Articles filed under Politics
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Municipal leaders decry proposed cuts to local share of tax moneyApr 20, 2021 1:00 am - SPRINGFIELD - Municipal leaders are pushing back on a proposal by Gov. J.B. Pritzker that would further reduce state funds given to local governments each year. Several ...
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Afghanistan withdrawal draws concerns over abducted Lombard manApr 20, 2021 1:00 am - WASHINGTON - As the U.S. moves to withdraw its military from Afghanistan over the next five months, concerns are growing about one American who risks being left behind. ...
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House bill would guarantee admission to U of I system for some community college studentsApr 20, 2021 1:00 am - Illinois community college students would have a path to guaranteed admission into the University of Illinois system under legislation passed by the state House on Tuesd...
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Lawmakers spar over using estimates in redistrictingApr 20, 2021 1:00 am - SPRINGFIELD - Democrats and Republicans in the Illinois General Assembly are continuing to wrangle over the possible use of census estimates, as opposed to official numb...
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Lawmakers push to require nursing homes to offer virtual visitsApr 20, 2021 1:00 am - SPRINGFIELD - Lawmakers and advocates are calling for the Illinois General Assembly to pass a bill that would require nursing homes to offer virtual visits for residents...
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Unplug from cable newsApr 20, 2021 1:00 am - This year, I ran for a trustee position in the village of Lindenhurst. Here are some observations from my campaign. Before I start, it's important I state this: Trustees...
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More seniors could soon qualify for property tax freezeApr 20, 2021 1:00 am - The income cap for Illinois senior citizens to qualify for a freeze on their property tax assessments could be raised from $65,000 to $75,000 under proposed legislation ...
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The case against court packingApr 20, 2021 1:00 am - This week, liberal Democrats, led by Jerry Nadler, chairman of the House Judiciary Committee, and Sen. Ed Markey of Massachusetts unveiled their proposal to increase the...
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34-year-old Des Plaines mayor says he's retiring from politicsApr 19, 2021 5:30 am - Only 34 years old, Des Plaines Mayor Matthew Bogusz is young enough to have a long political career ahead of him. But as his second mayoral term comes to a close, Bogusz...
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Tax credit bill aims to alleviate affordable housing shortageApr 19, 2021 1:00 am - SPRINGFIELD - A bill that would offer state tax credits to owners and developers of affordable housing units passed out of committee last week at the Illinois Capitol. S...