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Illinois state representatives from both sides of the aisle came to Northern Illinois University this week. They fielded student questions, debated state…
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Democrats dominate both chambers of the Illinois General Assembly, but Republicans were able to get some of their measures passed in the final days of the…
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Republicans in the Illinois House are speaking out against Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s proposed graduated income tax.
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A former Democratic leader in the Illinois House has resigned his seat. Lou Lang announced Monday that he's ending his 32-year legislative career. The…
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A state representative from northern Illinois is leaving the legislature six months early. Bob Pritchard, R-Hinckley, announced last year that he wouldn’t…
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Members of the Illinois House of Representatives twice expressed unanimous opposition Wednesday to expressions of racial animus.In an official 105-0 vote,…
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Illinois lawmakers have approved a new version of a plan to keep emergency 911 call centers funded past June 30.The plan will increase phone fees to pay…
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One of the top Democrats in the Illinois House is resigning. Democratic Representative Elaine Nekritz is stepping down after nearly 15 years in the…
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Tougher sentences for repeat gun offenders passed the Illinois House by a 70-41 vote Monday.The bill says if you're convicted of a gun crime more than…
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Illinois House lawmakers voted to update state birth certificate laws for transgender residents. Current law allows a transgender person to change the…