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Springfield considering gas tax hike even though Illinois already pays among the most in U.S.

By LGIS News Service | 6 years ago

Even without the increases in the Illinois gas tax now being proposed by state lawmakers, Illinois has the 10th highest state gas taxes in the nation, according to July 2018 numbers from the Washington-based Tax Foundation.

From Prairie State Wire

NCAA tournament lacks Illinois teams, not Illinois players

By LGIS News Service | 6 years ago

Illinois has 13 Division I college basketball teams eligible for the NCAA tournament.

From DuPage Policy Journal

Only 3 other states, District of Columbia have $15 minimum wage

By LGIS News Service | 6 years ago

If a current Senate bill clears the House and is signed into law, Illinois will join three other states and the District of Columbia in soon paying a minimum wage of $15 per hour.

From Chicago City Wire

Are taxes and bans the future of plastic shopping bags in Illinois?

By LGIS News Service | 6 years ago

The state legislature adjourned before taking action on Senate Bill 1597, which would require Illinois consumers to pay a 5 cent fee for every single-use paper or plastic bag, but similar proposals are being considered at the county and local levels.

4 candidates file to run for aldermen in Sycamore

By LGIS News Service | Jan 8, 2019

Sycamore voters will decide who will serve as aldermen when they head to the polls on April 2.

From Prairie State Wire

Madigan pours $21.1 million into House races

By LGIS News Service | 6 years ago

Speaker Michael Madigan (D-Chicago) contributed $21.1 million to 30 state House races this election cycle, including $3,445,351 to 22 fellow Democrats in the week leading up to Tuesday’s general election.

Bagby, Luebke among winners in Dekalb County Board races

By LGIS News Service | Nov 8, 2018

The results of the Dekalb County Board races have been released.

Jeff Keicher wins House District 70 race

By LGIS News Service | Nov 7, 2018

Jeff Keicher of the Republican party has been declared the winner in the House District 70 race against Democratic candidate Paul Stoddard.

From NW Illinois News

Stewart wins 45th Senate district race

By LGIS News Service | 6 years ago

Republican Brian Stewart has been declared the winner in the 45th Senate District against Democrat David Simpson.

From Rockford Sun

Kinzinger wins 16th Congressional District race

By LGIS News Service | 6 years ago

Republican Adam Kinzinger has been declared the winner in the 16th Congressional District against Democrat Sara Dady.

From Lake County Gazette

Underwood wins 14th Congressional District race

By LGIS News Service | 6 years ago

Democrat Lauren Underwood has been declared the winner in the 14th Congressional District against Republican Randy Hultgren.

From Illinois Valley Times

Michael Unes wins 91st House District race

By LGIS News Service | 6 years ago

Republican Michael Unes has been declared the winner in the 91st House District against Democrat Carolyn Blodgett.

From Sangamon Sun

Sue Scherer wins 96th House District race

By LGIS News Service | 6 years ago

Democrat Sue Scherer has been declared the winner in the 96th House District against Republican Herman Senor.

From Prairie State Wire

Michael Frerichs wins State Treasurer's race

By LGIS News Service | 6 years ago

Democrat Michael Frerichs has been declared the winner in the Illinois State Treasurer's race against Republican Jim Dodge.

From Prairie State Wire

Mendoza wins Illinois State Comptroller race

By LGIS News Service | 6 years ago

Democrat Susana Mendoza has won the state Comptroller race against Republican Darlene Senger.

From Prairie State Wire

Jesse White wins Secretary of State race

By LGIS News Service | 6 years ago

Democrat Jesse White has won the Secretary of State race against Republican Jason Helland.

From Prairie State Wire

Kwame Raoul wins Attorney General race

By LGIS News Service | 6 years ago

Democrat Kwame Raoul won the Attorney General's race after Republican candidate Erika Harold conceded the race.

From Prairie State Wire

Pritzker wins gubernatorial race

By LGIS News Service | 6 years ago

Democrat J.B. Pritzker won the gubernatorial race after Republican Gov. Bruce Rauner conceded the race Tuesday night.

From Will County Gazette

State Records: Congressional candidate Underwood, living in DC, voted illegally in Illinois' 2016 primary

By LGIS News Service | 6 years ago

She was living and working in Washington, D.C., but congressional candidate Lauren Underwood voted in the 2016 Illinois Democrat primary using her parents' Naperville address, according to a review of Will County Clerk's and Illinois State Board of Elections' records.

From Will County Gazette

Your parents' basement as a launching pad. For Congress.

By LGIS News Service | 6 years ago

Congressional candidate Lauren Underwood lives in a $750,000 Naperville home with a three-car garage, one block from an exclusive, private golf course.