Illinois State Politics
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No new abortion clinic regulations for nowApr 13, 2011 12:00 am - SPRINGFIELD — Legislation that would force some abortion clinics to meet higher medical standards was narrowly defeated by the Illinois House Wednesday after a heated de...
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Madigan, Cullerton must cut budgetApr 09, 2011 12:00 am - I heard a commentator admonish the Democrats in Illinois to go to Wisconsin or Indiana if they don’t like it in Illinois. This is about the attitude of a radio personali...
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Duffy has heated exchange in hearingApr 07, 2011 12:00 am - SPRINGFIELD — A hearing over whether abortion-rights activist Terry Cosgrove should get a job on the Illinois Human Rights Commission turned heated Thursday when Sen. Da...
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Keep Illinois smoke freeApr 02, 2011 2:00 am - Well, here we go again. Lawmakers are once again trying to give exemptions to casinos, bars, strip clubs and possibly American Legion halls to lift the smoking ban. Once...
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Sente meeting with constituentsMar 30, 2011 12:00 am - State Rep. Carol Sente will host two events for constituents on Saturday, April 2. The first is a coffee stop shop at 9 a.m. at Starbuck’s, 1240 E. Route 45, Vernon Hill...
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Peter Roskam's rise to powerMar 26, 2011 11:00 pm - WASHINGTON — “Heads up.” Heeding those words of warning, the stifling conference room, packed with reporters, goes silent. Several seconds pass, and, to the click of cam...
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Roskam takes Springfield lessons to CongressMar 26, 2011 11:00 pm - As a freshman state representative, Peter Roskam positioned himself as an opponent of government interference in the marketplace, an advocate for lower taxes and a socia...
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CUB holding phone bill clinicMar 16, 2011 12:00 am - The Citizens Utility Board (CUB) will conduct a phone bill clinic, which will include a presentation by consumer advocates with tips on how to shrink your phone bill, 10...
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Sente to host forum on education reformMar 10, 2011 11:00 pm - Democratic State Rep. Carol Sente of Vernon Hills will host a forum about education reform on Monday, March 14 at Vernon Hills High School. The event will run from 7:30 ...
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Mayfield open houseMar 08, 2011 11:00 pm - State Rep. Rita Mayfield will host an open house and reception from 5 to 9 p.m. Friday, March 11, at her office, 120 N. Genesee St., in downtown Waukegan. The open house...