News
West Side congressman has to pay election fines
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U.S. Rep. Danny K. Davis and other candidates running for election must settle up if they want their names to appear on the March 20th ballot.
News
Controversy erupts over who should get credit for education reform law
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The head of Stand for Children takes credit for getting the legislation passed, causing lawmakers and other lobbying groups to cry foul.
Community
Check out the Illinois Senate’s plan to redraw political boundaries
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The redistricting map can now be viewed online, and two hearings to discuss the proposal have been set for this weekend and early next week.
Community
Complaint process reinstated for citizens upset with banks
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Learn more about action taken by the state treasurer, which was first reported by Raynard Villa Hall in his Bronzecomm e-newsletter.
News
Find out how your state lawmakers voted
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The Illinois General Assembly passed major legislation raising the state’s income tax, abolishing the death penalty and limiting free rides for seniors on the CTA.
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Find out how your lawmakers voted in Springfield
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The legislature approved proposals to expand gambling and extend some protections to gay couples.
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State lawmakers expect busy spring
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AustinTalks talked with Sens. Don Harmon and Kimberly Lightford, and Reps. Camille Lilly and La Shawn Ford about what they think will happen this month as the Illinois General Assembly returns to Springfield for the veto session.
News
Voting ends at 7 p.m. today
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Polls opened today at 6 a.m., where voting for the Illinois governor’s race and the U.S. Senate contest is expected to be close. There are local races, too, that voters won’t want to miss.