Articles filed under Illinois Senate
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Lester: Illinois Supreme Court justice goes undercover in bond courtAug 22, 2016 5:30 am - Illinois Supreme Court Justice Anne Burke sometimes goes “undercover” to watch Cook County's bond court call and says she doesn't always like what she sees. On one o...
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Rolling Meadows mayor, Palatine supervisor, AH trustee want Murphy seatAug 17, 2016 1:00 am - Local Republican leaders said Wednesday that two current members of the Illinois House, Palatine Township's supervisor and Rolling Meadows' mayor are among the candidate...
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Senate District 26 office opensJul 25, 2016 1:00 am - State Sen. Dan McConchie of Hawthorn Woods and the Ela Township Republicans will host a ribbon cutting from 3 to 4 p.m., Wednesday, July 27, for the official opening of ...
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Suburban lawmakers say something's got to give in SpringfieldJun 28, 2016 1:00 am - Democratic state Sen. Melinda Bush says she's “had enough” of politics as usual in Illinois, and the budget impasse that has threatened schools and social service agenci...
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Oberweis says income tax increase will be part of state budget compromiseJun 07, 2016 1:00 am - An income tax increase is an "inevitable" part of any state budget compromise, according to State Sen. Jim Oberweis. But the Sugar Grove Republican hasn't decided if he'...
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Duffy state Senate replacement McConchie sworn inApr 20, 2016 1:00 am - Dan McConchie was sworn in as the new 26th District state senator at a ceremony Wednesday night, filling the empty seat left by Barrington Hills Republican Dan Duffy who...
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Sen. Murphy hosts town-hall meeting April 26Apr 18, 2016 1:00 am - State Sen. Matt Murphy, a Republican from Palatine, will host a town-hall meeting at 7 p.m. Tuesday, April 26, at Arlington Heights' village hall, 33 S. Arlington Height...
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Bills would give voters say over township, road district consolidationApr 18, 2016 1:00 am - Two state Senate bills from Lake County legislators are among the latest suggestions in the continuing debate on consolidating government services to save money. The mai...
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Forums on veteran services scheduled for summerApr 12, 2016 1:00 am - Illinois veterans will have a chance to discuss their needs, particularly for mental health and other services, with state officials at two forums in the suburbs in June...
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McConchie likely to start state Senate term earlyMar 18, 2016 1:00 am - Republican Dan McConchie of Hawthorn Woods is likely to get a head start on both an Illinois Senate term and the next election, a local GOP leader said. With state Sen. ...