburbs turn deep blue with Democratic inroads across the board
Nov 8, 2018 7:56 AM - The suburbs in Tuesday's election lost all Republican representation in Congress, at least seven Illinois House and Senate seats and a host of county offices and board seats. -
Seth Lewis: Candidate profile
Oct 12, 2018 10:07 AM - Seth Lewis is running for the Illinois Senate in District 23.
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