Illinois State Politics
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Grayslake Democrat entering state senate primaryAug 31, 2011 12:00 am - Lake County Board member Melinda Bush of Grayslake plans to seek statewide office in the spring primary. Bush announced Wednesday she’ll run in the Democratic primary in...
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ComEd not on hot seat at Lincolnshire meetingAug 30, 2011 12:00 am - In their latest public meeting with suburban customers, ComEd representatives heard concerns about power outages and other electricity-related issues Tuesday night in Li...
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Sente calls meeting on power outagesAug 29, 2011 12:00 am - State Rep. Carol Sente of Vernon Hills will host a town hall meeting on Tuesday, Aug. 30, in Lincolnshire to discuss the recent power outages, service interruptions and ...
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State Rep. David Harris might run for CongressAug 26, 2011 12:00 am - State Rep. David Harris announced Friday he is “testing the waters” or considering a run for Congress from the 8th District. “I believe it is clear that our citizens wan...
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U.S. always had ability to pay its creditorsAug 26, 2011 12:00 am - So Standard & Poor’s has decided to downgrade U.S. creditworthiness from AAA to AA+. This is a downgrade to the borrowings of the most secure, most highly traded, most l...
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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...