Mike Riopell
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Sandack will run again for Illinois House; primary still possibleOct 28, 2013 5:02 pm - State Rep. Ron Sandack, a Downers Grove Republican, will announce Tuesday his plans to run for re-election to the Illinois House. Sandack says his campaign will mean bec...
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Illinois lawmakers to revive talks on new casinosOct 23, 2013 2:16 pm - SPRINGFIELD — Video gambling machines at bars and restaurants are already competing with Illinois’ existing casinos, which could make five more casinos and slot machines...
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Gay marriage opponents invoke God, free speechOct 23, 2013 12:00 pm - Demonstrators flooded the Illinois Capitol rotunda Wednesday asking state lawmakers to reject the push to approve same-sex marriage, emphasizing in part religious belief...
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Armored truck businessman to challenge MoylanOct 23, 2013 8:48 am - Mel Thillens, a Park Ridge Republican who helps run the armored truck company that bears his name, plans to challenge Democratic state Rep. Marty Moylan for Illinois Hou...
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Lake County conservative leader True diesOct 22, 2013 8:26 pm - True remembered as a man of principle
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Thousands rally for same-sex marriageOct 22, 2013 1:11 pm - SPRINGFIELD — Signs and chants of gay-rights advocates implored lawmakers Tuesday to vote on same-sex marriage as soon as possible, but whether that vote will come anyti...
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Arlington racecourse, horsemen at odds over online bettingOct 22, 2013 5:00 am - Arlington International Racecourse leaders disagree with the horsemen who operate there and most of Illinois' other tracks over how to proceed with an online betting pla...
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Morrison says drunk boating penalties need to be ‘massaged’Oct 21, 2013 7:57 pm - State Sen. Julie Morrison said Monday she’ll continue to work on changes to her proposals to require motorboat operators be certified and to stiffen penalties for drunke...
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New Republican leader “absolutely” supports incumbents in primariesOct 21, 2013 5:00 pm - New Illinois House Republican Leader Jim Durkin of Western Springs says he'll back incumbent lawmakers that have primary election challenges next year even if their view...
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Van crash at St. Charles youth center could cost $150,000Oct 18, 2013 10:00 am - A security van driver at Illinois Youth Center St. Charles got distracted by a fight and drove into a building there earlier this month, state records show. A contractor...