Articles filed under IL House 55
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More contested legislative races emerge for Northwest suburbsMar 15, 2022 1:00 am - A pair of Republican primaries to decide challengers for incumbent Democratic state legislators serving the Northwest suburbs materialized before Monday's candidate fili...
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The few legislative showdowns brewing in Northwest suburban Cook CountyMar 08, 2022 12:00 am - With day two of the candidate petition filing period for the June primary election now complete, only one political challenger has surfaced for any of the five state sen...
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Didech, newcomers in 54th, 55th districts announce 2022 candidaciesJan 13, 2022 12:00 am - Democratic state Rep. Daniel Didech of Buffalo Grove and a pair of political newcomers have announced their candidacies for seats representing the Northwest suburbs in t...
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How Jet City Coalition aims to help seniors and low-income residents in communities near O'HareDec 14, 2021 10:00 pm - Paying it forward is a simple idea. But with jobs, kids, money woes and, oh yeah, pandemic problems, it can be easier said than done. But Kevin Murphy of Des Plaines wan...
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Suburban lawmaker says there's a 'war on police.' Will his proposals help?Nov 26, 2021 4:30 am - According to data released by the FBI this fall, 60,105 law enforcement officers were assaulted in the line of duty in 2020 - up 4,071 from 2019 - and nearly a third of ...
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Plan to create commission on high-speed rail heads to governorMay 30, 2021 1:00 am - A suburban lawmaker's legislation to create a statewide plan for a high-speed rail system connecting St. Louis and Chicago passed the state House on Sunday. The bill, sp...
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Elk Grove, legislators push for new rules to make annexations easierApr 27, 2021 5:30 am - On the heels of a bitter annexation dispute, Elk Grove Village and two legislators are advancing new state rules that would make it easier for municipalities to acquire ...
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Mask giveaway and document shredding event Saturday in Des PlainesJun 17, 2020 1:00 am - State Rep. Marty Moylan will host a combined mask giveaway and community shred day Saturday in Des Plaines. The event is from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Acuity Brands park...
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Des Plaines shred day:Jun 17, 2019 1:00 am - A community shred day is set for Saturday, June 22, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Juno Lighting Group, 1300 S. Wolf Road, Des Plaines. The event, which is free and open to the pu...
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Moylan leads Smolenski in 55th DistrictNov 06, 2018 6:00 pm - Des Plaines Democratic state Rep. Marty Moylan holds a solid lead over GOP challenger Marilyn Smolenski of Park Ridge in their race for the 55th state House District. Wi...