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State lawmakers ban campaign donations from red-light camera firms — and then accept the donations

Among those accepting campaign contributions after supporting what was portrayed as reform legislation: Illinois Senate President Don Harmon, D-Oak Park.

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Illinois legislators banned campaign contributions from red-light camera operators, then took them anyway

Among those accepting campaign contributions after supporting what was portrayed as reform legislation: Illinois Senate President Don Harmon, D-Oak Park.

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State Supreme Court weighs ex-lawmakers case for back pay

Two former state senators who sponsored and voted for bills to reduce lawmakers pay and forgo annual cost of living adjustments are now asking the Illinois Supreme Court to declare those measures unconstitutional and award them their back pay.

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Population estimates used to redraw St Clair County political map missed the mark, by a lot, suit claims

Population estimates used to redraw St Clair County political map missed the mark, by a lot, suit claims
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