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Daily Herald opinion: Pritzker's speech at least offers chance for debates we couldn't have had years ago
Feb 17, 2023 10:31 AM - Daily Herald opinion: Gov. Pritzker's State of the State speech this week will spark plenty of questions and debate, but it's worth noting that, whatever is responsible, it's a debate we couldn't have imagined a short time ago. -
State senator from Arlington Heights files Bears tax break bill, but she wants TIF reform, too
Feb 7, 2023 7:53 PM - Legislation that would give the Chicago Bears a massive property tax break to redevelop Arlington Park has a surprise sponsor: Democratic state Sen. Ann Gillespie of Arlington Heights, who said she's open to the concept if it comes with her long-sought reforms to tax-increment financing. -
Murphy appointed assistant majority leader of Illinois Senate
Feb 6, 2023 1:16 PM - State Sen. Laura Murphy, a Democrat from Des Plaines, has been appointed to serve as assistant majority leader of the Illinois Senate. -
Lemont mayor Egofske chosen to replace Durkin in state House
Feb 5, 2023 7:56 PM - Lemont Mayor John Egofske was chosen Sunday to fill the 82nd District Illinois House seat left vacant by last month's resignation of former House Republican Leader Jim Durkin. -
Rosemont's Stephens adds GOP House leadership post
Jan 24, 2023 6:46 PM - Add one more title to Rosemont Mayor and state Rep. Brad Stephens' business card: Assistant House Minority Leader. -
State Rep. Canty hosting open house ThursdayJan 23, 2023 1:17 PM - State Rep. Mary Beth Canty, a Democrat from Arlington Heights, is hosting an open house from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Thursday at her district office, 12 E Northwest Highway in Arlington Heights.
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State Rep. Mussman to host town hall Jan. 26 in Hoffman Estates
Jan 18, 2023 2:04 PM - Democratic state Rep. Michelle Mussman of Schaumburg is inviting local residents to attend a town hall Jan. 26, in Hoffman Estates. -
Didech's legislation would give students academic credit for serving as election judges
Jan 17, 2023 9:05 PM - Amid statewide shortages of election judges, state Rep. Daniel Didech has introduced legislation to encourage college students to serve in that role in exchange for academic credit. -
'I've been called a RINO. That's fine': Durkin leaves parting criticism of his party as he exits state House
Jan 10, 2023 6:16 PM - Illinois House Republican Leader Jim Durkin left his legislative seat Tuesday with more critical words for his own party, including its embrace of former President Trump. -
State House Republican leader Durkin announces his exit from the General Assembly
Jan 8, 2023 6:51 PM - Rep. Jim Durkin, former GOP leader, announced he is resigning from the state legislature.
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