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Rep. Ugaste votes to allow noncitizens to become Illinois police officers
Rep. Dan Ugaste (R-Geneva) voted to give noncitizens a path to become Illinois police officers, siding with a majority of state lawmakers in a recent action that one Republican senator called “a fundamentally bad idea.”
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Illinois' Pritzker on higher-than-expected state revenues: 'We should be talking about whether there are tax cuts that we can implement'
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker insists tax cuts could be in play if state revenues continue to exceed expectations.
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Ugaste on his win: 'The key is to look at the needs of the people in your district'
After winning another term in his campaign against Democratic challenger Linda Roberston, Rep. Dan Ugaste (R-St. Charles) is assessing the election and what he did to keep his seat.
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Thrower announces bid for state rep
Today, Arin Thrower launched her campaign for state representative in the 66th District, encompassing portions of Kane and McHenry counties.
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Rep. Wheeler opposed removing protections for COVID-19 vaccine foes
Rep. Keith Wheeler (R-North Aurora) voted against legislation that would remove legal protections now available to opponents of COVID-19 vaccine mandates through Illinois’ Health Care Right of Conscience Act.
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'We want them to enjoy every convenience': Expectant moms in the 3rd trimester can use handicap spots in Illinois
The Illinois House of Representatives voted in favor of legislation in April to allow expectant mothers in their third trimester to park in handicap-designated parking spots.
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Wheeler 'pleased' to sponsor bill to limit power of Illinois legislative leaders
The Illinois House of Representatives recently voted to pass a reform bill that will limit legislative leaders from serving no more than 10 years as Speaker of the House, President of the Senate, and Minority Leader of both the House and Senate.
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Hirschauer: School Safety Drill Act 'keeps students and personnel at the heart of the drill'
A Democratic state representative from West Chicago wants students and guardians to receive advance notice about scheduled lockdowns that may be potentially traumatic.
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Welter advocates for easier changes to Illinois 'school district boundaries'
State Rep. David Welter (R-Morris) credited a constituent for being the impetus behind a bill he supports to amend the school code's boundary change article.
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Ugaste: 'Providing early childhood education is one of the biggest assets'
State Rep. Dan Ugaste (R-Geneva) has no regrets about sponsoring a bill that seeks to amend the School Construction Law.
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Keicher, GOP, pushing plan they think will better Illinois
Rep. Jeff Keicher (R-Sycamore) has a vision of a new Illinois.
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Bierly: Illinois Democrats 'really want to maintain spending' as party considers new progressive tax plan
Ben Bierly said lawmakers in Springfield continue to ignore the obvious regarding the state’s financial standing.
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Curtis: 'It's one-party rule in Illinois,' doesn't expect change with Madigan out
Laura Curtis said Illinois residents need to be real about what Mike Madigan’s Springfield exit means for the state.
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Ward hoping Madigan's exit 'means a new day for Illinois'
Jeanette Ward is intrigued by Springfield’s possibilities now that Mike Madigan is no longer in power.
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Bierly: Madigan's resignation is 'a small step in the right direction' for Illinois
As relieved as he is to know Mike Madigan’s days in Springfield are over, Ben Bierly worries about what message the former Chicago lawmaker walking away sends to the public.
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Keicher: Democrats pushed through the same basic rules
After voting Wednesday against the Illinois House of Representatives' adoption of new rules for the legislative process, state Rep. Jeff Keicher (R-Sycamore) said it “fell short of a break with Madigan era.”
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Keicher named to leadership role on Illinois' appropriation committee for higher education
A long-time member of the Illinois Higher Education Appropriation Committee is stepping into a leadership position.
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Bierly views Madigan's ouster as Illinois House speaker as 'just a step' in the reform process
A 2020 Republican state Senate candidate said that Rep. Mike Madigan’s (D-Chicago) ouster as House speaker is the change that needs to happen to start cleaning “up the mess.”
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From Lake County Gazette
McSweeney says Pritzker is 'jeopardizing the safety of all Illinois families' by releasing inmates
State Rep. David McSweeney (R-Barrington Hills) laments the COVID-19 pandemic has brought out the real Gov. J.B. Pritzker.
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Skillicorn says he and House colleagues are asking Pritzker for 'clear guidelines' on reopening
State Rep. Allen Skillicorn (R-East Dundee) grows philosophical when dissecting Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s handling of the COVID-19 pandemic.