Mike Riopell
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Democrats move to add voting optionsDec 01, 2014 12:01 am - Weeks before the officials elected in November take their seats, Democrats are looking to make permanent the practice of allowing voters to register on Election Day. Ill...
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Riopell: Kirk says 2016 opponents have 'quite a hill to climb'Nov 21, 2014 4:30 am - Any challengers have 'quite a hill to climb,' GOP senator says
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Illinois Supreme Court green lights red-light camerasNov 20, 2014 12:01 am - The Illinois Supreme Court dismissed a challenge to the state law that allows for red-light cameras, allowing the eyes in the sky to remain. A case before the high court...
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Quinn gets controversial firefighter staffing planNov 20, 2014 12:01 am - Legislation largely decried by suburban mayors is heading to Gov. Pat Quinn's desk after lawmakers voted Thursday to require firefighter staffing to be a part of bargain...
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U.S. Rep. Duckworth delivers healthy daughterNov 20, 2014 12:01 am - U.S. Rep. Tammy Duckworth has delivered a healthy daughter, her staff says. "My husband Bryan and I are thrilled to announce that we are the proud parents of a baby girl...
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Illinois Senate: Make tollway speed limit 70 mphNov 20, 2014 12:00 am - The Illinois Senate sped forward to override Gov. Pat Quinn's veto of legislation that could raise speed limits on tollways to 70 mph. The proposal, from state Sen. Jim ...
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Rauner: State finances are 'stunningly bad'Nov 20, 2014 12:00 am - Republican Bruce Rauner tried to set the stage Thursday for the challenges he will face when he's sworn in as governor in January. “The financial condition of the state ...
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Frerichs wins Illinois treasurer raceNov 19, 2014 12:01 am - Republican Tom Cross of Oswego on Wednesday conceded the historically close race for Illinois treasurer to Democrat Mike Frerichs of Champaign, ending speculation that t...
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Illinois Democrats get minimum wage hike movingNov 19, 2014 12:00 am - SPRINGFIELD — The Illinois Senate started advancing a plan Wednesday that would raise the state's minimum wage to $11 per hour by 2017, starting with an increase from $8...
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Senate panel: Mayor, firefighters should bargain over staffingNov 19, 2014 12:00 am - Firefighters won a round in their recent clash with mayors over whether the two sides should bargain over staffing levels. It's an issue suburban mayors have been fighti...