Mike Riopell
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Half-dozen Kirk staffers move over to RaunerJan 12, 2015 12:01 am - As Republican Bruce Rauner takes over the vast state government, he'll have the help of more than a half-dozen top staff who used to work for U.S. Sen. Mark Kirk. Rauner...
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Glimpses of Rauner's inauguration dayJan 12, 2015 12:01 am - SPRINGFIELD - Republican Bruce Rauner's inauguration as Illinois governor Monday brings a new face to a Capitol often full of conflict. But before reality sets in, there...
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Rauner builds relationships with lawmakers ahead of inaugurationJan 11, 2015 12:01 am - Republican Gov.-elect Bruce Rauner offered to drive to McHenry County to see Democratic state Rep. Jack Franks on his home turf. But the two settled on a meeting at Raun...
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Top Rauner inaugural donors includes DuchossoisJan 10, 2015 10:00 pm - Arlington International Racecourse Chairman Richard Duchossois and the CEO of a Bolingbrook company that makes floor mats for cars are among the top donors to Gov.-elect...
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Quinn changes election rules days before leaving officeJan 09, 2015 10:00 pm - Gov. Pat Quinn Saturday made permanent new election rules that were first tested in the race he lost two months ago. They allowed people to register to vote on Election ...
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Could internal Rutherford report be released this year?Jan 08, 2015 4:30 am - Democratic Treasurer-elect Mike Frerichs said an audit of his new office will start shortly after he's sworn in Monday and that an internal report about allegations agai...
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Democrats, Rauner clashing alreadyJan 08, 2015 12:01 am - Democrats Thursday altered one of Republican Gov.-elect Bruce Rauner's first big decisions before he even takes office next week by creating a special election in 2016 f...
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Munger says she'd run in a 2016 special electionJan 07, 2015 12:01 am - Republican Leslie Munger of Lincolnshire says she was first approached by Gov.-elect Bruce Rauner's staff about being Illinois' next comptroller Saturday. Sunday evening...
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Quinn requires bargaining over firefighter staffingJan 07, 2015 12:01 am - Gov. Pat Quinn Wednesday signed legislation over the objection of suburban mayors that requires firefighting staffing levels to be a part of collective bargaining. Mayor...
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Suburban congressmen starting new term try to strike bipartisan toneJan 07, 2015 12:01 am - Local members of Congress used the beginning of a new term Tuesday to look ahead, talking about bipartisanship and working together at a time when federal lawmakers have...