Articles filed under Illinois House
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Suburban legislators' ethics bill passes Illinois House, SenateMay 31, 2021 1:00 am - SPRINGFIELD – Shortly after 1 a.m. Tuesday, the Illinois Senate passed a bill aiming to improve ethics standards for elected officials after it was filed just hours earl...
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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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Suburban lawmakers debate birth control bill before House passes measureMay 30, 2021 1:00 am - Schaumburg state Rep. Michelle Mussman clashed Sunday with fellow suburban Reps. Deanna Mazzochi of Elmhurst and Amy Grant of Wheaton over legislation allowing pharmacis...
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Democrats' map proposal would pit suburban Republican lawmakers against one anotherMay 24, 2021 1:00 am - Suburban House Republicans could see some losses in the next election based on the proposed Illinois legislative map, which would pit some incumbent lawmakers against on...
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Newly proposed Illinois legislative maps already being blasted as inaccurate, unfairMay 22, 2021 1:00 am - Newly proposed legislative maps that were drawn by the General Assembly's Democratic majority and that would shape the state House and state Senate for the next decade a...
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Illinois Democrats release proposed new state legislative districtsMay 21, 2021 1:00 am - Proposed maps of new legislative boundaries have been released by the redistricting committees of the Illinois Senate and House. The maps, showing proposed new legislati...
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Measure to supply menstrual products in all school bathrooms passes HouseMay 20, 2021 1:00 am - SPRINGFIELD - A bill that would require schools to provide free menstrual hygiene products in all bathrooms for grades 4 through 12 passed the Illinois House and will no...
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State reps. Bos, McLaughlin host May 18 virtual town hallMay 11, 2021 1:00 am - State reps. Chris Bos of the 51st District and Martin McLaughlin of the 52nd District, are partnering to host a virtual town hall from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. May 18. "Whethe...
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Where suburban lawmakers hold sway under the state Capitol domeMay 08, 2021 1:00 am - Suburban lawmakers, by their sheer numbers, are on almost every legislative committee in Illinois. But there are some committees, such as appropriations and education in...
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Public funds for a stadium on Arlington Park site? At least one state lawmaker open to itMay 05, 2021 1:00 am - Amid rumors that a professional sports franchise such as the Chicago Bears or Chicago White Sox could be interested in buying Arlington Park to build a new stadium, thre...