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Virtual discussion with state Rep. Stava-Murray to focus on police reform billApr 9, 2021 11:36 AM - The League of Women Voters of Naperville is hosting a virtual discussion next week with state Rep. Anne Stava-Murray about Illinois' new criminal justice reform legislation.
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Morrison, Palatine Township host blood drive April 20Apr 7, 2021 4:39 PM - State Rep. Tom Morrison, Palatine Township and Vitalant are hosting a blood drive from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 20, at the township headquarters, 721 S. Quentin Road in Palatine.
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Legislators help women pursuing a return to educationApr 5, 2021 12:32 PM - The Conference of Women Legislators, a bipartisan, bicameral, nonprofit organization of women legislators in the Illinois General Assembly, announces the 2021-22 Annual Scholarship Awards Program. It created the scholarship program as part of its mission to promote economic independence, community service and leadership development.
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Republican leader pushes for expanded COVID-19 liability protections
Apr 1, 2021 4:04 PM - Sen. Dan McConchie, the top Republican in the state Senate, has introduced a bill to shield health care providers and others from being held responsible for injuries or deaths related to COVID-19 exposure. -
Sign up for forum on ACA Health Insurance special enrollmentMar 30, 2021 6:30 PM - State Sen. Don DeWitte (R-St. Charles), and state Representatives Dan Ugaste (R-Geneva) and Suzanne Ness (D-Crystal Lake) are co-hosting a virtual information session on Thursday, April 8 to help Illinoisans who need health insurance connect with the Affordable Care Act Health Insurance Marketplace.
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Should gun owners help schools fund trauma response? Bill would add 1% tax to ammo sales
Mar 26, 2021 8:29 AM - Should gun owners pay to prepare schools for on-campus shootings and other traumatic events? That's the idea behind new legislation in Springfield that would impose an additional 1% tax on ammunition sales.
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Buffalo Grove lawmakers hosting environmental town hall April 7Mar 24, 2021 5:42 PM - A pair of state lawmakers from Buffalo Grove will host a virtual Environmental Town Hall at 7 p.m. April 7 to answer residents' questions about clean water access, conservation efforts and the community's clean energy future.
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Asian American Caucus, Pritzker speak out against violence, bias
Mar 22, 2021 7:19 PM - Less than a week after a deadly attack on Asian Americans in Atlanta, Gov. J.B. Pritzker and members of the General Assembly's Asian American Caucus spoke out against the murders and against discrimination generally toward the Asian American community. -
Bill would require Asian American unit in history classes
Mar 17, 2021 6:25 PM - Six suburban lawmakers sponsored legislation that would require Asian-American history be taught in Illinois schools. The measure passed through a House committee on Wednesday. -
Suburban lawmakers split on party lines over legislation on youth suicide prevention in IllinoisMar 10, 2021 6:41 PM - Suburban lawmakers split on party lines on requiring protocols for awareness and prevention of youth suicide in K-12 schools. Local Republicans worried the legislation would add liability to school districts, while suburban Democrats backed the legislation unanimously.
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