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Laws related to veterans, health care go into effect Jan. 1
New laws related to veterans affairs, drugs and health care are among 217 that will become effective Jan. 1, according to an announcement on state Rep. Lindsay Parkhurst’s (R-Kankakee) website.
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Bennett questions bootleg alcohol in correctional facility during House panel hearing
Rep. Thomas M. Bennett (R-Gibson City) said he didn’t even know where to begin when he was told of the large amounts of bootleg alcohol being made at the Lawrence Correctional Center near Sumner.
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Momence alderman says he has 'mixed feelings' about reducing number of Illinois townships
The number of township governments in Illinois probably should be reduced, a Momence alderman said, adding that his feelings are not too fixed on the topic.
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Statehouse on lockdown after mysterious white powder thrown at governor's office
The Statehouse was on security lockdown earlier today after a substance was allegedly thrown at Gov. Bruce Rauner’s office, as well as the Lt. governor's office and the House gallery. Rauner was not in the building at the time of the threat.
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Income tax hike passes Illinois House
The Illinois House passed a contentious and divisive tax revenue bill on Sunday vigorous debate and little Republican support.
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State lawmakers accused of pay raise by committee
Illinois lawmakers are using a seemingly surreptitious way to give themselves pay raises: creating new and useless committees for which they are automatically paid an extra $10,326 as chairmen, a Chicago-based think tank is arguing.
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House Democrat: Madigan has ‘outlived his usefulness in Springfield’
An outgoing House Democrat is speaking out about House Speaker Mike Madigan for standing in the way of major reforms that could get Illinois back on its feet.
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State House fails to override Rauner veto of automatic voter registration bill
Despite the Illinois Senate’s recent vote to override Gov. Bruce Rauner’s veto on automatic voter registration, the State House failed to follow suit on Monday, resulting in a no-go for the legislation.
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Parkhurst is "a force to be reckoned with"
A 30-second campaign ad extolling the virtues of the Republican candidate for State House District 76, Lindsay Parkhurst, recently aired.
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Cloonen caught playing video game on House floor during debate over $453 million higher education bill
Democratic State Rep. Kate Cloonen (D-Kankakee) is facing criticism after being filmed playing Candy Crush during a debate session last month on the Illinois House floor concerning a $453 million higher education bill.