Mike Riopell
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Pankau, Ramey will fight until the endMar 10, 2012 4:24 pm - The Republican primary campaign for Illinois Senate between Sen. Carole Pankau of Itasca and Rep. Randy Ramey of Carol Stream often has been a contentious one. Ramey has...
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House votes to ban talking on phone while drivingMar 08, 2012 6:27 pm - SPRINGFIELD — That long suburban commute in your car could soon get a little quieter after Illinois House lawmakers voted Thursday to ban talking on the phone while driv...
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Senator proposes speed cameras in the suburbsMar 08, 2012 9:00 am - SPRINGFIELD — A Chicago state senator wants to allow suburban communities to have cameras that could automatically ticket drivers for speeding in school zones. The same ...
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Anti-school violence bill needs more workMar 07, 2012 8:00 am - SPRINGFIELD — Legislation intended to try to prevent crimes like the 2008 stabbing of Elgin teacher Carolyn Gilbert will need more work before it moves any further, lawm...
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Suburban races for Springfield among most expensiveMar 07, 2012 4:00 am - SPRINGFIELD — An analysis of campaign donations released Tuesday shows that a handful of suburban primary races for seats in the state capital are among the highest-pric...
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Franks looking for compromise on tree trimmingMar 06, 2012 6:00 pm - SPRINGFIELD — State Rep. Jack Franks, a Marengo Democrat, says he's looking for a compromise on a plan that would make it easier for utility companies like ComEd to trim...
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Pankau takes aim at Ramey for exceeding contribution limitsMar 01, 2012 11:00 pm - Sen. Carole Pankau is criticizing her opponent in the Republican primary election for Illinois Senate, Rep. Randy Ramey, saying Ramey took donations from one political c...
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Rep. Hensel of West Chicago diesFeb 27, 2012 11:00 pm - SPRINGFIELD — Former state Rep. Don Hensel of West Chicago died Sunday, it was announced on the Illinois House floor Tuesday. Hensel, a Republican, was 85. He served in ...
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Bandmates, fans gearing up for 15 years of Lucky Boys ConfusionFeb 23, 2012 5:00 am - It's been 15 years now since a handful of DuPage County teenagers, some just out of high school, formed Lucky Boys Confusion. That's why singer Stubhy Pandav says that t...
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Quinn wants to cut state money for retired teachers’ healthcareFeb 22, 2012 11:00 pm - SPRINGFIELD — Gov. Pat Quinn has proposed the state stop paying into the health insurance plan that covers retired suburban and downstate teachers, and how he plans to k...