Articles filed under State Legislature
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Welch emerges as House speaker front-runner; Kifowit withdrawsJan 12, 2021 12:00 am - SPRINGFIELD - State Rep. Emanuel "Chris" Welch gathered crucial support in his bid to be the next speaker of the Illinois House on Tuesday, picking up backing from the L...
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Editorial: Reform requires more than ousting MadiganJan 10, 2021 10:00 pm - First in an Opinion series Later this week, the Illinois House will come together and begin what could be a lengthy effort to elect a speaker from among its members. Pol...
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Willis also challenging Madigan for House speakerJan 06, 2021 12:00 am - SPRINGFIELD - State Reps. Kathleen Willis and Ann Williams have launched bids to replace Michael Madigan as Illinois House speaker. They, along with state Rep. Stephanie...
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After losing election, Skillicorn calls it quits earlyJan 05, 2021 12:00 am - Just days before his Democratic replacement is to be sworn in, Republican state Rep. Allen Skillicorn of East Dundee resigned his position, saying he was tired of corrup...
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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...