Illinois State Politics
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Rain cancels state rep.'s 'Golden' opportunityAug 16, 2009 11:00 pm - Even though she was scared stiff, state Rep. Elaine Nekritz of Des Plaines had her mind set Sunday on parachuting with the U.S. Army Golden Knights Parachute Team as par...
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Green Oaks attorney to seek 59th District seatAug 14, 2009 11:00 pm - Green Oaks lawyer Dan Sugrue will again try to replace state Rep. Kathy Ryg, who he says is part of an entrenched Democratic party that has failed to right a corrupt sys...
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Not guilty plea in Lake Co. campaign forgeryAug 12, 2009 11:00 pm - The second of two men charged with forging signatures on ballot petitions for state Sen. Terry Link pleaded guilty Thursday in Lake County Circuit Court. Jerry Knight, 5...
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Cook County briefsJul 29, 2009 11:00 pm - Speed crackdown in Arlington: Arlington Heights police have begun their latest campaign against speeding, using IDOT grant money for extra enforcement. The current campa...
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GOP bypasses regulars, puts faith in 28-year-old to regain 56th House District seatJul 17, 2009 11:00 pm - Schaumburg Township Republicans have placed their hopes in a young lawyer and political novice to recapture the Illinois House seat held by party defector Paul Froehlich...
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Rep. Froehlich won't run for re-electionJul 03, 2009 11:00 pm - Democratic state Rep. Paul Froehlich of Schaumburg said Friday he won't run for re-election next year. Implying that another political opportunity may present itself eit...
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Cook County briefsJun 30, 2009 11:00 pm - Donate school supplies: Starting today through Aug. 15, school supplies can be donated for distribution to needy children in Schaumburg Township Elementary District 54, ...
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Salary freezes, other options availableJun 27, 2009 11:00 pm - In Aurora and Naperville, many organizations do an amazing job of serving those with autism, developmental disabilities, those who suffer from substance abuse and victim...
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Des Plaines alderman: Say 'no' to video gamblingJun 01, 2009 11:00 pm - Des Plaines 3rd Ward Alderman Matt Bogusz urged the city council Monday night to strongly oppose video gambling machines in town because they would hurt the city's plann...
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Northwest suburbs in 60 secondsJun 01, 2009 11:00 pm - O'Hare hotel expansion complete The InterContinental Chicago O'Hare Hotel has completed construction of its new "Artists Wing," increasing the hotel's existing meeting a...