Illinois State Politics
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State Sen. Noland: Inappropriate email was an 'oversight'Jun 16, 2010 11:00 pm - State Sen. Michael Noland has come under fire for an e-mail that his private campaign sent out that asks for donations and also lists his taxpayer-funded Springfield and...
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Crespo meets in Hanover ParkJun 14, 2010 11:00 pm - State Rep. Fred Crespo will host a town-hall meeting at 7 p.m. Wednesday at Hanover Park Village Hall, 2121 W. Lake St. Crespo will field questions about the latest legi...
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Public viewing for Waukegan state Rep. Washington TuesdayJun 06, 2010 11:00 pm - A public viewing for State Rep. Eddie Washington, 56, who died of a heart attack Saturday, will take place in Waukegan Tuesday. The viewing will be held at 1 p.m. at Shi...
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Does from-the-grave endorsement in 31st District cross the line?Jun 06, 2010 11:00 pm - State senator's literature uses image of the late Geo-Karis
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Saturday Soapbox: Congrats LeeMay 28, 2010 11:00 pm - An amazing feat: We couldn't be prouder of new American Idol Lee DeWyze of Mount Prospect, but we're also in awe of "The Biggest Loser" winner Michael Ventrella ...
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Don't fall for state budget gimmicksMay 24, 2010 11:00 pm - Are we that dumb? Gov. Pat Quinn and some legislators seem to think we are. They think voters in Illinois will fall for populist budgetary gimmicks that politicians can...
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Help us, as we help special needs kidsMay 16, 2010 11:00 pm - Many parents of special needs children and adults have a lot of frustration about what's happening in Springfield, in regards to providing funding for special needs educ...
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A political odd couple: College Dems boss rooms with GOP chairMay 16, 2010 11:00 pm - Politics in this country have become increasingly polarized, but Ryan Melchin, 21, of Hoffman Estates, and Matt Van Vossen, 20, of Oak Lawn, prove there is still some ro...
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State rep. candidates share stances on special needsMay 09, 2010 11:00 pm - The candidates vying to succeed retiring Democratic state Rep. Paul Froehlich of Schaumburg met formally for the first time May 4 at Schaumburg Township Hall to share th...
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Working to improve safety in IllinoisMay 07, 2010 11:00 pm - The legislature sent two very important pieces of legislation to the governor's desk. Both bills are designed to improve public safety. As the sponsor of these bills, I ...