Kerry Lester
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Charges upgraded for man accused of threatening lawmakerMar 26, 2013 1:00 pm - Charges have been upgraded to a felony for a Chicago man accused of threatening a state representative over gay marriage remarks. Police say shortly after Stephen Bona, ...
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The art of an effective political yard signMar 23, 2013 11:00 pm - Experts divulge the science behind the poster campaign
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Kirk, coalition reintroduces GPS privacy actMar 21, 2013 3:33 pm - With technological advancements outpacing privacy laws, U.S. Sen. Mark Kirk joined with a bipartisan coalition Thursday to reintroduce legislation aimed at limiting how ...
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Iran work shows Kirk adjusting to life post-strokeMar 16, 2013 11:39 am - In his first major appearance this year outside the halls of Congress, U.S. Senator Mark Kirk had a succinct message to convey. “I have one message for the dictators in ...
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At Argonne, Obama warns federal cuts will hurt researchMar 15, 2013 12:40 pm - The impact of the federal sequester heavily influenced President Barack Obama’s speech to scientists at Argonne National Laboratory Friday afternoon, as he painted a ble...
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Walsh to begin at WIND radio March 25Mar 14, 2013 12:44 pm - It’s officially a deal. WIND AM-560 Thursday announced that former Congressman Joe Walsh will join the station’s lineup March 25, hosting a show each weekday from 7 to 9...
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Roskam, Obama exchange less jovial in Capitol meetingMar 13, 2013 12:28 pm - The jovial nature of previous banter between two former General Assembly colleagues was gone Wednesday as House GOP Chief Deputy Whip Peter Roskam told President Barack ...
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Why suburban mayoral races are so crowdedMar 13, 2013 5:00 am - Traditionally low voter turnout. Part-time pay. Being constantly on call. While some might say serving as a suburban mayor might be more work than it's worth, it's clear...
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Strikes don’t add much heat to school board racesMar 09, 2013 11:56 pm - Suburban school districts have seen an unusual number of teacher’s strikes in recent months. Yet, those strikes — and the disagreements that led to them — have not been...
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Strikes a lasting part of Senate Bill 7's legacy?Mar 09, 2013 10:00 pm - An education reform package pushed through the state legislature in the spring of 2011 was hailed as nothing short of historic — among its components, limiting teachers'...