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Microchip-scan law for animal shelters goes into effect Friday
A new law requiring dogs and cats to be scanned for microchips within 24 hours of arriving at an animal shelter is set to go into effect on Friday.
State Sen. Tom Cullerton (R-Ill.)
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Senate passes budget bills; Holmes, Murphy and Harmon vote yes
In a rushed vote today, the Illinois Senate approved a set of three budget bills that raise taxes and outline $36 billion in spending.
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Sen. Cullerton joins 39 other lawmakers in voting against tax conflict of interest study
Illinois state Sen. Tom Cullerton (D-Villa Park) joined 39 other members of a legislative task force in refusing to advance a proposal to study ‘systemic conflicts of interest’ in the state's property tax system.
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'We need to see real changes': Cullerton calls for reforms following Veterans Affairs Committee hearing
Illinois State Sen. Tom Cullerton (D-Villa Park) called for reform during a recent Senate Veterans' Affairs Committee hearing to discuss a report about the COVID-19 outbreak at the LaSalle Veterans’ Home late last year.
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Cullerton sentenced, GOP tweets: 'Another day, another member of the Illinois Democrat Crime Ring goes to jail'
Illinois Republican Party said in a tweet that another Illinois Democrat has been sentenced to jail time. Former state Sen. Thomas Cullerton will spend one year in jail for embezzlement.