Articles filed under State Legislature
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Suburbanites with family in Hurricane Maria's path describe 'hopelessness'Sep 19, 2017 1:00 am - As a boy growing up in Puerto Rico, state Rep. Fred Crespo of Hoffman Estates heard stories from his grandparents of how the San Felipe Segundo hurricane devastated the ...
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Activist running for Yingling's House seat in Lake CountySep 18, 2017 1:00 am - Ingleside activist Denise Rotheimer announced Monday she's once again running for elected office - this time a state House seat. Rotheimer, the founder of a group called...
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Former Buffalo Grove mayor Hartstein weighing run for state HouseSep 17, 2017 1:00 am - Former Buffalo Grove Village President Elliott Hartstein is circulating nominating petitions for a potential run to replace outgoing state Rep. Carol Sente. Hartstein de...
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Grayslake republican announces run for 62nd HouseSep 13, 2017 1:00 am - Grayslake Republican Bob Bednar on Wednesday announced plans to run for 62nd District Representative, a seat currently occupied by Democrat Sam Yingling. Bednar served a...
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State Rep. Sente says she won't seek re-electionSep 12, 2017 12:01 am - Democratic state Rep. Carol Sente is the latest in a long string of moderate suburban lawmakers to leave office. She will not seek another term in 2018, she told the Dai...
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State Rep. Nekritz to talk about her years in legislature at League meetingSep 03, 2017 11:00 pm - The League of Women Voters Glenview / Glencoe presents "Lunch with Elaine Nekritz, State Representative." Please join us for a celebration of appreciation of 14 years of...
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The Latest: Illinois Senate approves school funding overhaulAug 29, 2017 1:00 am - SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) - The Latest on Illinois lawmakers' efforts to approve a school funding overhaul (all times local): 2:05 p.m. The Illinois Senate has approved a n...
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Illinois House approves school funding planAug 28, 2017 1:00 am - SPRINGFIELD — The Illinois House approved a new school funding plan Monday that will increase state money for all districts and provide $75 million in tax credits for pe...
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Yingling seeks members for women's advisory committeeAug 25, 2017 1:00 am - State Rep. Sam Yingling is inviting local women to join his Women's Issues Citizens' Advisory Committee, which will meet from noon to 1 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 7, at his co...
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Governor signs Rep. Sauer Bill to support foster childrenAug 24, 2017 11:00 pm - LIBERTYVILLE - Last week, Illinois Governor Bruce Rauner signed legislation into law carried through the Illinois General Assembly by state Rep. Nick Sauer (R-Lake Barri...