Articles filed under Illinois Senate
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33rd District Senate McConnaughay: Candidate ProfileFeb 09, 2014 10:00 pm - Back to 33rd District Senate Candidate did not respond or is in an uncontested primary. ...
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Lawmakers ready to tinker with concealed carryJan 13, 2014 4:30 am - While Illinoisans apply by the thousands to carry a handgun in public for the first time, some lawmakers already are preparing to amend the infant law. When the General ...
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Nybo joins race to succeed DillardNov 18, 2013 9:50 am - Former state Rep. Chris Nybo says he’s joining the Republican primary race to succeed Sen. Kirk Dillard in the Illinois Senate. Nybo will take on state Rep. Dennis Rebol...
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Mortgage relief workshop:Jul 25, 2013 5:24 pm - A mortgage relief workshop is set for 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, July 27, at the Gonzalez Office Center, 2106 Grand Ave., Waukegan. Homeowners will be provided with info...
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Senate Democrats want more school money, not cutsMay 17, 2013 5:01 pm - SPRINGFIELD — Illinois Senate Democrats are proposing a $156 million boost in primary and secondary education next year. Key budget negotiators say the money would help ...
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Wheeling students tell lawmakers how important citizenship isApr 05, 2013 5:23 am - It began as a real-life learning unit on immigration for students in Wheeling, Buffalo Grove, Arlington Heights and Mount Prospect. It ended Thursday with a collection o...
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Legislators to give insights on new session in Springfield at breakfastJan 24, 2013 3:29 pm - Submitted by Metro West Council of Government The Metro West Council of Government will host its annual Legislative Breakfast from 7:30 to 9:30 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 29, at...
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Editorial: The fundamental problems of holding dual officesNov 26, 2012 4:00 am - Although we have differences with some of state Sen. Terry Link’s positions, we decided that his background and leadership merited our endorsement in the election just p...
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State Sen. Terry Link to run for Waukegan mayorNov 20, 2012 12:47 pm - State Sen. Terry Link will run for mayor in Waukegan next year, the veteran lawmaker confirmed Tuesday. Link, who leads Lake County’s Democratic organization and has bec...
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The challenges ahead for IllinoisNov 16, 2012 3:40 am - The campaigns are over. Now, it is clear. Four years ago when voters said that they demanded affordable health care, they meant it. In Illinois, when they said they dema...