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Roll Call: Jones votes "present" on abortion rights bill

By LGIS News Service | Jun 7, 2019

Illinois state Rep. Thaddeus Jones (D-29) on May 28 voted "present" on a measure that will bring sweeping changes to the state’s abortion laws.

Roll Call: McDermed votes against abortion rights bill

By LGIS News Service | Jun 7, 2019

Illinois state Rep. Margo McDermed (R-37) on May 28 voted against a measure that will bring sweeping changes to the state’s abortion laws.

From Prairie State Wire

Springfield considering gas tax hike even though Illinois already pays among the most in U.S.

By LGIS News Service | 5 years ago

Even without the increases in the Illinois gas tax now being proposed by state lawmakers, Illinois has the 10th highest state gas taxes in the nation, according to July 2018 numbers from the Washington-based Tax Foundation.

Property tax roundup: University Park, Park Forest, Aurora have highest tax bills in Will County

By LGIS News Service | Mar 20, 2019

Vernell and Vernetta C. Banks are among more than 60 University Park homeowners who are dealing with foreclosure.

From Prairie State Wire

NCAA tournament lacks Illinois teams, not Illinois players

By LGIS News Service | 5 years ago

Illinois has 13 Division I college basketball teams eligible for the NCAA tournament.

From DuPage Policy Journal

Only 3 other states, District of Columbia have $15 minimum wage

By LGIS News Service | 6 years ago

If a current Senate bill clears the House and is signed into law, Illinois will join three other states and the District of Columbia in soon paying a minimum wage of $15 per hour.

From Chicago City Wire

Are taxes and bans the future of plastic shopping bags in Illinois?

By LGIS News Service | 6 years ago

The state legislature adjourned before taking action on Senate Bill 1597, which would require Illinois consumers to pay a 5 cent fee for every single-use paper or plastic bag, but similar proposals are being considered at the county and local levels.

Symerton to select village president in consolidated elections

By LGIS News Service | Nov 25, 2018

Symerton residents will decide who will serve as village president in the coming months as the next cycle of local elections unfolds.

Channahon residents to select village president in consolidated election

By LGIS News Service | Nov 24, 2018

Channahon residents will decide who will serve as village president in the coming months as the next cycle of local elections unfolds.

University Park residents to elect mayor in consolidated election

By LGIS News Service | Nov 24, 2018

University Park residents will decide who will serve as mayor in the coming months as the next cycle of local elections unfolds.

Braidwood to elect mayor in consolidated election

By LGIS News Service | Nov 24, 2018

Braidwood residents will decide who will serve as mayor in the coming months as the next cycle of local elections unfolds.

New Lenox to elect mayor, 3 trustees in consolidated elections

By LGIS News Service | Nov 21, 2018

New Lenox residents will decide who will serve as mayor in the coming months as the next cycle of local elections unfolds.

Homer Glen to elect village president, 3 trustees in consolidated elections

By LGIS News Service | Nov 21, 2018

Homer Gleen residents will decide who will serve as village president in the coming months as the next cycle of local elections unfolds.

Joliet to elect mayor, 5 council members in consolidated elections

By LGIS News Service | Nov 20, 2018

Joliet residents will decide who will serve as mayor in the coming months as the next cycle of local elections unfolds.

Madigan backs Daniel Didech with $466,122 this election cycle

By LGIS News Service | Nov 12, 2018

Illinois House Speaker and Democrat Party Chief Michael Madigan (D-Chicago) gave a total of $466,122 to Buffalo Grove state House candidate Daniel Didech this election cycle, state filings show.

Madigan backs Jake Castanza with $237,029 this election cycle

By LGIS News Service | Nov 12, 2018

Illinois House Speaker and Democrat Party Chief Michael Madigan (D-Chicago) gave a total of $237,029 to Rockford state House candidate Jake Castanza this election cycle, state filings show.

Mueller, Fritz among winners in Will County Board races

By LGIS News Service | Nov 8, 2018

The results of the Will County Board races have been released.

From Prairie State Wire

Madigan pours $21.1 million into House races

By LGIS News Service | 6 years ago

Speaker Michael Madigan (D-Chicago) contributed $21.1 million to 30 state House races this election cycle, including $3,445,351 to 22 fellow Democrats in the week leading up to Tuesday’s general election.