Illinois State Politics
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Elgin mom-to-be taking her Erin's Law abroadApr 26, 2014 8:00 am - Erin Merryn speaks with enthusiasm, rattling off the list of trips around the globe, the hours of research and meetings promoting her cause. She shows no signs of fatigu...
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Lee Street exit off I-90 wanted but cost an issueApr 23, 2014 5:00 am - A proposed eastbound exit at Lee Street on the Jane Addams Tollway is being billed as a boon for local businesses and future economic growth near Des Plaines, Rosemont a...
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I-90 construction progress to be discussed TuesdayApr 20, 2014 1:01 am - A public meeting is scheduled for Tuesday to update residents on the progress of the ongoing Elmhurst Road Interchange project on the Jane Addams Memorial Tollway (I-90)...
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Kotowski to receive award from Des Plaines hospitalApr 18, 2014 1:01 am - Presence Holy Family Medical Center in Des Plaines will present state Sen. Dan Kotowski with its Inspire Award for exceptional community service on Tuesday, April 22, at...
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Gun owners criticize aspects of new concealed carry lawApr 17, 2014 5:15 am - An informational meeting held by Democratic state Rep. Elaine Nekritz Wednesday in Wheeling — intended to clarify some areas of Illinois' new concealed carry law — large...
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'Epidemic' of heroin addiction facing state, house committee hearsApr 17, 2014 1:00 am - Members of the recently formed Illinois House Task Force on Heroin spent more than three hours in Arlington Heights Thursday morning hearing testimony about treatment an...
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Politics of scare tactics unproductiveApr 16, 2014 5:00 am - It's something you might expect from a blogger with extremist views, full of panic and hyperbole. "URGENT ALERT - YOUR ACTION REQUIRED. GUN GRABBERS TURN UP THE HEAT. NE...
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Moeller takes oath of office in 43rd DistrictMar 30, 2014 1:00 am - Pledging to serve in bipartisan fashion and reach out to all parts of her new constituency, former Elgin City Council member Anna Moeller was sworn in Sunday as the new ...
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Elgin councilwoman Anna Moeller selected to fill Farnham's seatMar 29, 2014 1:01 am - An Elgin councilwoman has been chosen to fill the Illinois House seat left vacant by Keith Farnham, who resigned earlier this month citing health issues after federal of...
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Editorial: Study waterway agency before pulling plugMar 28, 2014 5:00 am - State Sen. Terry Link this week pulled down his proposed legislation to eliminate the Fox Waterway Agency, saying the idea needs more study. Yes, it does. The proposal h...