Mike Riopell
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Maybe the biggest GOP primary question: Who can win?Aug 15, 2013 2:54 pm - When the four Republicans running for Illinois governor made their pitches to the party faithful Thursday at the Illinois State Fair, each sought to stress — perhaps abo...
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White: Quinn set to ban handheld cellphones while drivingAug 15, 2013 2:00 am - SPRINGFIELD — Gov. Pat Quinn is expected to sign legislation to outlaw talking on a cellphone without a hands-free device while driving, Secretary of State Jesse White s...
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Dead-beat parents would lose gambling winningsAug 12, 2013 5:00 pm - Gov. Pat Quinn Monday signed legislation that would take gambling winnings away from deadbeat parents who are behind on their child support. The legislation from state R...
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Youth center installs suicide-resistant furnitureAug 10, 2013 8:00 am - The state is spending $750,000 to install suicide-resistant fixtures and furniture at Illinois Youth Center Warrenville after four suicide attempts by residents in the f...
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Warrenville youth center installs suicide-resistent furnitureAug 09, 2013 5:02 pm - 1.5-24-2 on two decks here
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Harris troubled by Quinn salary vetoAug 09, 2013 5:30 am - State Rep. David Harris says he knows it's not necessarily popular for an elected official to talk about his paycheck. But the Arlington Heights Republican called the ot...
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Lake County lawmakers trying to repeal election commissionAug 08, 2013 11:00 am - Republican state lawmakers that represent Lake County will try to repeal the controversial law that creates a new election authority there. State Rep. David McSweeney of...
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Quinn to require schools insure athletesAug 04, 2013 8:00 am - Paralyzed athlete Rob Komosa fought for cause
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Foster: Target fradulent legal advice to immigrantsAug 02, 2013 5:05 pm - U.S. Rep. Bill Foster has introduced legislation targeting “notarios” who give immigrants fraudulent legal advice that can, at times, get them deported. The Naperville D...
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Quinn evokes opposite reactions for single-county lawsAug 02, 2013 5:30 am - It's a tale of two counties. In one case, a suburban county board chairman welcomes Gov. Pat Quinn with open arms today for the signing of a new law that helps just his ...