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$275 million more for Illinos roads this yearJan 1, 2013 12:00 AM
Illinois could have $275 million more for road and bridge projects this year if lawmakers approve a Department of Transportation funding plan, according to a summary obtained Tuesday by The Associated Press.
Hoffman Estates fire pension board delays buying iPads Apr 3, 2012 12:00 AM
A suburban firefighters pension board voted themselves new iPads on taxpayers' dime, the Secretary of State won't accept Visa cards at driver's license facilities, and Wauconda Township finds a way to keep a citizen's petition off the annual town meeting agenda. Catch up on some odds and ends that your tips dredged up in this latest Suburban Tax Watchdog column.
U. of Illinois hikes tuition by 4.8 percentJan 19, 2012 12:00 AM
The University of Illinois is expected to raise tuition for incoming students who start classes at its three campuses next year by 4.8 percent.
Jesse White says he’ll run again Aug 17, 2011 12:00 AM
Democrat Jesse White announced Wednesday that he plans to run for a fifth term as Illinois secretary of state. Gov. Pat Quinn called White “our secretary of state forever.”
Topinka, Madigan, White all winners in state racesNov 2, 2010 12:00 AM
Republicans were poised to take over two state offices on Tuesday, possibly clearing the way for a merger of the positions. Judy Baar Topinka overcome a slow start on Tuesday to win the race for Illinois comptroller.
“This will be it,” Jesse White says Oct 25, 2010 12:00 AM
If re-elected, Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White, 76, says this will his final term in public office, capping a 34-year career in state politics. First, he'll have to defeat Republican challenger Robert Enriquez of Aurora and Libertarian challenger Josh Hanson of Naperville in the Nov. 2 election.
Secretary of State: WhiteOct 18, 2010 12:00 AM
At age 76, Democratic Secretary of State Jesse White says this is his final campaign. Chicagoan White has overseen the office since 1999.
Ballot access lawsuit doesn't stop suburban election processSep 25, 2010 12:00 AM
Downstate county election commissions may be telling absentee voters to hold off in light of a pending ballot access lawsuit.