Illinois State Politics
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Froehlich accused of appealing taxes for favorsMay 07, 2009 11:00 pm - State Rep. Paul Froehlich of Schaumburg defended himself Thursday against allegations he traded his expertise on property tax appeals for campaign contributions and vote...
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Grateful Walker has taken an interestMay 03, 2009 11:00 pm - I am writing to express my appreciation for state Rep. Mark Walker's visit to Buhrke Industries last week. Rarely do we see politicians reaching out to small businesses ...
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State senator returns to his alma mater to meet with the studentsMar 05, 2009 10:00 pm - Fifth through eighth graders at St. Raymond School in Mount Prospect enjoyed a rare treat recently when state Sen. Matt Murphy, an alumnus of the parochial grade school,...
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Illinois' troubles leave no room for politicsFeb 14, 2009 10:00 pm - While I look forward to a new era in Illinois state government with a new governor and two new leaders in the General Assembly, it is no secret our state is facing serio...
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Farewell and thank you, Rep. KrauseFeb 08, 2009 10:00 pm - The national media is characterizing Illinois as a state full of corrupt politicians. Yet Mount Prospect and Arlington Heights have been represented by Rep. Carolyn Krau...
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Rosemont makes pitch for economic stimulus moneyFeb 05, 2009 10:00 pm - Palatine wants a piece of it. As does North Chicago. Now Rosemont joins a growing list of suburban communities vying for a share in President Obama's as yet unapproved $...
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State Sen. Duffy is a cash magnetFeb 05, 2009 10:00 pm - New Republican state Sen. Dan Duffy of Lake Barrington proved to be a financial dynamo, raising more than $638,000 to beat Democratic Round Lake Mayor Bill Gentes last N...
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Impeachment unites Illinois lawmakersFeb 03, 2009 10:00 pm - Jan. 9th, was Nixon's birthday. It is also the day an Illinois governor was impeached for the first time in nearly 200 years of state history. I participated in that his...
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Link outraised GOP foe, but Gray eager for a rematchFeb 02, 2009 10:00 pm - Despite being relatively unknown when he challenged veteran Democratic state Sen. Terry Link last year in the 30th District, Republican Keith Gray raised nearly $52,000 ...
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Cook County briefsJan 21, 2009 10:00 pm - McLeod to headline breakfast Tickets are on the sale for the 2009 Hoffman Estates breakfast Feb. 10, sponsored by the Hoffman Estates Chamber of Commerce. The breakfast ...