Articles filed under State Legislature
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A few intraparty fights on tap in key Lake County legislature racesMar 08, 2022 12:00 am - Based on the first two days of candidate filing, a few intraparty showdowns are in the offing for Lake County seats in the General Assembly. All state House and Senate ...
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Gong-Gershowitz drug take-back bill passes Illinois HouseMar 03, 2022 12:00 am - A bill sponsored by state Rep. Jennifer Gong-Gershowitz that will make it easier for people to dispose of pharmaceutical drugs has advanced through the Illinois House of...
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State Sen. Laura Murphy opening new office in Des PlainesFeb 28, 2022 12:00 am - State Sen. Laura Murphy will be opening a new office in Des Plaines on Tuesday, March 1. The new office is at 1645 S. River Road, Suite 7, Des Plaines. Her office can be...
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Villa Park senator Cullerton resigns, plans to change plea in embezzlement caseFeb 23, 2022 12:00 am - Democratic state Sen. Tom Cullerton of Villa Park resigned from office Wednesday morning just before his attorney told a federal judge the longtime lawmaker would soon p...
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Leaders preach civility as mask debate continues on House floorFeb 22, 2022 12:00 am - SPRINGFIELD - In the first half-hour of House session Tuesday at the Capitol, the leaders of each party made calls for civility, two lawmakers recounted their recollecti...
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Lawmakers throw $2,800 in groceries into carts in race to benefit Fox Valley food pantriesFeb 21, 2022 12:00 am - State Sen. Don DeWitte and state Rep. Suzanne Ness hit the Batavia Jewel-Osco Monday morning for a friendly grocery store race benefiting two area food pantries and hund...
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Bartlett mayor announces campaign for state House seatFeb 20, 2022 12:00 am - Citing his financial background and record of promoting growth, Bartlett Mayor Kevin Wallace has announced he is running as a Republican for the 49th District state Hous...
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Health-data bill, subject of death threats, stalledFeb 17, 2022 12:00 am - State Rep. Deb Conroy has moved her staff, and health-data legislation she sponsored has been sidelined in the wake of a campaign against the bill that included death th...
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Arlington Heights attorney challenging Walker for 53rd District House seatFeb 08, 2022 12:00 am - Arlington Heights veteran and attorney Jack Vrett declared Tuesday as a Republican candidate to challenge Democratic state Rep. Mark Walker in the 53rd House District. "...
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Blood drive Feb. 8 in PalatineJan 23, 2022 12:00 am - The office of state Rep. Tom Morrison will host a blood drive from 9 a.m. to 2 p. m. Tuesday, Feb. 8, in partnership with Palatine Township and the nonprofit Vitalant. ...