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Proposal would put the unvaccinated on the hook for COVID-19 treatment expenses
Dec 6, 2021 4:57 PM - Legislation filed Monday in the state House would require unvaccinated Illinoisans to pay for their health care expenses -- including hospital bills -- out of pocket if they contract COVID-19.
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State representative sponsors holiday decorating contestNov 26, 2021 4:44 PM - Rep. Brad Stephens is sponsoring a holiday decorating contest with restaurant coupons as prizes.
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Suburban lawmaker says there's a 'war on police.' Will his proposals help?
Nov 26, 2021 5:30 AM - The number of assaults against poice officers grew substantially last year, according to FBI data. To state Rep. Marty Moylan, it shows there's a "war on police officers" happening, and it's leading not only to more attacks on cops but also to more crime in the suburbs.
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'He lived his life by example': Ex-congressman Fawell known for staying true to his principles
Nov 14, 2021 9:30 PM - Colleagues, friends and family are remembering former congressman Harris Fawell as a man who hewed closely to his principles, was devoted to his family and faith, opposed wasteful government spending and was ahead of his time on such issues as health care and the environment. -
Murphy hosts virtual event Wednesday on signing up for health care coverageNov 9, 2021 2:36 PM - Illinois Sen. Laura Murphy is hosting a virtual event Wednesday to help constituents navigate the process of enrolling in health care coverage through the Affordable Care Act.
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Policymakers should adopt an economic strategy focused on local businesses and communitiesNov 8, 2021 2:00 AM - Providing tax incentives to large companies can put small businesses at a disadvantage and often results in government employees picking winners and losers.
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Redistricting lawsuit to be heard in early December
Nov 5, 2021 4:37 PM - A three-judge federal court panel on Friday set the week of Dec. 6 as the time it will hear three consolidated cases challenging the new legislative district maps that were drawn by Democrats and signed into law by Gov. J.B. Pritzker earlier this year. -
Questions arise amid power redistribution at tollway authority
Nov 2, 2021 7:18 AM - Power shifts at the Illinois tollway have one state watchdog looking for answers as some gain, others lose responsibilities. -
North Barrington Democrat announces campaign for state Senate
Nov 1, 2021 6:22 PM - Maria Peterson, a Democrat from North Barrington, announced Monday she will run for the 26th District state Senate seat currently held by Republican Dan McConchie of Hawthorn Woods. -
Schaumburg, Hanover Park pursuing new tax on gambling machines
Oct 19, 2021 5:30 AM - Schaumburg officials Monday recommended following the lead of Hanover Park and Joliet in trying to stay ahead of pending state legislation that may limit their ability to impose an additional tax on video gambling machines and maybe triple the tax revenue from them.
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