Kerry Lester
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Kirk’s bill joins Moylan’s to combat bullying, hazingFeb 28, 2013 1:22 pm - For the second time in a week, a suburban lawmaker has introduced legislation to combat bullying and hazing in schools. U.S. Sen. Mark Kirk, a Highland Park Republican,...
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Duckworth will cut own pay if sequester happensFeb 27, 2013 2:00 pm - A suburban Democratic congresswoman says she plans to put her money where her mouth is in the event of a sequester. U.S. Rep. Tammy Duckworth, of Hoffman Estates, plans ...
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Illinois senators at center of rocky vote on HagelFeb 25, 2013 1:00 pm - Durbin, Kirk in middle of confirmation fight
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Fundraiser postponed amid debate over Illinois GOP chairman's futureFeb 24, 2013 3:00 pm - The beleaguered Illinois GOP chairman is postponing a high-profile fundraiser until a vote concerning his removal for supporting gay marriage is decided. “As many of you...
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GOP committeemen call special meeting to oust BradyFeb 22, 2013 4:59 pm - After several weeks of failed attempts, state central committeemen have called a special meeting to oust Illinois GOP Chair Pat Brady for his statements supporting same-...
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State considers repealing class size limits for special edFeb 20, 2013 10:50 am - With the aim of allowing local school districts more discretion to stretch tight budgets, the state board of education is proposing doing away with class size limits for...
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Proposed gay marriage law spells out transition from civil unionFeb 20, 2013 4:15 am - If gay marriages become legal in Illinois, couples who already have civil unions will have a head start in the application process. According to the proposed law, couple...
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Quigley: Five surgeries, hundreds of stitches, and still on the iceFeb 16, 2013 7:00 am - “Did I grow up dreaming to be a congressman? No way. I wanted to be the next Stan Mikita or Bobby Hull,” U.S. Rep. Mike Quigley says. The Carol Stream native, whose new ...
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Emanuel calling on suburban lawmakers to help with gun-control questFeb 13, 2013 10:15 pm - Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel is enlisting suburban state senators' help in his push for tougher gun control legislation. Republican Kirk Dillard of Hinsdale told the Daily...
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Local members see some hope for bipartisanship in State of the UnionFeb 12, 2013 1:00 pm - While the State of the Union address is an annual opportunity for political posturing on both sides of the aisle, some hopes for bipartisanship quietly and subtly emerge...