Mike Riopell
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Roskam: Boehner move has caused a 'frantic race for position'Sep 29, 2015 12:56 pm - U.S. Rep. Peter Roskam described the Republican leadership race in Congress as a "frantic race for position" that needs to slow down. The Wheaton Republican called a mee...
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Former Des Plaines alderman will replace Kotowski in state SenateSep 28, 2015 1:00 am - Democrat Laura Murphy of Des Plaines will be the newest member of the Illinois Senate after being picked by party leaders Monday to finish the term of the departing Dan ...
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As Boehner retires, Roskam wins support for look at party's futureSep 26, 2015 1:00 am - U.S. Rep. Peter Roskam says he has enough support to call a meeting among fellow House Republicans to talk about the future of the party in the wake of House Speaker Joh...
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Roskam: Don't settle on 'fastest, easiest' speaker choiceSep 25, 2015 1:00 am - U.S. Rep. Peter Roskam isn't ruling out a bid to return to House Republican leadership as House Speaker John Boehner retires, saying he will "work hard to make sure we g...
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Protesters keep heat on as no end to Illinois budget battle in sightSep 24, 2015 1:00 am - A contingent of demonstrators representing children with disabilities, some from the suburbs, worked to keep the heat on lawmakers and Gov. Bruce Rauner Thursday even as...
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What happens in state, suburbs if federal government shuts down?Sep 24, 2015 1:00 am - With Illinois four months into a partial state shutdown, federal money and court decisions are keeping some programs afloat. But what if the federal government shuts do...
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Got a VW? Don't worry about state emission testsSep 23, 2015 1:00 am - The revelation that Volkswagen misled federal regulators in emissions tests shouldn't affect the regular testing many suburban car owners have to get done, a state envir...
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U of I pulls crop research from St. Charles centerSep 22, 2015 1:00 am - The University of Illinois will reduce crop production research at a center in St. Charles as the state's budget battles continue, the school announced Tuesday. The move...
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Rauner ends severance deals like the one COD's Breuder gotSep 22, 2015 1:00 am - Severance packages for community college administrators will be capped in the future under a law signed by Gov. Bruce Rauner Tuesday, creating one legacy of the $763,000...
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Illinois Walker supporters 'very disappointed'Sep 21, 2015 1:00 am - One of Scott Walker's biggest Illinois supporters says he's "very disappointed" the Wisconsin governor is leaving the race for president. State Sen. Jim Oberweis, a Suga...