Illinois State Politics
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Energy assistance available in Lake CountyDec 07, 2014 12:01 am - Lake County residents can apply for winter energy assistance at the office of the Community Action Partnership of Lake County, 1200 Glen Flora Ave. Waukegan. The office...
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Moylan appointed to new business panelDec 03, 2014 12:01 am - State Rep. Marty Moylan has been appointed to a newly-created state commission aimed at increasing the number of American and Illinois-made products procured and sold by...
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Franks: Wait on Lincoln Library decisionNov 20, 2014 12:01 am - SPRINGFIELD - The chair of a state committee says lawmakers should wait for an outside study before considering plans to separate the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Librar...
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Like Manson, prisoners in Illinois can wed but not honeymoonNov 19, 2014 12:01 am - I suppose the bride will wear white, and the groom will sport the swastika he carved into his forehead years ago. But don't expect murderer Charles Manson's planned nupt...
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Autopsy set for ISU student found in dorm roomNov 17, 2014 12:01 am - An autopsy is scheduled later this morning for an Illinois State University student found dead in his dorm room. In a news release, McLean County Chief Deputy Coroner S...
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Cellphones for soldiersNov 16, 2014 12:01 am - The Lincolnshire office of state Rep. Carol Sente again will be the collection point for the annual Cellphones for Soldiers Drive. Through this program, soldiers deploye...
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Illinois teen mother could face adult sentenceNov 14, 2014 12:01 am - JACKSONVILLE - A 17-year-old central Illinois girl who authorities say left her newborn son in a dumpster could face an adult sentence if convicted of attempted murder. ...
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Moynihan finally concedes House 56 race to MussmanNov 14, 2014 12:01 am - Ten days after Election Day, Republican candidate Jim Moynihan called Friday to concede the 56th District state House race to Democratic incumbent Michelle Mussman. The ...
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Dold a'going to the freshman dance, againNov 13, 2014 12:01 am - Newly elected Bob Dold arrived in Washington, D.C. Wednesday for freshman orientation, the weeklong look at all you need to know to be a member of Congress. Not many peo...
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School board candidates must file papers with county, not local districtsNov 13, 2014 12:01 am - A recent state law has changed the way residents file for candidacy in a local school board election. Now, candidates must file their papers directly with the appropriat...