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Illinois voters reject sales tax hikes
(The Center Square) – Illinois voters have rejected sales tax referendums in four Illinois counties.
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Illinois Quick Hits: U.S. Rep.-elect's approach to antisemitism questioned
(The Center Square0 – ADL Midwest is expressing concerns about an Illinois congressman-elect’s approach to antisemitism.
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Pritzker pitches policy playbook for Democrat-controlled Congress
(The Center Square) – Following the Democrats’ capture of a Congressional majority, Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker is calling on the new class and existing Democrats to take on a package of more than 200 policies he says will benefit Illinois residents and everyone across the country.
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Illinois Quick Hits: Dems plan to end 'tariff taxes'
(The Center Square) – Incumbent Illinois members of Congress held their seats in Tuesday’s elections, and Democrats kept control of every district where there was no incumbent on the ballot.
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Democrats expand legislative supermajority
(The Center Square) – Races to represent districts around Illinois in Springfield for the 105th Illinois General Assembly saw some shakeups, with Democrats flipping several seats.
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CTU president talks strike, says state owes $6 billion
(The Center Square) – Chicago Teachers Union leaders say they will keep pushing for more state funding of public education after Tuesday’s school board elections in Chicago, and CTU members will strike if they need to.
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Illinois Quick Hits: Cook voters approve non-binding millionaire tax referendum
(The Center Square) – Cook County voters have expressed support for a proposed state constitutional amendment that would impose a 3% income tax charge on millionaires.
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Croke elected comptroller as Dems sweep state offices
(The Center Square) – The Democratic Party of Illinois has claimed victory in a sweep of elections for statewide offices. In addition to Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s victory in the gubernatorial election, incumbent Democrats claimed wins in races for attorney general, secretary of state and state treasurer.
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Pritzker easily secures third term as Illinois governor
(The Center Square) – Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker won reelection for a third term, beating his two-time GOP challenger Darren Bailey.
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Lt. Gov. Stratton elected to U.S. Senate
(The Center Square) – Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton is the projected winner of the U.S. Senate race in Illinois.
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