Doug T. Graham
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Allow concealed carry except in Cook County?Apr 30, 2013 5:30 am - SPRINGFIELD — A new plan to exclude Cook County from legislation allowing people to carry concealed guns could create havoc for some suburbs that cross county lines, sub...
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Lake Forest native's play pays homage to literary titansApr 26, 2013 6:00 am - A clash between literary titans inspired Lake Forest native Adam Pasen to write the tranquilly titled “Tea With Edie and Fitz,” making its Chicago premiere. “Edie” and “...
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Pet owners may receive protection from 'lemons'Apr 25, 2013 5:30 am - SPRINGFIELD — The state's first “Puppy Lemon Law” would seek to protect consumers who purchase a sick dog or cat from an Illinois pet store was approved by an Senate com...
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Illinois Senate votes down college smoking banApr 24, 2013 4:52 pm - SPRINGFIELD — The Illinois Senate rejected a measure Wednesday that would have banned smoking on all public university and community college campuses. State Sen. Terry L...
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Senate acts to ban tanning beds for teensApr 23, 2013 7:00 pm - SPRINGFIELD — A suburban lawmaker's proposal to ban minors from tanning booths passed the Illinois Senate by a 42-9 vote Tuesday. The measure, introduced by Senate Repub...
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Arboretum, botanic garden celebrate nature in a big wayApr 21, 2013 5:00 am - In light of the dangerous rains of the past few days, the adage “April showers bring May flowers,” will be put to the test this spring. After April's storms, floods, and...
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Heroin panel approved by HouseApr 19, 2013 4:28 pm - SPRINGFIELD — A suburban lawmaker’s proposal to address the state’s youth heroin epidemic passed in the Illinois House on a vote of 79-28 Friday. State Rep. Sam Yingling...
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House rejects NRA-backed concealed carry planApr 18, 2013 2:40 pm - SPRINGFIELD — The Illinois House rejected legislation backed by the National Rifle Association that would have allowed Illinoisans to carry a concealed firearm. The vote...
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Road program focuses on maintenance, congestion reliefApr 17, 2013 8:01 pm - SPRINGFIELD — Gov. Pat Quinn’s latest six-year, $12.62 billion transportation construction program is big on maintaining existing roads while short on new significant pr...
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Illinois House OKs medical marijuanaApr 17, 2013 5:00 pm - SPRINGFIELD — State lawmakers took a big first step toward legalizing medical marijuana today, moving legislation through an Illinois House that had declined to approve ...