Articles filed under Illinois Senate
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'Larger than life': Illinois GOP icon James 'Pate' Philip Jr. has diedNov 25, 2023 6:29 am - Former state Senate President James Peyton "Pate" Philip Jr. was a powerful suburban Republican at a time when that really meant something in Illinois. Philip led the Se...
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Private schools lament end of state's Invest in Kids tax credit for scholarshipsNov 21, 2023 5:13 am - "Disappointed" and "devastated" is how some suburban private schools characterized the demise of the Invest in Kids scholarship initiative. The controversial program, wh...
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Illinois lawmakers OK new nuclear technology but fail to extend private-school scholarshipsNov 12, 2023 6:26 am - SPRINGFIELD, Ill. - The Illinois House on Thursday approved the development of new nuclear reactors, reversing a 1987 moratorium and sending to Gov. J.B. Pritzker a plan...
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Inspired by attacks on bakery, state law allows doxing victims to sue online harassers for moneyAug 15, 2023 10:08 am - The UpRising Bakery and Cafe in Lake in the Hills made national news last year when its plan to hold an all-ages drag brunch sparked not just outcry and protests but thr...
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Free shred event Aug. 12 in Villa ParkJul 25, 2023 9:20 pm - State Sen. Suzy Glowiak Hilton is hosting a free shredding from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, Aug. 12, at Willowbrook High School, 1250 Ardmore Ave. in Villa Park. The event ...
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Recycling event July 8 in Lake ZurichJul 05, 2023 4:45 pm - State Sen. Dan McConchie is hosting a Recycle & Shred Event from 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Saturday, July 8 in Lake Zurich. Acceptable items include paper documents, adult...
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Illinois Sen. Don DeWitte opening district office in St. CharlesJun 27, 2023 7:00 pm - State Sen. Don DeWitte is opening a second local office in his 33rd Senate District at 406 Surrey Woods Drive in St. Charles. The new office will be open from 8:30 a.m....
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Join League of Women Voters June 28 for recap on state legislative sessionJun 26, 2023 1:24 pm - The League of Women Voters of Roselle-Bloomingdale welcomes state Sen. Seth Lewis (24th District) for a summary of the recently concluded Illinois state legislative sess...
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Bill to redesign Illinois' state flag awaits governor's signatureMay 30, 2023 10:33 am - Illinois' state flag could be headed for a makeover. A bill that would form a commission to determine whether the flag should be redesigned and potentially pick a new de...
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Northwest suburban leaders decry new Bears bill, but Moylan says it's not 'my first rodeo'Apr 23, 2023 8:27 am - Reaction to new legislation filed to support the Bears' move to Arlington Heights - while helping pay for the old Soldier Field renovation debt - was negative across the...