Cook County
Recent News About Cook County
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McLaughlin on Raoul's handling of the gun debate: 'He has to remember he is to be the lawyer of everyone in the state and not just a select few'
State Rep. Martin McLaughlin (R-Barrington Hills) is blasting Attorney General Kwame Raoul over his handling of the state's ongoing legal gun debate.
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Schmidt: Proposed educational legislative package ‘will help get kids back on track’ in Illinois
Rep. Kevin Schmidt is one of several House Republicans behind a package of eight bills aimed at overhauling and improving Illinois’ educational system.
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Sen. Wilcox questions Gov. Pritzker's healthcare priorities: 'Meanwhile, funding for developmentally disabled citizens in Illinois is well below where it needs to be'
Illinois State Sen. Craig Wilcox (R-McHenry) is blasting Gov. J.B. Pritzker over what he sees as his lack of priorities in funding state health insurance for undocumented adult immigrants.
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Gov. Pritzker: 'Banning books is a devastating attempt to erase our history and the authentic stories of many'
A bill that is designed to halt state funds to schools and other institutions that ban books is expected to be signed by Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker, as there has been controversy across the country where some are calling for books to be banned in libraries and schools.
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Schmidt: 'Today’s actions in court are an indictment of the culture of corruption which was allowed to thrive under Speaker Madigan’s inner circle'
The “ComEd Four” federal corruption trial went for about eight weeks but in the end all of the defendants were found guilty on all charges involving conspiring to bribe former Democrat House Speaker Michael Madigan.
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Wilcox sees holes in Johnson's economic vision
Illinois state Sen. Craig Wilcox (R-McHenry) recently criticized newly elected Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson's vision for the state's economy.
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McLaughlin on transgender girls competing against girls: 'There is an unfair advantage and it’s a disservice' to women and girls
As a father of five daughters and someone who has coached various sports over the course of 22 years, Illinois state Rep. Martin McLaughlin (R-Barrington Hills) said, “I’m totally against allowing this” when asked what he thinks about allowing boys to compete on girls sports teams.
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Lake Bluff school board candidate: 'I dropped out of the race, didn't wage a campaign, and still finished fourth'
Laine Bennett , Lake Bluff School District 65 candidate of Lake Bluff , Lake Bluff said Even after officially dropping out of the Lake Bluff School District 65 school board race last month, Laine Bennett still scored enough support to finish fourth in the April 4, election. on Apr 4th.
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Wilhour announces office hours: 'Will stand against attempts by Democrats to implement CRT, inappropriate sex ed'
State Rep. Blaine Wilhour (R-Beecher City) has scheduled three early-day sessions for later in April, during which he will meet with constituents from his newly formed 110th District.
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Tack claims victory in race for Lake Forest mayor: 'I'm ready to get to work'
Former 3rd Ward Alderman Stanford "Randy" Tack is claiming victory in his run for mayor of Lake Forest after netting more than 58% of the vote in the April 4 election.
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McLaughlin: 'Could it be that poor policies have created disincentive for small businesses and services?'
State Rep. Martin McLaughlin (R-Barrington Hills) recently encouraged his colleagues to spend the time they have remaining in the ongoing legislative session focusing on real economic and business reforms.
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Wilhour: 'This movement to protect and defend the unborn is critical in Illinois'
Rep. Blaine Wilhour recently welcomed a group of rights to life advocates from his home district to Washington for a demonstration on March 21.
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McLaughlin said "The health and well-being of the children in state care should be a top priority"
Nearly four years after Gov. J.B. Pritzker vowed to fix the problems at DCFS, Cook County public guardian Charles Golbert told a federal judge that kids spent the night in office space 516 times last year.
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Pritzker on cashless bail: 'It’s a more fair system than to have some people sitting in jail for days, weeks or months when they just don’t happen to have the few hundred dollars'
J.B. Pritzker , Governor of State of Illinois , State of Illinois said Gov. J.B. Pritzker is defending the idea of a cashless bail system as a "more fair system." on Mar 16th.
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House appropriation committee’s request for millions more for schools draws lawmaker’s ire: 'We are spending a record amount of money on education in Illinois'
State Rep. Blaine Wilhour, R-Beecher City, is taking aim at the Illinois House Appropriations Committee for its request this week of an additional $350 million in state funding for schools.
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Pritzker names Scudder deputy governor; 'Her portfolio includes some of the most important issues currently facing our state'
Gov. J.B. Pritzker has installed Bria Scudder as his deputy governor for public safety, infrastructure, environment and energy.
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McLaughlin: 'House Minority Leader Tony McCombie and my fellow Republican members held a capitol press conference to discuss legislation aimed at combatting the ever expanding fentanyl crisis in our communities'
State Rep. Martin McLaughlin (R--Barrington Hills) is voicing his support for legislation aimed at curbing the growing fentanyl problem now inflicting havoc across the state.
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Oberman: 'It is a routine part of the board’s consideration of rail acquisition to review the safety aspects'
The Surface Transportation Board approves the massive railway merger affecting much of the Midwest.
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Pritzker issues his 40th COVID-19 disaster proclamation
Gov. J.B. Pritzker has issued his 40th COVID-19 disaster proclamation, extending his own emergency powers for more than three years since the pandemic started on March 8, 2020.
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Illinois' Pritzker on recent OSLAD grants: Places needing renewal, restoration 'will be able to improve their parks and their green space'
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker has announced the release of almost $60 million in grant funding to help local governments develop public parks and open spaces.