Articles filed under Illinois Senate
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University funding overhaul bill advances in House despite U of I oppositionMar 26, 2026 6:19 pm - A bill that would overhaul the way Illinois funds its public universities advanced out of a House committee Thursday and could face a vote by the full House soon, despite...
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Voters settle primary contests for state House, Senate seatsMar 18, 2026 2:55 pm - Republicans and Democrats have chosen their nominees for a state Senate seat and two state House seats that represent parts of Kane, DuPage and McHenry counties.
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GOP candidate endorsed by retiring state Sen. Don DeWitte projected to lose in 33rd DistrictMar 18, 2026 8:21 am - A candidate who was endorsed by outgoing Republican state Sen. Don DeWitte in the 33rd District primary is projected to lose the GOP primary.
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Tired of loud ads while streaming? So are some state lawmakersMar 12, 2026 6:43 pm - A bill that would prevent streaming services from running commercials at a higher volume than the shows and movies people are watching passed through the Senate Energy and Public Utilities Committee on Thursday.
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Cook circuit clerk’s proposal would create county depositories for willsMar 04, 2026 7:23 pm - Instead of an old file cabinet in the basement, or tucked away in a closet, Illinois residents should be able to store their wills in a secure county-run depository.
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Jessica Breugelmans: 2026 candidate for Illinois Senate District 33Feb 28, 2026 4:00 am - Jessica Breugelmans of Geneva is running for the Republican nomination for state Senate District 33 in the March 17, 2026 primary election.
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Despite encounter with resident, Simmons isn’t changing door-to-door campaigning tacticsFeb 27, 2026 3:54 pm - Democratic congressional candidate Mike Simmons’ team won’t let an uncomfortable encounter with a potential voter change how it conducts door-to-door campaigning.
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Candidates discuss issues in legislature for Senate Dist. 33Feb 26, 2026 7:22 am - Candidates for the Republican nomination for Illinois Senate from District 33 discuss issues with Daily Herald Editorial Board in a video Zoom interview.
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Endorsement: Breugelmans for GOP in Illinois Senate Dist. 33Feb 25, 2026 4:00 am - The Daily Herald endorses Jessica Breugelmans for the Republican nomination for Illinois Senate from District 33.
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Pritzker to present budget as Illinois faces federal funding uncertaintyFeb 16, 2026 3:11 pm - Gov. JB Pritzker will stand in front of the General Assembly on Wednesday in a familiar position: confronting tremendous uncertainty over the state’s financial future.