Kerry Lester
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Kirk's office points to other coin bills, but little else, in response to allegationsJun 01, 2012 4:00 pm - In the wake of a report that he may have advanced commemorative coin legislation that benefitted clients of a former girlfriend, U.S. Sen. Mark Kirk's office is pointing...
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Arlington would keep slots, grandstand separateJun 01, 2012 2:14 pm - Arlington Park has long sought slot machines to help boost lagging revenues. However, racetrack officials have carefully crafted plans that would keep the machines separ...
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Park City casino could add 1,000 jobs, mayor saysJun 01, 2012 2:01 pm - There are no clear plans yet for the proposed Park City casino in Lake County, but Mayor Steve Pannell has outlined expectations of adding 1,000 new jobs to the area. Pa...
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Walsh in hot water for Schaumburg town hall comments about blacks, HispanicsJun 01, 2012 2:00 pm - Congressman Joe Walsh is under fire for comments he made at a Schaumburg town hall that critics construe as racist. But he disagrees and is not backing away from them. ...
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School anti-violence law heads to QuinnMay 30, 2012 12:00 pm - Legislation intended to prevent school violence like the 2008 stabbing of an Elgin teacher is on its way to Gov. Pat Quinn after winning approval Wednesday in the Illino...
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Kirk refunded ex-wife's campaign checks at her requestMay 29, 2012 11:00 pm - Ex-wife filed complaint with Federal Election Commission
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Suburban Catholics join in debate after Vatican rebuke of nunsMay 29, 2012 5:30 am - When 11-year-old John Raymond regained consciousness following a 25-foot fall from a burning school building in 1958, his first question was, “Did Sister get out?” “Beca...
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Ex-Sen. Fitzgerald calls Patrick Fitzgerald a “transformational U.S. attorney”May 23, 2012 11:00 pm - Hours before announcing he would be stepping down as U.S. attorney for the Northern District of Illinois, Patrick Fitzgerald placed a call to a McLean, Va., bank. The p...
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Kirk visits with Polish president, receives Commander's CrossMay 22, 2012 7:00 pm - The world's leaders have largely left Chicago following the conclusion of the NATO summit, yet one extended his stay to see a friend who fell ill just days after a previ...
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Madigan on Nekritz’ rising statureMay 21, 2012 5:30 am - There is a specific reason behind everything Michael Madigan says and does. The powerful longtime House speaker and Illinois Democratic Party chair, however, has never s...