By Andrew Thomason | Illinois Statehouse News
SPRINGFIELD — Partisan turmoil in Washington, D.C., and here isn't discouraging Illinois Democratic faithful’s confidence in their ability to win big in the 2012 elections.
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New political map means new faces in GA
August 10, 2011
By Andrew Thomason Illinois Statehouse News
SPRINGFIELD — Every legislator in Illinois has to run in a new district in 2012, causing some to ask this question: Is it worth it?
2012 election first test for new map
May 20, 2011
By Andrew Thomason Illinois Statehouse News
SPRINGFIELD — The ink on the new legislative maps in Illinois isn’t even dry and lawmakers are weighing options on how to run in the 2012 election.
No state sanctions for late military ballots
January 05, 2011
By Mary Cristobal Illinois Statehouse News
SPRINGFIELD – Local county clerks are left hanging like a chad as they await potential federal sanctions for not sending out military absentee ballots for the November election.
A new year means new laws for Illinois residents
December 29, 2010
By Andrew Thomason Illinois Statehouse News
SPRINGFIELD – Soon, Illinois residents can no longer buy a pet monkey, give unlimited amounts of cash to political candidates or get high on fake marijuana.
These changes, along with nearly 200 other laws, will take effect at the stroke of midnight Friday.
Legislative turnover aids controversial items
December 03, 2010
By Andrew Thomason Illinois Statehouse News
SPRINGFIELD — In four days this week, the Illinois General Assembly was able to push through legislation that has typically been a lightening rod for controversy.
Civil unions and new police and firefighters pension reform are now waiting for Gov. Pat Quinn’s approval. A major gaming expansion was approved by the Illinois Senate, and a long-languishing plan for a new coal plant got Illinois House of Representatives approval.
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