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Senate GOP Leader Bill Brady said to have voiced private support for abortion funding, gun control legislation

By W.J. Kennedy | 16 hours ago

Former high-level aides to Republican Gov. Bruce Rauner has revealed that Senate Republican Leader Bill Brady (R-Bloomington) told the then governor he was right for signing HB 40 in September 2017, the law requiring Medicaid funding of abortions. At a separate meeting, Brady also recommended that the governor sign gun control bills should they reach his desk.

ILLINOIS STATE HOUSE DISTRICT 78: Free Museum Pass Available to Borrow from Lilly’s Office

Free Museum Pass Available to Borrow from Lilly’s Office

By Press release submission | Jan 17, 2020

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ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 5: Van Pelt encourages anyone with information on rape referenced in confidential state communications to come forward

By Press release submission | Jan 15, 2020

Senator Patricia Van Pelt (D – Chicago) is calling for further action regarding an apparent rape cover-up revealed earlier today by a WBEZ article.

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Jnelson Wood donates $1,000 to Arthur L Ii's election campaign

By Metric Media News Service | Jan 15, 2020

Jnelson Wood donated $1,000 to Democrat Arthur L Ii's election campaign committee, Friends for Arthur Turner II, on Jan. 15, according to records obtained from the Illinois State Board of Elections (ISBE).

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ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 4: Majority Leader Lightford condemns possible rape cover-up

By Press release submission | Jan 15, 2020

Outraged by allegations brought forth by a recent WBEZ story about the possible cover up of a rape detailed in a state government email exchange, Senate Majority Leader Kimberly A. Lightford (D-Maywood) urged that appropriate authorities, including the Champaign County State’s Attorney, the Illinois State Police, and the Illinois Executive Inspector General, take immediate steps to investigate this report.

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ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 18: Cunningham announces expanded benefit opportunities for seniors

By Press release submission | Jan 15, 2020

More seniors will be eligible for certain state benefits under new changes implemented by the Illinois Department on Aging, State Senator Bill Cunningham announced Tuesday.

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Steve Loftis donates $1,000 to Jill Quinn's election campaign

By Metric Media News Service | Jan 15, 2020

Steve Loftis donated $1,000 to Democrat Jill Quinn's election campaign committee, Citizens to Elect Jill Rose Quinn, on Jan. 15, according to records obtained from the Illinois State Board of Elections (ISBE).

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William Wen donates $1,000 to Theresa Mah's election campaign

By Metric Media News Service | Jan 15, 2020

William Wen donated $1,000 to Democrat Theresa Mah's election campaign committee, Friends of Theresa Mah, on Jan. 15, according to records obtained from the Illinois State Board of Elections (ISBE).

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Jakob Campbell donates $3,000 to Arthur L Ii's election campaign

By Metric Media News Service | Jan 15, 2020

Jakob Campbell donated $3,000 to Democrat Arthur L Ii's election campaign committee, Friends for Arthur Turner II, on Jan. 15, according to records obtained from the Illinois State Board of Elections (ISBE).

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Candidate Fioretti 'extremely disappointed' by recommendation to keep state's attorney Foxx on ballot

By W.J. Kennedy | Jan 14, 2020

A representative for Bob Fioretti says the Democratic candidate for Cook County State’s Attorney was “extremely disappointed” by reports that a hearing officer is recommending incumbent state's attorney Kim Foxx remain on the primary ballot despite challenges to her nominating petitions.

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Dwight Curtis donates $1,000 to Nugent Samantha's election campaign

By Metric Media News Service | Jan 13, 2020

Dwight Curtis donated $1,000 to Democrat Nugent Samantha's election campaign committee, Friends of Samantha Nugent, on Jan. 13, according to records obtained from the Illinois State Board of Elections (ISBE).

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Dwight Curtis donates $1,000 to Samantha Nugent's election campaign

By Metric Media News Service | Jan 13, 2020

Dwight Curtis donated $1,000 to Democrat Samantha Nugent's election campaign committee, Friends of Samantha Nugent, on Jan. 13, according to records obtained from the Illinois State Board of Elections (ISBE).

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Bruce Sagan donates $1,000 to Michael Cabonargi's election campaign

By Metric Media News Service | Jan 13, 2020

Bruce Sagan donated $1,000 to Democrat Michael Cabonargi's election campaign committee, Friends of Cabonargi, on Jan. 13, according to records obtained from the Illinois State Board of Elections (ISBE).

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Bruce Sagan donates $1,000 to Michael M. Cabonargi's election campaign

By Metric Media News Service | Jan 13, 2020

Bruce Sagan donated $1,000 to Democrat Michael M. Cabonargi's election campaign committee, Friends of Cabonargi, on Jan. 13, according to records obtained from the Illinois State Board of Elections (ISBE).

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ILLINOIS STATE HOUSE DISTRICT 35: Hurley Law to Increase Mental Health Resources for College Students Takes Effect

By Press release submission | Jan 13, 2020

A measure passed by state Rep. Fran Hurley, D-Chicago, which would increase access to mental health resources for college students took effect on Jan. 1.

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ILLINOIS STATE HOUSE DISTRICT 22: Statement from Speaker Madigan - January 08, 2020

By Press release submission | Jan 13, 2020

House Speaker Michael J. Madigan released the following statement Wednesday regarding the Jan. 7 WBEZ story.

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ILLINOIS STATE HOUSE DISTRICT 2: Mah to Host District-Wide Coffee House Tour

By Press release submission | Jan 13, 2020

To make the services of her office more accessible to area residents, state Rep. Theresa Mah, D-Chicago, is kicking off a district-wide tour of local coffee houses to meet with patrons and discuss the state issues that matter most to them.

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ILLINOIS STATE HOUSE DISTRICT 11: Happy New Year!

By Press release submission | Jan 13, 2020

I hope your holiday season was warm and wonderful.

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ILLINOIS STATE HOUSE DISTRICT 12: Residential Electronics Recycling Program

By Press release submission | Jan 13, 2020

Looking to get rid of that old computer, fax machine or television?

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Fred Lebed donates $1,000 to Sawyer T's election campaign

By Metric Media News Service | Jan 11, 2020

Fred Lebed donated $1,000 to Sawyer T's election campaign committee, Friends of Roderick T Sawyer, on Jan. 11, according to records obtained from the Illinois State Board of Elections (ISBE).