Mike Riopell
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Illinois House rejects gambling planNov 08, 2011 11:00 pm - SPRINGFIELD — Lawmakers Wednesday rejected a gambling expansion plan that included slot machines at race tracks like Arlington Park and a new casino in Lake County, rais...
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Gambling plan for Arlington slots, Lake casinos this week?Nov 07, 2011 11:00 pm - SPRINGFIELD — State lawmakers began moving a new gambling proposal Tuesday that allows for slot machines at Arlington Park and more casinos in an attempt to send a bill ...
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Marengo lawmaker loses bid to block property tax hikesNov 07, 2011 11:00 pm - SPRINGFIELD — The Illinois House Tuesday rejected a proposal that would have prevented local governments like school districts from raising taxes if property values drop...
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Debate begins on tax breaks for Sears, but deadline loomsNov 07, 2011 11:00 pm - SPRINGFIELD — Lawmakers Tuesday began debating a massive group of tax breaks that includes a deal for Sears Holdings Corp. to stay in Hoffman Estates, but with only two ...
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Lawmakers could start debating Sears' future todayNov 06, 2011 11:00 pm - SPRINGFIELD — Lawmakers return to the Capitol Tuesday for their last three scheduled days of the year, starting with a possible morning hearing over new legislation inte...
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Gambling, pensions on the shortlist for legislative action this weekNov 06, 2011 11:00 pm - SPRINGFIELD — Lawmakers return to the Capitol Tuesday for what is scheduled to be their last three days meeting in 2011. This year has been a busy one for them — a tax i...
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Ads about Illinois' pension battle are emotional and poignant, but are they true?Nov 05, 2011 11:00 pm - SPRINGFIELD — As the fierce debate brews over how to reform the retirement plans of thousands of Illinois teachers and other government workers, the dueling sides have t...
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Sears deal now tied up in bigger tax packageNov 04, 2011 12:00 am - SPRINGFIELD — After months of debate on a package of tax incentives intended to keep Sears Holdings Corp. in Hoffman Estates, the fate of that deal could now rest with a...
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Franks: No more taxes when property values dipNov 03, 2011 12:00 am - SPRINGFIELD — State Rep. Jack Franks is pushing legislation that would prohibit local governments like school districts from asking for more property taxes in years when...
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ComEd spread campaign cash aroundNov 02, 2011 12:00 am - SPRINGFIELD — Dozens of lawmakers got campaign donations from the energy industry as ComEd pushed for legislation that likely will lead to rate hikes. “This money flowed...