Articles filed under State Legislature
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Lester: Suburban lawmakers refund leadership stipends after reportJan 12, 2017 4:30 am - After the Daily Herald reported two suburban lawmakers were getting $1,506 checks for two days of work, state Reps. Peter Breen and Keith Wheeler decided to refund the m...
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Lester: Suburban lawmakers get $1,506 checks for two days of workJan 09, 2017 4:30 am - The state's bill backlog has surpassed $11 billion and there's no budget in place, but two suburban Republican lawmakers each will get extra $1,506 checks for two days o...
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Incoming state senator to speak at 'Legislative Brew' Jan. 18Jan 08, 2017 10:00 pm - This month's "Legislative Brew" event features incoming 22nd District state Senator-elect Cristina Castro from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 18, at the Elgin Area Ch...
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Skillicorn stepping down as East Dundee trusteeJan 02, 2017 12:00 am - Allen Skillicorn is stepping down from his position as East Dundee trustee to focus on his new role in the state legislature. Skillicorn, a Republican, was elected in N...
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Teacher advisory council meetingDec 05, 2016 12:00 am - 59th District state Rep. Carol Sente of Vernon Hills is hosting a Teacher Advisory Council meeting from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 8, at the Vernon Hills Park Distric...
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Mussman reminds seniors of new anti-fraud lawDec 04, 2016 12:00 am - With the holiday season approaching, state Rep. Michelle Mussman of Schaumburg is reminding seniors of the new law she passed to help protect them from fraud. House Bill...
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Democratic state lawmakers sue Munger to get paidDec 02, 2016 12:00 am - Illinois House Democratic lawmakers are suing Republican Comptroller Leslie Munger, claiming her move to delay lawmakers' paychecks is unconstitutional. The complaint, f...
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Lawmakers vote to extend historic tax credit for Elgin, Aurora by one yearDec 01, 2016 12:00 am - State lawmakers approved a one-year extension of a special tax credit program for the redevelopment of historic properties in river communities including Aurora and Elgi...
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Yingling office moves to Round Lake BeachNov 29, 2016 12:00 am - Democratic state Rep. Sam Yingling has moved his office from Grayslake to 1919 Route 83, Suite 1, Round Lake Beach. Yingling represents the 62nd House District, which co...
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Cellphones for soldiersNov 25, 2016 12:00 am - Community members are encouraged to drop off gently used cellphones at state Rep. Carol Sente's full-time constituent service office, 294 Evergreen Drive in Vernon Hills...