Marni Pyke
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DuPage Co. votes to keep lobbyistsDec 03, 2007 10:00 pm - DuPage County will keep its lobbyists in Springfield until the General Assembly's roller-coaster session ends. Despite questions about their usefulness, board members ag...
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Ready to get out the wordDec 01, 2007 10:00 pm - It's not clear if DuPage County Board Chairman Bob Schillerstrom will drive and State's Attorney Joe Birkett will put up the referendum signs this January. Or if Birkett...
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Memorial expected to attract luminariesNov 30, 2007 10:00 pm - While details of funeral services for former U.S. Rep. Henry Hyde are still preliminary, one thing is certain -- a large and distinguished crowd is expected to attend. T...
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Son: Hyde stood behind ConstitutionNov 29, 2007 10:00 pm - In the middle of talking about his late father's life, Bob Hyde had to take a call. He apologized for the delay, explaining the person on the other line was President B...
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Longtime staffers say Hyde was a friend, mentorNov 29, 2007 10:00 pm - Sam Stratman so wanted to work for Henry Hyde he spent a week preparing for the job interview in May 1987. "I followed his career for some time. He was the obvious choic...
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Birders spot unusual pair of woodpeckers in DuPage Co.Nov 27, 2007 10:00 pm - Love is in the air over Waterfall Glen Forest Preserve. At least that's the hope of local birders and DuPage County Forest Preserve District naturalists with the surpris...
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Future is certain -- for now -- at 'Pate' Philip state parkNov 27, 2007 10:00 pm - After years of being the red-headed stepchild of state parks, James "Pate" Philip State Park's future is guaranteed -- until November 2012. DuPage County Forest Preserve...
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200 job cuts depend on DuPage Co. sales tax voteNov 27, 2007 10:00 pm - DuPage County leaders are hoping voters will save them from doomsday. A majority of board members Tuesday approved a budget that would cut about 200 jobs, eliminate prog...
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All talk, no action at meeting to avert DuPage Co. 'doomsday' budgetNov 26, 2007 10:00 pm - There was lots of talk but no action Monday as DuPage County Board members sought to find a solution to the county's looming fiscal crisis. Chairman Robert Schillerstrom...
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New lease on life for 'Pate' parkNov 26, 2007 10:00 pm - After years of being the red-headed stepchild of state parks, the future of James "Pate" Philip State Park future is guaranteed -- until November 2012. DuPage County For...