Articles filed under Illinois
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Rauner: Voters should decide on future property tax hikesMay 06, 2015 1:00 am - When Gov. Bruce Rauner proposed preventing most property tax hikes as part of his State of the State Address in February, the agenda he released said he wanted to "freez...
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Suburban lawmakers propose halt to new local govermentMay 06, 2015 1:00 am - A suburban lawmaker's proposal in Springfield could put a halt to the creation of new units of local government in Illinois. State Sen. Michael Connelly, a Lisle Republi...
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Kane's state reform resolution strips support for parts of governor's turnaround agendaMay 06, 2015 1:00 am - Gov. Bruce Rauner asked Kane County officials to pass a resolution supporting his turnaround agenda for Illinois last month, but the final draft mostly turns its back on...
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Scientist asks Illinois residents to help track cicada swarmMay 05, 2015 1:00 am - MAKANDA - A researcher from the University of Connecticut is asking southern Illinois residents to help document the 13-year swarm of cicadas that's expected to hit late...
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Push for Chicago casino could mean more slots for suburbsMay 05, 2015 1:00 am - If the latest push for a Chicago casino works, the suburbs are likely to end up with more slot machines, too. State Sen. Terry Link, a Waukegan Democrat and top gambling...
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Suburban voters far more likely to send women to the CapitolMay 04, 2015 5:30 am - Illinois Senate Republican Leader Christine Radogno has been one of the top women in state politics for years, but she still says women face challenges in running for of...
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Palatine home-based music teacher, musician 'gives back' to veteransMay 04, 2015 5:00 am - Eric Kinkel, who has had a Palatine home-based business teaching guitar since 2003, said he has no military ties but wanted to provide something of value to a vetera...
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Conservative group will push property tax freeze in suburbsMay 01, 2015 1:00 am - A national conservative group will make a May push to get state lawmakers to freeze property taxes, targeting suburban Democrats with a series of ads. Americans for Pros...
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Five ways lawmakers are trying to curb heroin epidemicMay 01, 2015 1:00 am - The suburban heroin crisis has spurred several proposals in the Illinois legislature that aim to slow the epidemic. As the final month of session for the Illinois Genera...
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Can Arlington Park survive against casino-fed racetracks?Apr 30, 2015 5:30 am - Horse racing alone might not be enough to help Arlington Heights racetrack compete