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Underwood won't define position on upcoming impeachment vote

Rep. Lauren Underwood (D-Illinois) did not respond to requests for comment from the Dupage Policy Journal regarding the upcoming vote by the U.S. House of Representatives on articles of impeachment against President Donald Trump.

By LGIS Newsfeed | Dec 12, 2019

From Kane County Reporter

Casten to Support Articles of Impeachment

By Press release submission | 3 days ago

Today, U.S. Representative Sean Casten (IL-06) announced that he will support the Articles of Impeachment against the President of the United States. This past Tuesday, the House Judiciary Committee introduced the two Articles of Impeachment.

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ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 28: Applications open for competitive state grant programs

By Press release submission | Dec 11, 2019

The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) is now accepting applications for Park and Recreational Facility Construction (PARC) grants, which provides financial assistance to eligible local governments for construction and conservation projects.

Scott Goodman donates $1,000 to Michael Cabonargi's election campaign

By Metric Media News Service | Dec 10, 2019

Scott Goodman donated $1,000 to Democrat Michael Cabonargi's election campaign committee, Friends of Cabonargi, on Dec. 10, according to records obtained from the Illinois State Board of Elections (ISBE).

Scott Goodman donates $1,000 to Michael M. Cabonargi's election campaign

By Metric Media News Service | Dec 10, 2019

Scott Goodman donated $1,000 to Democrat Michael M. Cabonargi's election campaign committee, Friends of Cabonargi, on Dec. 10, according to records obtained from the Illinois State Board of Elections (ISBE).

Joe Power donates $1,000 to Michael M. Cabonargi's election campaign

By Metric Media News Service | Dec 10, 2019

Joe Power donated $1,000 to Democrat Michael M. Cabonargi's election campaign committee, Friends of Cabonargi, on Dec. 10, according to records obtained from the Illinois State Board of Elections (ISBE).

Joe Power donates $1,000 to Michael Cabonargi's election campaign

By Metric Media News Service | Dec 10, 2019

Joe Power donated $1,000 to Democrat Michael Cabonargi's election campaign committee, Friends of Cabonargi, on Dec. 10, according to records obtained from the Illinois State Board of Elections (ISBE).

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ILLINOIS STATE HOUSE DISTRICT 56: Trickster Art Gallery will be hosting a holiday celebration feast for all veterans to be held on December 14

By Press release submission | Dec 10, 2019

Trickster Art Gallery will be hosting a holiday celebration feast for all veterans to be held on December 14

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Ives attends launch of Aurora pregnancy center, a stark contrast to its neighbor

By Glenn Minnis | Dec 9, 2019

Republican congressional candidate Jeanne Ives (R-Wheaton) recently spent time at the new Waterleaf Pregnancy Center celebrating the sanctity of life.

From Will County Gazette

Speaker Madigan's brand of politics 'is rotten to the core,' Rep. Wehrli claims

By Glenn Minnis | 6 days ago

Illinois state Rep. Grant Wehrli (R-Naperville) sees no way the state can prosper with longtime House Speaker Mike Madigan (D-Chicago) remaining at the controls.

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ILLINOIS STATE HOUSE DISTRICT 41: Positively Naperville: A Happy Season of Giving From My Family to Yours

By Press release submission | Dec 9, 2019

The holiday season is here – that wonderful time of year we’ve all been waiting for since it ended last year, and the anticipation of this year’s new presents waiting for us under the tree!

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ILLINOIS STATE HOUSE DISTRICT 48: Costa Howard-Backed Initiative to Cap Insulin Costs Heads to Governor’s Desk

By Press release submission | Dec 9, 2019

To protect the health and lives of Illinois diabetics, state Rep. Terra Costa Howard, D-Glen Ellyn, recently passed legislation to cap the monthly co-payment that patients can be charged for insulin.

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ILLINOIS STATE HOUSE DISTRICT 46: Conroy Law to Issue Coin to Mark 100th Anniversary of Women’s Suffrage Takes Effect, Encourages Design Applicants

By Press release submission | Dec 9, 2019

In accordance with a law championed by state Rep. Deb Conroy, D-Villa Park, for Illinois to issue a coin in celebration of the 100th anniversary of the ratification of the 19th Amendment, the Illinois State Treasurer’s office is now accepting proposals for prospective artists.

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ILLINOIS STATE HOUSE DISTRICT 45: Pappas Fights to Support Service Members and their Families with Health Care, Financial Assistance

By Press release submission | Dec 9, 2019

State Rep. Diane Pappas, D-Itasca, is recognizing the contributions and sacrifices of military members and their families, while promoting the numerous recent efforts to provide them with affordable medical care and financial assistance.

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Climate expert says Democrats are more useful at home than in Madrid

By Glenn Minnis | Dec 6, 2019

U.S. Rep. Sean Casten (D-Downers Grove) is among a group of 14 Democratic lawmakers now attending the United Nations Climate Conference in Madrid, which critics argue is an unnecessarily costly and somewhat hypocritical endeavor.

From Prairie State Wire

New session will reveal how serious Pritzker is about independent mapmaking

By Glenn Minnis | 10 days ago

All eyes will be on Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker at the start of the new session to see if the Democratic leader has any intention of making good on his pledge to bring fair electoral mapmaking to the state.

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Ives throws her support behind Patlak in Cook County, inviting venom from at least one member of 'the Squad'

By Glenn Minnis | Dec 5, 2019

Republican congressional candidate Jeanne Ives (R-Wheaton) recently drew criticism from U.S. Rep. Rashida Tlaib (D-Michigan), a charter member of "the Squad” – four famously progressive Democratic U.S. Reps. – after Ives publicly voiced her support for Cook County Board Commissioner Dan Patlak’s reelection efforts.

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Congressional candidate Kinzler speaks out for pension reform

By Glenn Minnis | Dec 5, 2019

A Pew Charitable Trust analysis recently found that pension funds across the U.S. remain woefully underfunded despite taxpayers being forced to double their contributions over the last decade.

Hossein Jamali donates $1,000 to Grant Wehrli's election campaign

By Metric Media News Service | Dec 4, 2019

Hossein Jamali donated $1,000 to Republican Grant Wehrli's election campaign committee, Citizens to Elect Grant Wehrli, on Dec. 4, according to records obtained from the Illinois State Board of Elections (ISBE).

Theodore Cucci donates $1,000 to Franco Coladipietro's election campaign

By Metric Media News Service | Dec 4, 2019

Theodore Cucci donated $1,000 to Independent Franco Coladipietro's election campaign committee, Friends for Franco, on Dec. 4, according to records obtained from the Illinois State Board of Elections (ISBE).