Articles filed under State Legislature
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New law caps 'golden parachutes' for local government leadersAug 16, 2018 1:00 am - A new law signed by Gov. Bruce Rauner this week limits the amount of severance local governments can pay to outgoing employees and prevents payouts for any employee fire...
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Rooney town hall Aug. 20 in Rolling MeadowsAug 12, 2018 1:00 am - State Sen. Tom Rooney will host a town-hall meeting Monday, Aug. 20, in Rolling Meadows to discuss issues facing the state and Northwest suburbs. The Rolling Meadows Rep...
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Sauer withdraws as state House candidate after scandalAug 07, 2018 1:00 am - Nearly a week after he resigned amidst a sex scandal, former state Rep. Nick Sauer of Lake Barrington formally withdrew Tuesday as the Republican nominee for the state H...
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How Democratic dynasties, Republican infighting and big campaign money shape fall racesAug 07, 2018 1:00 am - Amanda Biela was campaigning door to door in north suburban Glenview one afternoon last week when she stopped to talk with a senior watering his front lawn. "I'm running...
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Lake Bluff's Lesser to run in 58th DistrictAug 07, 2018 1:00 am - Republican Party leaders have chosen Lake Bluff resident Rick Lesser to be the GOP candidate for the 58th House District seat in the November election. He'll face Democr...
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Lake County state's attorney now investigating Sauer allegationsAug 05, 2018 1:00 am - Lake County prosecutors are investigating allegations former state Rep. Nick Sauer of Lake Barrington unlawfully posted nude photos of an ex-girlfriend on a fake Instagr...
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Sauer's resignation doesn't guarantee a Democratic win in 51st District raceAug 02, 2018 1:00 am - Lake Barrington Republican Nick Sauer's resignation from the state House after a bombshell revelation involving nude photos of an ex-girlfriend doesn't necessarily hand ...
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Rooney to speak at Rolling Meadows Chamber luncheonAug 01, 2018 1:00 am - State Sen. Tom Rooney will speak during a Rolling Meadows Chamber of Commerce luncheon on Wednesday, Aug. 8, from 11:45 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. at the chamber's office, 3601 W...
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State Rep. Nick Sauer resigns after nude photos complaintAug 01, 2018 1:00 am - Republican state Rep. Nick Sauer of Lake Barrington stepped down Wednesday, hours after a news story detailed an allegation that he posted nude photos of an ex-girlfrien...
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State legislator plans to work in private sector after leaving officeJul 19, 2018 1:00 am - State Sen. Karen McConnaughay confirmed rumors about her plans after leaving public office Thursday with an announcement she will pursue opportunities in the private sec...