Articles filed under State Legislature
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‘Not a real problem’ or ‘mission critical’? State senate hopefuls differ on climate changeSep 25, 2024 11:02 am - A Republican candidate for state senator said he views climate change as “not a real problem,” while the Democratic incumbent said he is “terrified for the planet” that he will leave his kids.
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Mary Beth Canty: 2024 candidate for Illinois House DistrictSep 25, 2024 10:45 am - Mary Beth Canty is a Democrat running for Illinois House District 54.
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Michele Hunter: 2024 candidate for Illinois House District 54Sep 25, 2024 10:45 am - Michele Hunter is a Republican running for Illinois House District 54
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League of Women Voters to host candidate forums for Kane County offices and state House Districts 65, 70Sep 23, 2024 6:09 pm - The Leagues of Women Voters of the Aurora Area, Elgin Area, and Central Kane County will co-host hybrid candidate forums on Sept. 30-Oct. 1. It’s a chance to hear from candidates in contested Kane County races, as well as candidates running to represent state House Districts 65 and 70.
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What Senate leaders learned on summer road trip, as transit mega merger loomsSep 01, 2024 7:09 pm - Barely there bus service and fears of a power grab. Here’s what state senators learned when they visited the suburbs this summer to discuss transit amid talks of mega merger.
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‘Kamala knocked it out of the park’: Chicago-area delegates have glowing reviews for Harris’ acceptance speechAug 23, 2024 10:49 am - Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris knocked her acceptance speech “out of the park,” capping a party convention filled with joy and optimism, Chicago-area delegates said Friday.
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Lawmaker suggests “bad faith diversion” by township leaders on mental health fundingJul 29, 2024 8:06 pm - State Rep. Daniel Didech said he is willing to explore additional legislation to validate a referendum Wheeling Township voters passed in 2022 to fund mental health services. But he’s also questioning township leaders’ ongoing refusal to levy a voter-approved tax to pay for programs addressing mental health.
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Suburban Democrats agree: End angry rhetoric in politicsJul 15, 2024 3:41 pm - Many Chicago-area Democratic leaders support the call from President Joe Biden and others to cool down and ditch the angry rhetoric that taints American politics.
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Arlington Heights legislators host town hallsJul 10, 2024 8:08 am - The first of a series of July town halls with three Democratic legislators from Arlington Heights is set for Wednesday night. State Sen. Mark Walker of the 27th District,...
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State Rep. Moeller to hold coffee talk in Elgin July 8Jul 02, 2024 10:53 am - State Rep. Anna Moeller will hold her next Coffee Stop Monday from 11 a.m. to noon July 8, at the Blue Box Cafe, 176 E. Chicago St. in Elgin.