Illinois State Politics
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Disappointed with Morrison’s silenceMay 06, 2013 5:00 am - Last fall, I voted to re-elect state Rep. Tom Morrison (R-District 54) based on the Daily Herald’s endorsement and a positive experience I had contacting him in 2011. I ...
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Moylan, DeVry host job fairApr 24, 2013 3:09 pm - State Rep. Marty Moylan, a Des Plaines Democrat, is partnering with DeVry University to hold a Job Boot Camp, 6 to 7:30 p.m. Monday, May 13, at the Elk Grove Park Distri...
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Environmental round table:Apr 17, 2013 7:44 pm - State Rep. Sam Yingling hosts an Earth Day Roundtable at 6 p.m. Monday, April 22, at the Byron Colby Barn, 1560 Jones Point Road in the Prairie Crossing community of Gra...
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Editorial: Tanning salons no place for teensApr 15, 2013 5:00 am - There are many things that the state of Illinois says 17-year-olds aren't ready for: voting, buying a lottery ticket, serving on a jury, buying cigarettes, getting a tat...
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'Traditional marriage' supporters protest at Sullivan's officeApr 13, 2013 2:00 pm - State Rep. Ed Sullivan Jr. of Mundelein said he's received “overwhelming support” from his district since announcing last week that he intends to support a bill to allow...
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Wheeling students tell lawmakers how important citizenship isApr 05, 2013 5:23 am - It began as a real-life learning unit on immigration for students in Wheeling, Buffalo Grove, Arlington Heights and Mount Prospect. It ended Thursday with a collection o...
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State reps speak at Barrington HS April 3Mar 28, 2013 1:19 pm - Members of the public are welcome to hear Republican state Rep. David McSweeney of Barrington Hills and Democratic state Rep. Christian Mitchell discuss various regional...
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Community Shred Day on April 4 in HainesvilleMar 27, 2013 9:14 am - A Community Shred Day is scheduled for Thursday, April 4, from 4 to 6 p.m. at State Rep. Sam Yingling’s House District 62 office at 20 W. North St., Hainesville. It is f...
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Public safety roundtable:Mar 20, 2013 5:36 pm - State Rep. Sam Yingling will host a publis safety round-table from noon to 1 p.m. Monday, March 25 at his constituent office, 20 W. North St., Hainesville. The Grayslake...
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Sweeping pension-cuts bill fails in state Senate; smaller teachers bill passesMar 20, 2013 2:00 pm - SPRINGFIELD — The Illinois Senate Wednesday approved a plan to cut working teachers' pensions while rejecting a more sweeping plan, sending mixed messages about where th...