Articles filed under Politics
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State trooper's widow testifies against capping jury awardsMay 12, 2015 1:00 am - The widow of a suburban state trooper who was killed on the job two years ago says she'd give back the legal settlement she received for more time with her husband. Troo...
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Lincolnshire bucks trend, backs Rauner's Turnaround AgendaMay 12, 2015 1:00 am - Lincolnshire trustees have broken from the pack and endorsed Gov. Bruce Rauner's controversial Turnaround Agenda. Officials in Mundelein, Libertyville, Naperville, Wauco...
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Democrats call property tax freeze 'terrible,' set up showdownMay 12, 2015 1:00 am - Democrats Tuesday called a proposal to freeze property taxes "terrible" and "awful" but voted for it anyway to set up a showdown on the Illinois House floor in the comin...
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Will next pension fight lead to higher property tax bills?May 11, 2015 1:00 am - Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan "remains interested" in making local school districts pay more toward teachers' pensions following last week's historic Illinois S...
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Would gambling in Chicago hurt suburban casinos?May 11, 2015 1:00 am - Suburban casinos again are pushing back against gambling expansion in Illinois, particularly the idea of a massive competitor in Chicago. An Illinois House hearing Monda...
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Fact Checker: Warren claims 'auto dealer markups cost consumers $26 billion a year'May 10, 2015 7:35 am - "One study estimates that these auto dealer markups cost consumers $26 billion a year. Auto dealers got a specific exemption from CFPB [Consumer Financial Protection...
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Editorial: Is an amendment needed to reform public pensions in Illinois?May 10, 2015 1:00 am - A few months ago, we asked State Sen. Matt Murphy of Palatine whether the General Assembly would have the energy to take on public pension reform again if the Illinois S...
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Colombia suspends use of anti-coca herbicideMay 09, 2015 1:00 am - BOGOTA, Colombia - Colombia's President Juan Manuel Santos announced Saturday he is halting use of a herbicide that has been a key part of U.S.-financed efforts to wipe ...
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North Korea tests submarine-fired ballistic missileMay 09, 2015 1:00 am - WASHINGTON - North Korea greeted a U.S. diplomatic overture with a fresh show of force, seemingly testing the Obama administration's resolve for new nuclear talks. After...
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Elgin businessman to head state housing agencyMay 08, 2015 11:00 pm - Joseph P. Galvan, an unsuccessful candidate for the Elgin mayor's office in April, has been tabbed to head the Illinois Housing Development Authority. Gov. Bruce Rauner ...