Articles filed under State Legislature
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House District 45: BrinkmanFeb 19, 2014 12:01 am - Of the four thoughtful Republicans seeking the House District 45 seat in the March 18 primary, we like Daniel Brinkman of Carol Stream. At 26 years old, Brinkman is enth...
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Proposal would give Olympians state tax break on winningsFeb 19, 2014 12:01 am - A suburban Democrat wants to make it easier for Jason Brown to skate through the upcoming tax season following his Olympic bronze win. State Sen. Julie Morrison of Deerf...
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Proposal would let some four-time DUI offenders get driver's licensesFeb 19, 2014 12:01 am - Local lawmakers are considering giving people with four DUIs a chance to get restricted driver's permits, changing the law that bans them from getting an Illinois licens...
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2 in 50th House race get money from fan of conservative GOPFeb 18, 2014 4:30 am - A Lake Forest businessman known for supporting conservative Republicans has donated to two of the four people seeking the nomination for 50th House District seat in the ...
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Lawsuit could pave way for Cullerton to lead DuPage DemocratsFeb 18, 2014 4:30 am - With state Sen. Tom Cullerton considering a bid to become chairman of the DuPage Democratic Party, two of his supporters are mounting a legal challenge that could help c...
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42nd House hopefuls talk pensions, special interestsFeb 14, 2014 12:01 am - With only a minute to answer individual questions at a candidates forum in Wheaton, incumbent state Rep. Jeanne Ives and challenger Adam Johnson focused much of their di...
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50th House hopefuls discuss state financesFeb 14, 2014 12:01 am - If the temporary state income tax increase is allowed to expire as planned in January 2015, what should the state do to make up for the loss of the nearly $5 billion it ...
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65th House GOP hopefuls talk gay marriage in HuntleyFeb 13, 2014 12:01 am - The three people seeking to be the next state 65th House District representative agree Illinois' finances, including its budget and pension obligations, are a mess that ...
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24th GOP hopefuls debate spread of casino gamblingFeb 11, 2014 12:01 am - Former state Rep. Chris Nybo says downtown Chicago should get a casino, but only if an existing gambling facility in Aurora, Elgin or Joliet packs it in and moves to the...
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Sandack, Matune tussle over state pension fixesFeb 10, 2014 12:00 am - State Rep. Ron Sandack says he voted for cuts approved in December to public pensions as an “incremental, solid first step” toward fixing a broken system. Now he has pro...