Erin Hegarty
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Parents should be allowed to exempt kids from PARCC test, lawmakers sayMay 19, 2015 1:00 am - The state has started trying to outline a way for parents to exempt their kids from taking the new PARCC standardized test. A plan approved by the Illinois House Tuesday...
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Despite new governor, Republicans still frustrated with budget processMay 18, 2015 1:00 am - Having their guy as governor has given Republicans more political power than in recent years, but recent test votes and hearings have left some GOP lawmakers with the sa...
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Lawmakers want to look deeper into College of DuPage spendingMay 14, 2015 1:00 am - State lawmakers on Thursday directed Illinois' top auditor to move forward with a wide-ranging audit of the College of DuPage, which would be paid for by the college. Th...
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State trooper's widow testifies against capping jury awardsMay 12, 2015 1:00 am - The widow of a suburban state trooper who was killed on the job two years ago says she'd give back the legal settlement she received for more time with her husband. Troo...
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Would gambling in Chicago hurt suburban casinos?May 11, 2015 1:00 am - Suburban casinos again are pushing back against gambling expansion in Illinois, particularly the idea of a massive competitor in Chicago. An Illinois House hearing Monda...
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Local leaders react to Illinois Supreme Court pension decisionMay 08, 2015 1:00 am - The Illinois Supreme Court ruled Friday that a 2013 pension law that would have cut state workers' and teachers' retirement benefits is unconstitutional. Here's how sub...
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Gun owners oppose proposal to ban assault weaponsMay 07, 2015 1:00 am - A suburban lawmaker's proposal that would allow towns to outlaw assault weapons is facing backlash from gun supporters statewide. The proposal, introduced by state Sen....
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Suburban lawmakers propose halt to new local govermentMay 06, 2015 1:00 am - A suburban lawmaker's proposal in Springfield could put a halt to the creation of new units of local government in Illinois. State Sen. Michael Connelly, a Lisle Republi...
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Suburban voters far more likely to send women to the CapitolMay 04, 2015 5:30 am - Illinois Senate Republican Leader Christine Radogno has been one of the top women in state politics for years, but she still says women face challenges in running for of...
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Five ways lawmakers are trying to curb heroin epidemicMay 01, 2015 1:00 am - The suburban heroin crisis has spurred several proposals in the Illinois legislature that aim to slow the epidemic. As the final month of session for the Illinois Genera...