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Wirepoints' Glennon: Rent control would intensify housing crisis
A Chicago Democratic lawmaker's second attempt at eliminating Illinois' rent-control ban would predictably worsen the state's housing crisis – or solve it in a negative way – the founder of an online news outlet said during a recent interview.
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Bill proposes mandatory daily break for Illinois students
A bill that would require schools to institute a daily break for all students between the grades of kindergarten through fifth grade has been assigned to the House’s Elementary & Secondary Education School Curriculum & Policies Committee.
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Reps. Lang and Welch, both accused of abusing women, take jobs with influential firms
The resignation of state Rep. Lou Lang (D-Skokie) on Monday marked the second time in about as many weeks that an Illinois representative who is alleged to have abused a woman got a new gig in a high-powered organization with influence in government.
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College freshman taking on Madigan in 13th ward
A 19-year-old college freshman, David Krupa, could be on the verge of accomplishing what many older, more experienced politicians have failed at over decades: putting a chink in the armor of the Madigan political machine.
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House lauds retiring pastor of Third Baptist Church of Chicago
Rev. Dr. Alan Vincent Ragland, pastor at Third Baptist Church of Chicago for 26 years before his recent retirement, was honored by a resolution passed by the Illinois House of Representatives on Nov. 29.
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Illinois passes state law giving pension boost to one Chicago alderman
With the passage of House Bill 5342, Chicago Ald. Nick Sposato is now in a class all of his own, eligible to steer his political earnings toward a more profitable firefighters' pension system.
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From Prairie State Wire
Legislature overrides some Rauner vetoes, fails on others
Illinois's outgoing Republican governor saw a few of his vetoes overridden during the Fall Veto Session in Springfield and a few new laws have been passed, a QUAD city area lawmaker said in a summary recap released last week.
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Robert Martwick wins House District 19 race
Robert Martwick of the Democratic Party has been declared the winner in the House District 19 race against Republican Ammie Kessem.
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D’Amico wins House District 15 race
Democrat John D’Amico has been declared the winner in the House District 15 race against Republican Amanda Biela.
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From Prairie State Wire
2018 election night preview: More competitive races now in play than in 2014
Unlike the dynamic four years ago, a majority of the Illinois House races – 56 percent – will be competitive contests pitting major party candidates during the Nov. 6 midterm election.
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From Prairie State Wire
State House election preview: Candidates square off in 66 of 118 midterm races
The number of Illinois House races being contested by major-party candidates on Nov. 6 is up 13.6 percent over the last midterm election in 2014, according to a Prairie State Wire analysis.
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Read accused sexual harasser Kevin Quinn’s defense of House Speaker Michael Madigan
Read the full text of a document released by Kevin Quinn, accused sexual harasser and former aide to House Speaker Michael Madigan (D-Chicago).
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From Prairie State Wire
16 GOP lawmakers argue against progressive income tax in Illinois
Sixteen Republican state representatives stood to oppose a progressive income tax.
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From Prairie State Wire
After heated debate and vote, D’Amico postpones drone bill for consideration
A heated debate over drones May 25 had the full attention of the House, with almost a dozen Republican lawmakers arguing the proposal.
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Breen, Brady question bill allowing pension fund to pay nursing home bills for certain disabled residents
Before giving their nod, two GOP lawmakers wanted to know about offering more authority to the Cook County Pension Fund.
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GOP lawmakers urge against extending Metropolitan Pier and Exposition Authority term limits
Extending term limits for the Metropolitan Pier and Exposition Authority board is a bad idea, according to three Republican lawmakers.
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Harris notes Chicago's No. 3 spot in KPMG technology hub ranking
Technology is at the top of Rep. David Harris's (R-Arlington Heights) something good about Illinois list.
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Resolution rejecting federal infrastructure plan a bad idea, 2 GOP lawmakers say
A Democrat's demand for the federal government to bring a better infrastructure plan to the table did not go over well with two Republican lawmakers.
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Loyola's Sister Jean leads House in prayer
Loyola-Chicago Ramblers Chaplain Sister Jean Dolores Schmidt led the House in prayer before debate began on May 9.