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Sen. Tom Cullerton pleads not guilty to federal embezzlement charges
Aug 16, 2019 1:30 PM - Illinois state Sen. Tom Cullerton has pleaded not guilty to embezzlement charges.
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Longtime lawmaker's son could face Stephens for state House seat
Aug 13, 2019 9:13 PM - A perennial candidate from Chicago's Northwest Side announced this week he will run as a Democrat for a state House seat his father held for more than three decades. -
At least one Democrat wants to challenge Grant in House Dist. 42
Aug 12, 2019 9:48 PM - At least one Democrat is hoping to unseat the first-term Republican in Illinois House District 42. Lisle Democrat Ken Mejia-Beal has announced his bid to challenge Rep. Amy Grant. -
Solar workshop Tuesday at Mount Prospect libraryAug 11, 2019 1:00 AM - State Senator Ann Gillespie and ComEd will host a solar and energy efficiency workshop Tuesday night at the Mount Prospect Public Library.
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Governor signs bill aimed at 'changing culture' in workplace
Aug 10, 2019 7:34 PM - Gov. J.B. Pritzker on Friday signed into law a measure aimed at preventing workplace sexual harassment and protecting victims who come forward. -
Crespo to be honored at nonprofit's fundraiser Oct. 4Aug 7, 2019 12:09 PM - Leyden Family Service and the SHARE Program will host their 17th annual fundraiser gala, "Handing Out Hope," at 6 p.m. Friday, Oct. 4 at the Marriott Chicago Northwest, 4800 Hoffman Blvd. in Hoffman Estates.
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Students shouldn't forget about 'soft' skills, employers say
Aug 7, 2019 8:13 PM - Many students have the technical and computer skills to be successful, but some lack the so-called "soft skills" -- like communicating effectively with others, according to local business leaders who attended a roundtable discussion Wednesday in Arlington Heights. -
Days after indictment, Cullerton out as one committee chairman, in as another
Aug 6, 2019 4:10 PM - State Sen. Tom Cullerton was replaced as chairman of the Senate Labor Committee, a move that comes four days after he was indicted on federal charges of embezzling money from a labor union. But he was named the new chairman of the Veterans Affairs Committee. -
Meet state representative at 'Donuts with Dan' eventsAug 5, 2019 3:55 PM - State Rep. Daniel Didech of Buffalo Grove will host two "Donuts with Dan" events this month.
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Lawmakers looking to close loophole in college aid being exploited by suburban parents
Aug 2, 2019 3:20 PM - A pair of Illinois House committees have scheduled a joint hearing next week to explore recent news reports about wealthy parents exploiting a legal loophole in order to draw down more student financial aid for their children.
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