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Where suburban lawmakers hold sway under the state Capitol dome
May 8, 2021 5:20 PM - Suburban lawmakers, by their sheer numbers, are on almost every legislative committee in Illinois. But there are some committees where they have particular influence. -
Suburban lawmakers say they'll 'wait their turn' before receiving vaccine
Feb 4, 2021 7:59 PM - Republicans and Democrats in the suburbs haven't agreed on much about Illinois' handling of COVID-19. But after Gov. J.B Pritzker added lawmakers to Phase 1B eligibility for vaccination, some concurred on one thing -- they don't want to move ahead in line. -
Bill would require all law enforcement to use body cameras by 2025
Feb 4, 2021 5:28 PM - A criminal justice bill passed by the General Assembly last month would, if signed by the governor, mandate body cameras for all Illinois law enforcement officers. Some suburban police chiefs support the bill, while others say it is too costly. -
Iris Martinez sworn in as first Latina Cook County circuit clerk
Dec 1, 2020 5:26 PM - Former state Sen. Iris Y. Martinez was sworn in Tuesday as clerk of the circuit court of Cook County, becoming the first Latina to helm to office responsible for keeping the records of one of the nation's largest unified court systems. -
Buffalo Grove parks board member replaces Link in Illinois Senate
Oct 11, 2020 9:15 PM - Adriane Johnson, a Buffalo Grove Park District board member with a long history of community involvement, will fill the seat of disgraced former state Sen. Terry Link, local Democratic leaders announced Sunday night. -
Watch forum with Wheeler, Villa, Ward, Monteleone, Curtis, HirschauerSep 23, 2020 8:40 AM - The legislative candidates for Illinois Senate District 25 and Illinois House districts 49 and 50 engaged in a joint Zoom interview with representatives of the editorial boards of the Daily Herald and Shaw Media.
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Facing tax evasion charge, state Sen. Link to step down as Democratic leader in Lake County
Aug 20, 2020 6:46 PM - Facing a federal tax evasion charge, state Sen. Terry Link has announced he will resign as leader of the Lake County Democratic Party effective Sept. 15. -
Illinois Senate approves $42.8 billion budget that relies heavily on borrowing
May 24, 2020 8:37 AM - The Illinois Senate early Sunday morning passed a budget package authorizing $42.8 billion in general revenue spending next year, although much of that remains tentative depending on the progression of the COVID-19 pandemic and potential congressional action that could send more financial aid to states. -
Editorial: Pritzker must rally support behind pandemic plan
May 18, 2020 10:11 AM - In this editorial, the Daily Herald calls on the governor to respond to the unease that isolation and economic hardships have spawned -
GOP legislators question Pritzker's authority to extend stay-at-home order
Apr 29, 2020 12:50 PM - Three Republican state representatives Wednesday questioned Gov. J.B. Pritzker's authority to extend his stay-at-home order beyond May 1 without support from the Illinois legislature.
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