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‘Nothing underhanded’: Moylan defends move to end reelection bid, set up staffer as replacementNov 05, 2025 12:20 pm - Democratic state Rep. Marty Moylan of Des Plaines said a recent series of significant health battles is behind his decision to end his campaign for an eighth term in Springfield in favor of his chief of staff, Justin Cochran.
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NIU welcomes Illinois Senate minority leader for ‘Rebuilding Democracy’ lectureNov 03, 2025 12:47 pm - The NIU College of Liberal Arts and Sciences will host Illinois Senate Minority Leader John Curran for the "Rebuilding Democracy" lecture series on Nov. 12. It will feature a discussion between Curran, Dean Robert Brinkmann, and College of Law Dean Cassandra Hill on topics such as the state of democracy, states' rights, ethical leadership, economic development, and legislative issues.
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House Dems eye taxes on entertainment, billionaires’ investments to fund transitOct 29, 2025 11:36 am - Two key negotiators on public transit reform in the Illinois House filed a bill Tuesday to raise up to $2 billion by taxing entertainment and the unrealized investment gains of billionaires.
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New state lawmaker DeLaRosa to remain on Glenbard school boardOct 28, 2025 6:51 pm - Newly appointed state Rep. Margaret DeLaRosa is staying on the Glenbard District 87 school board as she serves in the legislature.
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New teachers union leaders in Illinois call for tax shift to fund K-12, higher educationOct 27, 2025 1:39 pm - CTU president Stacy Davis Gates elected to lead new team at statewide teachers union The new leader of the Illinois Federation of Teachers says state lawmakers shoul...
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Regulatory proposal could mean higher gas billsOct 25, 2025 4:00 am - Customers across Illinois could face increased natural gas rates next year, based on proposed decisions in two proceedings before the Illinois Commerce Commission. The re...
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Elections board deadlocks on $10M fine for Senate President Don HarmonOct 21, 2025 5:16 pm - The Illinois State Board of Elections deadlocked Tuesday on whether Senate President Don Harmon broke state election laws by accepting millions of dollars for his campaign after the 2024 primary.
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Will legislature act on ‘mega project’ bill to help Bears’ suburban shift?Oct 14, 2025 4:43 pm - The Chicago Bears are poised to move to the suburbs. But are Illinois lawmakers — and local taxpayers — going to help them do it?
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Glenbard school board president appointed to state House seatOct 13, 2025 3:31 pm - DuPage County Democratic leaders have appointed the president of the Glenbard District 87 school board to an Illinois House seat.
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Oct 11, 2025 4:00 am - Illinois is on track to run a more than $200 million deficit just three months into the current fiscal year, according to the Governor’s Office of Management and Budget.