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SEP 28, 2020
Rep. Terra Costa Howard faces Peter Breen for a second time in the general election
Voters in House District 48 will have a sense of déjà vu as they decide who they want to represent them, with one-term incumbent Rep. Terra Costa Howard (D-Glen Ellyn) squaring off against former two-term Republican Peter Breen. The two previously faced each other in 2018, when Costa Howard defeated Breen by 3,500 votes, with roughly 50,100 total ballots cast. -
SEP 25, 2020
Lowering the compulsory age for students to enroll in school would make the education system in Illinois more equitable, an education researcher told a panel of lawmakers on Thursday.
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SEP 25, 2020
Four Republican state senators on Thursday outlined a host of legislation they plan to introduce aimed at curbing corruption in the Illinois General Assembly, including expanding states attorneys’ wiretapping authority and closing a revolving door on lobbying.
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SEP 24, 2020
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot on Wednesday urged peace while expressing frustration over the Louisville grand jury’s decision.
In a rare joint press conference, Gov. JB Pritzker, Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot and Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle on Wednesday expressed outrage over a Louisville grand jury’s decision in the death of Breonna Taylor while urging Illinoisans to peacefully protest and avoid violence. -
News in brief: Secretary of State extends expiring IDs; S&P Global sees dire picture for Illinois finances; Illinois Senate Republican Caucus to outline anti-corruption reforms
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News in brief: August McCormick Place closure results in $15 million loss for Chicago; utilities voluntarily extend disconnection moratorium; Blagojevich joins McCullagh to “oppose corruption” -
SEP 23, 2020
Gov. JB Pritzker on Tuesday elaborated on his decision to add an additional review of marijuana licensing applicants to ensure equity
Gov. JB Pritzker on Tuesday elaborated on his administration’s decision to give unsuccessful applicants seeking a marijuana dispensary license another opportunity, saying the move was necessary in order to ensure equity. -
News in brief: Facing scrutiny for cannabis dispensary lottery system, Governor Pritzker announces change
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Rep. Amy Grant (Credit: Illinois General Assembly)
State Rep. Amy Grant (R-Wheaton) faced scrutiny Monday for remarks she made about the racial and sexual orientation of her opponent, Democrat Ken Mejia-Beal, in a recorded phone call. -
SEP 22, 2020
Amid concerns over drop boxes and ongoing efforts to recruit poll workers for the presidential election, the State Board of Elections on Monday approved a plan that will provide $4 million in federal funding grants to local administrators.
A polling place in March 2018. [A.D. Quig/The Daily Line]
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