Mike Riopell
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House panel says OK to medical marijuanaMar 06, 2013 7:00 am - SPRINGFIELD — A panel of state lawmakers Wednesday approved legislation to legalize medical marijuana in Illinois. Supporters of the plan say it would be the most tightl...
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More pension proposals create less consensusMar 04, 2013 7:49 pm - SPRINGFIELD — In the year since Gov. Pat Quinn declared it was time for a “rendezvous with reality” on issues like the state’s rising pension costs, suburban lawmakers h...
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Suburban officials brace for another possible budget fightMar 04, 2013 4:48 pm - SPRINGFIELD — Over the past several years, budget troubles at the Illinois Capitol have meant worry for mayors and school board members back home. Harsh financial troubl...
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Quinn vetoes plan that would have put slots at Arlington ParkMar 04, 2013 8:00 am - SPRINGFIELD — Gov. Pat Quinn today vetoed nearly 2-year-old legislation that would have allowed a casino in Lake County and 1,200 slot machines at Arlington Park. The mo...
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Illinois House: Ban cellphones while drivingMar 01, 2013 10:00 am - SPRINGFIELD — The Illinois House Friday voted to make it illegal to talk on a handheld cellphone while driving. Supporters argued reducing distractions for drivers could...
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Pension cuts fail badly in test votes in Illinois HouseFeb 28, 2013 8:00 am - SPRINGFIELD — Illinois House Republicans Thursday refused to participate in test votes on severe public pension cuts and Democrats rejected the proposals harshly. Two pr...
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Pension bill would reduce benefits, create 401(k) for new teachersFeb 27, 2013 9:42 am - 401(k) part of Cross and Nekritz’s proposal
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Gay marriage moves to state House on 6-5 voteFeb 26, 2013 8:00 am - SPRINGFIELD — Illinois House lawmakers Tuesday set up a potential final showdown over legalizing same-sex marriage in the state. A committee gave preliminary approval to...
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Two proposals target DuPage County Forest Preserve DistrictFeb 22, 2013 8:37 pm - SPRINGFIELD — Two state lawmakers from DuPage County have separately looked to the DuPage County Forest Preserve District as a way to save local taxpayers money, either ...
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Does Rivers need a buffer from a Chicago casino?Feb 21, 2013 11:30 am - SPRINGFIELD — As lawmakers debate whether to expand gambling in Illinois, state Rep. Marty Moylan is trying to keep any new Chicago casino from being built within 20 mil...