Articles filed under Illinois Senate
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Few battles, so far, in state legislative primaries in Kane, McHenry countiesMar 08, 2022 12:00 am - Two Republicans are vying for the chance to boot Democrat state Rep. Suzanne Ness of Crystal Lake from office. Connie Cain of Gilberts and Arin Thrower of West Dundee ha...
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Former state Sen. Thomas Cullerton pleads guilty to embezzling from TeamstersMar 08, 2022 12:00 am - Former state Sen. Thomas Cullerton pleaded guilty Tuesday to one count of embezzlement, admitting he improperly took more than $240,000 from the Teamsters labor union. C...
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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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A few intraparty fights on tap in key Lake County legislature racesMar 08, 2022 12:00 am - Based on the first two days of candidate filing, a few intraparty showdowns are in the offing for Lake County seats in the General Assembly. All state House and Senate ...
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State Sen. Laura Murphy opening new office in Des PlainesFeb 28, 2022 12:00 am - State Sen. Laura Murphy will be opening a new office in Des Plaines on Tuesday, March 1. The new office is at 1645 S. River Road, Suite 7, Des Plaines. Her office can be...
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Villa Park senator Cullerton resigns, plans to change plea in embezzlement caseFeb 23, 2022 12:00 am - Democratic state Sen. Tom Cullerton of Villa Park resigned from office Wednesday morning just before his attorney told a federal judge the longtime lawmaker would soon p...
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Lawmakers throw $2,800 in groceries into carts in race to benefit Fox Valley food pantriesFeb 21, 2022 12:00 am - State Sen. Don DeWitte and state Rep. Suzanne Ness hit the Batavia Jewel-Osco Monday morning for a friendly grocery store race benefiting two area food pantries and hund...
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Murphy hosts Des Plaines blood drive Dec. 29Dec 20, 2021 12:00 am - State Sen. Laura Murphy will host a blood drive from 2 to 6 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 29, at the West Park Fieldhouse, 651 S. Wolf Road in Des Plaines. Murphy, a Democrat fro...
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Democrats Yingling, Edly-Allen announce candidacies for open 31st District Senate seatDec 17, 2021 12:00 am - Two Democrats announced their candidacies Friday in what likely will be a hot primary election to succeed outgoing Sen. Melinda Bush in the 31st state Senate District. S...
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Melinda Bush won't seek reelection to state SenateDec 15, 2021 12:00 am - Calling it a "happy-sad" moment, Democratic state Sen. Melinda Bush of Grayslake announced Wednesday she is not running for reelection in 2022 but will finish her term. ...