Articles filed under State Legislature
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In 28th Senate race, both candidates call for stricter gun laws and bansOct 10, 2022 1:00 am - In a rare example of bipartisan agreement on the divisive issue, Democratic state Sen. Laura Murphy and Republican challenger Sal Raspanti both support banning the sale ...
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Both candidates in 43rd Senate District making first bid for the General AssemblyOct 10, 2022 1:00 am - While Diane Harris and Rachel Ventura have served at the local level, both are seeking a first term in the state Senate in the upcoming general election. Harris, a Jolie...
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Syed, Bos disagree over state law addressing climate changeOct 09, 2022 1:00 am - Last year, Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed the Climate and Equitable Jobs Act, a law aimed at putting the state on the path toward 100% "clean" energy. In the race for the 51s...
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Candidate forums set for 8th Congressional, 44th state House districtsOct 09, 2022 1:00 am - The League of Women Voters of the Palatine Area is hosting candidate forums this month for Illinois House District 44 and the 8th Congressional District. The virtual for...
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Why Lake County's top prosecutor isn't bailing on the SAFE-T ActOct 07, 2022 5:20 am - Will County State's Attorney James Glasgow questions whether lawmakers behind Illinois' controversial SAFE-T Act "are deliberately trying to destroy public order." McHen...
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Moeller, Nowak share views on abortion access, lack of parental notification requirementOct 07, 2022 1:00 am - The topic of abortion as an exclusively state issue as well as Illinois' current lack of a parental notification law for girls receiving abortions bookended an hourlong ...
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Lake Villa trustee looks to unseat McHenry senator who says Illinois goes too far on abortionOct 07, 2022 1:00 am - A Lake Villa trustee looking to unseat a Republican in the state Senate said she was motivated to run after the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade in June. Attorn...
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Incumbent Walker defends SAFE-T Act, while challenger Vrett calls for repealOct 06, 2022 5:30 am - Two Arlington Heights candidates for a state House seat have sharp disagreements on Illinois' new criminal justice reform law, with Republican Jack Vrett saying it makes...
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54th House District candidates forum rescheduledOct 04, 2022 1:00 am - The League of Women Voters Arlington Heights-Mount Prospect-Buffalo Grove-Wheeling-Prospect Heights-Elk Grove Village is apologizing for mistakenly scheduling a forum fo...
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Candidate forum for state Senate District 21 set for Oct. 13Oct 04, 2022 1:00 am - Voters of the newly configured Illinois Senate 21st District are invited to attend an online candidate forum at 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 13, sponsored by the League of Wome...