Illinois State Politics
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Harper would be big winner in state spending planMay 23, 2009 11:00 pm - Harper College stands to gains tens of millions of dollars should funding for a $29 billion construction spending plan get Gov. Pat Quinn's signature. Nearly $65 million...
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Harper readies for close Senate vote on 4-year degree proposalMay 11, 2009 11:00 pm - Now that Harper College's five-year quest to offer four-year degrees has finally found its way to the Senate floor, one or two votes will appear to be the margin of vict...
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Froehlich's brother in trouble over bus useMay 07, 2009 11:00 pm - The controversy surrounding state Rep. Paul Froehlich has also touched his brother, David, the athletic director at Rolling Meadows High School, who used a high school b...
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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...