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Frank Augstein/AP file SPRINGFIELD — Fully vaccinated Illinoisans are one step closer to enjoying a free beer or cocktail thanks to a bill that state legislators sent Thursday to Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s desk. Lawmakers also passed legislation barring hair discrimination in schools and allowing those with drug-related convictions to apply for assistance through a temporary program for needy families. Those were just some of the measures state lawmakers passed Thursday, days before they’re scheduled to adjourn. The House passed a Senate bill that seeks to bar schools from discriminating agai...

Democrats' map proposal would pit suburban Republican lawmakers against one another This is the proposed state House redistricting map for Chicago and the suburbs. ilhousedems.com/redistricting This is the proposed state Senate redistricting map for Chicago and the suburbs. www.ilsenateredistricting.com   Updated 5/24/2021 6:01 PM Suburban House Republicans could see some losses in the next election based on the proposed Illinois legislative map, which would pit some incumbent lawmakers against one another. Six Republicans live in three of the proposed districts, potentiall...

Wondering whom to call? Here are suburban lawmakers' committee seats in the Illinois House for 2021-22.

Wondering whom to call? Here are suburban lawmakers' committee seats in the Illinois House for 2021-22.

Where suburban lawmakers hold sway under the state Capitol dome Lawmakers are racing against a scheduled May 31 adjournment at the Illinois Capitol in Springfield. Associated Press/Seth Perlman Lawmakers are racing against a scheduled May 31 adjournment at the Illinois Capitol in Springfield. Daily Herald file photo   Updated 5/8/2021 5:20 PM Suburban lawmakers, by their sheer numbers, are on almost every legislative committee in Illinois. But there are some committees, such as appropriations and education in the House and ethics and executive committees in the Senate, wher...