Articles filed under State Legislature
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State rep to propose time limits on flags at half-staff, after Vernon Hills requestJan 02, 2021 12:00 am - State Rep. Dan Didech says he'll introduce legislation to create guidelines regarding the display of the American flag. The proposal follows a letter sent to Gov. J.B. P...
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Senator Fine highlights SmartBuy program to boost homeownership among young peopleDec 23, 2020 12:00 am - To offer support to working class families and communities of color in Illinois, state Sen. Laura Fine, a Glenview Democrat, is drawing attention to the new SmartBuy mor...
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Restore Illinois Collaborative Commission looks ahead to 2021Dec 22, 2020 10:00 pm - Members of the bipartisan, bicameral Restore Illinois Collaborative Commission met Tuesday to discuss the commission's accomplishments and future goals during its final ...
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State Rep. Mason seeking ideas for legislationDec 15, 2020 12:00 am - State Rep. Joyce Mason, a Democrat from Gurnee, is asking constituents to share ideas for bills in advance of the pending legislative session in January. Mason said she...
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State lawmakers say insurers are making excess profits during pandemicDec 11, 2020 12:00 am - SPRINGFIELD - Two Democratic lawmakers this week introduced legislation to reduce state payments to the insurance companies that manage Illinois' Medicaid program, argui...
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State Rep. Mussman soliciting ideas for legislationDec 09, 2020 12:00 am - With the opening of the 102nd General Assembly and a new legislative session approaching, state Rep. Michelle Mussman, a Democrat from Schaumburg, is encouraging residen...
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Morrison hosts holiday baby supply drive in PalatineDec 07, 2020 12:00 am - State Rep. Tom Morrison is hosting holiday baby supply drive to collect needed items for Hopeful Beginnings in Palatine. The organization works to support women in need ...
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Sen. Laura Murphy collecting holidays cards for those in long-term careDec 03, 2020 12:00 am - Illinois Sen. Laura Murphy is collecting holiday cards to deliver to the residents at local long-term care facilities, to help them stay connected to their community and...
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'You can't sit by and do nothing': Lawmaker challenges Madigan's House leadershipDec 01, 2020 4:30 am - State Rep. Stephanie Kifowit says lawmakers shouldn't have to "grovel" before Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan to move bills forward for a vote, including those on...
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Willis says she won't vote for Madigan to be speakerDec 01, 2020 12:00 am - The chair of the House Democratic Caucus said Tuesday she won't vote for Michael Madigan to retain the speaker's gavel, making her the 19th House Democrat — and the firs...