Articles filed under Illinois House
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Froehlich accused of appealing taxes for favorsMay 07, 2009 11:00 pm - State Rep. Paul Froehlich of Schaumburg defended himself Thursday against allegations he traded his expertise on property tax appeals for campaign contributions and vote...
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Illinois' troubles leave no room for politicsFeb 14, 2009 10:00 pm - While I look forward to a new era in Illinois state government with a new governor and two new leaders in the General Assembly, it is no secret our state is facing serio...
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Farewell and thank you, Rep. KrauseFeb 08, 2009 10:00 pm - The national media is characterizing Illinois as a state full of corrupt politicians. Yet Mount Prospect and Arlington Heights have been represented by Rep. Carolyn Krau...
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Impeachment unites Illinois lawmakersFeb 03, 2009 10:00 pm - Jan. 9th, was Nixon's birthday. It is also the day an Illinois governor was impeached for the first time in nearly 200 years of state history. I participated in that his...
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Cook County briefsJan 21, 2009 10:00 pm - McLeod to headline breakfast Tickets are on the sale for the 2009 Hoffman Estates breakfast Feb. 10, sponsored by the Hoffman Estates Chamber of Commerce. The breakfast ...
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More transparency in school fundingDec 04, 2008 10:00 pm - Your editorial of Nov. 23, "Accountability will improve schools" highlighted needed reforms that must be considered before additional taxpayer dollars are poured into Il...
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The real reason for rising property taxesNov 22, 2008 10:00 pm - In the next few weeks various taxing bodies in Lake County (schools, municipalities, townships, libraries, etc.) will be voting on resolutions which will set the dollar ...
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Mathias offers his thanks to votersNov 16, 2008 10:00 pm - A sincere and humble thank you to all of the voters in the 53rd District. Whether voting absentee, early, or on Nov. 4, your message came through with strength and convi...
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Thanks for support in the 96th DistrictNov 13, 2008 10:00 pm - A big thank you, Aurora and Naperville, for electing me to be your state representative in the 96th District. I am humbled by the enormous amount of support this commun...
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Did political party switch help Froehlich?Nov 09, 2008 10:00 pm - State Rep. Paul Froehlich of Schaumburg was able to keep his seat in Springfield despite his switch from Republican to Democrat in the middle of his term. For some reaso...