Articles filed under Illinois Senate
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Suburban chiefs: Early intervention prevents crimeApr 26, 2011 12:00 am - Four police chiefs and a politician enter a preschool with one mission — fighting crime. Though it may sound like the beginning of a joke, the message delivered by four ...
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Preckwinkle's suburban visit praisedJan 25, 2011 11:00 pm - Suburban leaders applauded Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle Wednesday after she told them she plans to do away with the sales-tax hike implemented by her pre...
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In face of House vote on repeal, Durbin touts benefits of health care reformJan 06, 2011 10:00 pm - At roughly the same time the U.S. House was taking a major vote toward the repeal of health care legislation, Sen. Dick Durbin was at Northwest Community Hospital in Arl...
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Pledge for brighter 2011 in IllinoisJan 06, 2011 10:00 pm - The new year is a time for anticipation, reflection and giving thanks. I'd like to take this opportunity to thank the people of Illinois' 22nd District and our many volu...
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NW suburban legislators need to support special needsDec 18, 2010 10:00 pm - During the recent campaign in the 56th House District, issues took a back seat to attack mail, in convincing people to vote for either candidate. If the winner would hav...
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Morrison, Murphy, Walsh are the futureDec 17, 2010 10:00 pm - Many thanks to Tom Morrison on his decision not to accept a pension from the state. Tom Morrison, Joe Walsh and Matt Murphy are the future leaders we can count on. The D...
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Schmidt looks back at Lake Co. careerDec 10, 2010 10:00 pm - As she prepared to end her 10-year run as Lake County Board chairman, Suzi Schmidt had an office to clean out. So there she was, in a turtleneck sweater and blue jeans, ...
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Was Noland's suggestion for party dress out of line?Dec 09, 2010 10:00 pm - Noland says no one complained, but experts suggest it wasn't wise
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U-46 funding bill passes SenateNov 16, 2010 10:00 pm - State Senate overrides veto; now the House must vote
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A look at what cost Rauschenberger state Senate seatNov 12, 2010 10:00 pm - Steve Rauschenberger, known for his budget expertise and fiscal conservatism, was a popular state senator for the 14 years he served the 22nd District in the Fox Valley,...