Illinois State Politics
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House hopeful disputes claims he wants to end revenue sharingSep 28, 2010 11:00 pm - Republican Tom Morrison says he doesn't support eliminating or scaling back revenue sharing between the state and municipalities, and wouldn't make such a proposal if el...
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Charges, countercharges in 56th House campaignSep 27, 2010 11:00 pm - It's no surprise that the campaign literature in the 56th District state House race is saying unflattering things about each candidate's rival. But both Republican Ryan ...
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Charges, countercharges in 56th House campaignSep 27, 2010 11:00 pm - It's no surprise that the campaign literature in the 56th state House District race is saying unflattering things about each candidate's rival. But both Republican Ryan ...
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Noland, Rauschenberger split on income tax increase, cutsSep 27, 2010 11:00 pm - With the state facing a $13 billion deficit and failing to pay its bills to schools and social services agencies, both candidates for 22nd District Senate agree that bud...
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State senator: Explore selling U.S. Cellular FieldSep 27, 2010 11:00 pm - Illinois' ownership of U.S. Cellular Field should be re-examined as part of a plan to help solve the state's budget problems by selling surplus property, according to a ...
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Look to Farnham if you hate taxesSep 27, 2010 11:00 pm - When I read Stephany Welzien's Sept. 20 letter to the editor I had to laugh because she obviously has been hoodwinked. First of all, Ruth Munson is a career politician. ...
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49th District hopefuls Schmitz, Barconi diverge on pension reformSep 26, 2010 11:00 pm - When Gov. Pat Quinn signed pension reform into law in April, legal experts split into two camps: those who felt lawmakers had done the best they could and others who fel...
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Fox Valley briefsSep 26, 2010 11:00 pm - Forum on state budget reform Illinois state Rep. Keith Farnham, a Democrat who represents the 43rd District, will host a community forum about state budget reform...
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Streamwood's stable budget made possible by RothSep 26, 2010 11:00 pm - I would just like to express how proud I am of Billie Roth. Under her guidance and strong leadership she has made Streamwood one of the best places in Illinois. I look a...
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Legislature belongs to Illinois citizensSep 26, 2010 11:00 pm - I strongly object to the wording in Kerry Lester's article in Thursday's edition about Steve Rauschenberger. Lester refers to Rauschenberger's bid to, "reclaim his old S...