Illinois State Politics
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Moylan mulling bid against MulliganAug 25, 2011 5:40 am - It’s game on in the “city of destiny” as Des Plaines’ mayor says he’s seriously considering a bid to unseat a long-term incumbent in the state House. Mayor Marty Moylan ...
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Who will be next Des Plaines mayor?Aug 25, 2011 5:30 am - With Des Plaines Mayor Marty Moylan considering a run for state representative, the mayoral race could be wide open in April 2013. Moylan says he would serve out his may...
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Students inspired new drug-disposal lawAug 24, 2011 12:00 am - Gov. Pat Quinn on Wednesday signed a law authorizing local police departments to collect and safely dispose of unwanted prescription drugs. The law was partly inspired b...
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State leaders to host children’s health, safety fairAug 23, 2011 12:00 am - State Rep. Ed Sullivan and State Sen. Dan Duffy have announced they will co-host a Children’s Health and Safety Fair Saturday, Aug. 27. The event, which includes a “Touc...
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Residents can meet with ComEd in LincolnshireAug 22, 2011 5:00 am - Residents can hear directly from ComEd officials regarding power outages and other issues at a town-hall meeting from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 30 at the Vernon Ar...
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Aurora’s Kifowit to run in 84th districtAug 22, 2011 12:00 am - Aurora Alderman Stephanie Kifowit intends to run for a seat in the newly created 84th House District and will formally announce her candidacy at a reception Thursday. S...
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Schaumburg Township assessor to run for state repAug 20, 2011 12:00 am - Schaumburg Township Assessor John Lawson announced his candidacy for state representative in the 56th District Saturday to a crowd of about 100 supporters and top GOP of...
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Meet Rep. Sente for coffee:Aug 17, 2011 12:00 am - State Rep. Carol Sente will stop at coffee shops around the 59th district this fall to talk with constituents about whatever is on their minds. The first coffee shop sto...
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Rep. Crespo to honor businesses for community serviceAug 15, 2011 12:00 am - State Rep. Fred Crespo (D-Hoffman Estates) is requesting nominations for the District 44 Community Business of the Year Award, highlighting businesses that are dedicated...
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Secretary of State’s senior day in SchaumburgAug 15, 2011 12:00 am - Democratic state Rep. Michelle Mussman of Schaumburg will host Secretary of State Jesse White’s Super Senior Day from 9 a.m. to noon Friday, Aug. 19 at the Schaumburg Ba...