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Gong-Gershowitz-sponsored bill on teaching Asian American history now law
Jul 15, 2021 5:25 AM - All public schools in Illinois will soon be required to teach a unit on Asian American history and culture as part of their social studies curriculum. Gov. JB Pritzker has signed a bill known as the Teaching Equitable Asian American Community History, or TEAACH Act, into law, making Illinois the first state in the nation to enact such a requirement. -
Historic Stevenson Home likely to be spared by state legislature's $1.1 million offer
Jun 2, 2021 5:24 AM - The historic Adlai E. Stevenson Home in Mettawa likely has been saved from demolition after last-minute action by Lake County's state legislators. -
Suburban legislators' ethics bill passes Illinois House, SenateJun 1, 2021 10:41 AM - The bill creates a uniform requirement for statements of economic interests, requiring all candidates to disclose all personal assets and debts totaling over $10,000, all sources of income over $7,500 per year, as well as any personal relationships with individuals who serve in government or work as lobbyists.
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Plan to create commission on high-speed rail heads to governor
May 30, 2021 7:18 PM - A suburban lawmaker's legislation to create a statewide plan for a high-speed rail system connecting St. Louis and Chicago passed the state House on Sunday. -
Democrats' map proposal would pit suburban Republican lawmakers against one another
May 24, 2021 6:01 PM - Suburban House Republicans could see some losses in the next election based on the proposed Illinois legislative map, which would pit some incumbent lawmakers against one another. -
Newly proposed Illinois legislative maps already being blasted as inaccurate, unfair
May 22, 2021 6:35 PM - Newly proposed legislative maps that were drawn by the General Assembly's Democratic majority are coming under fire from Republicans and independent organizations. -
Illinois Democrats release proposed new state legislative districts
May 21, 2021 10:01 PM - Proposed maps of new legislative boundaries have been released by the redistricting committees of the Illinois Senate and House. -
State reps. Bos, McLaughlin host May 18 virtual town hallMay 11, 2021 11:40 AM - State reps. Chris Bos of the 51st District and Martin McLaughlin of the 52nd District, are partnering to host a virtual town hall from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. May 18.
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Where suburban lawmakers hold sway under the state Capitol dome
May 8, 2021 5:20 PM - Suburban lawmakers, by their sheer numbers, are on almost every legislative committee in Illinois. But there are some committees where they have particular influence. -
Suburban legislators' 'present' votes temporarily halt gun legislation in Illinois House
Apr 23, 2021 7:22 PM - Suburban Democrats Kathleen Willis, Sam Yingling and Fred Crespo all voted "present" on gun legislation, temporarlily preventing it from moving to Senate
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