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League of Women Voters to host candidate forums for Kane County offices and state House Districts 65, 70Sep 23, 2024 6:09 pm - The Leagues of Women Voters of the Aurora Area, Elgin Area, and Central Kane County will co-host hybrid candidate forums on Sept. 30-Oct. 1. It’s a chance to hear from candidates in contested Kane County races, as well as candidates running to represent state House Districts 65 and 70.
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‘Kamala knocked it out of the park’: Chicago-area delegates have glowing reviews for Harris’ acceptance speechAug 23, 2024 10:49 am - Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris knocked her acceptance speech “out of the park,” capping a party convention filled with joy and optimism, Chicago-area delegates said Friday.
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Lawmaker suggests “bad faith diversion” by township leaders on mental health fundingJul 29, 2024 8:06 pm - State Rep. Daniel Didech said he is willing to explore additional legislation to validate a referendum Wheeling Township voters passed in 2022 to fund mental health services. But he’s also questioning township leaders’ ongoing refusal to levy a voter-approved tax to pay for programs addressing mental health.
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Arlington Heights legislators host town hallsJul 10, 2024 8:08 am - The first of a series of July town halls with three Democratic legislators from Arlington Heights is set for Wednesday night. State Sen. Mark Walker of the 27th District,...
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State Rep. Moeller to hold coffee talk in Elgin July 8Jul 02, 2024 10:53 am - State Rep. Anna Moeller will hold her next Coffee Stop Monday from 11 a.m. to noon July 8, at the Blue Box Cafe, 176 E. Chicago St. in Elgin.
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Stalled bills: ‘Dignity in Pay Act,’ Prisoner Review Board changes fail to moveJun 07, 2024 7:42 pm - A bill eliminating the subminimum wage for workers with disabilities failed to pass the General Assembly ahead of its May adjournment, although sponsors say they hope to ...
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Arlington Heights trustee tapped for 53rd District House seatJun 05, 2024 9:46 pm - A panel of Northwest suburban Democratic leaders picked Arlington Heights village Trustee Nicolle Grasse as the new state representative for the 53rd District. Grasse wil...
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Suburbs face new dilemma with fate of grocery tax in their handsJun 03, 2024 2:33 pm - The Illinois legislature’s decision to eliminate the state’s 1% grocery tax, but allow cities and villages to replace it with a 1% tax of their own, is receiving mixed reviews from suburban leaders.
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Not surprisingly, suburban political leaders divided on Trump verdictMay 31, 2024 10:14 am - Reactions from suburban politicians and candidates to former President Donald Trump’s felony convictions largely were predictable, with many Republicans criticizing prosecutors and the trial itself and many Democrats expressing support for the legal process.
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Local legislators to host kids fair June 8 in GenevaMay 28, 2024 2:28 pm - State Representatives Dan Ugaste (R-Geneva) and Jeff Keicher (R-Sycamore) are hosting an Outside Kids Fair on Saturday, June 8, at Chapelstreet Church in Geneva. The eve...