Articles filed under Politics
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Durbin, Bustos urge funding for Thomson prisonFeb 27, 2014 12:01 am - SPRINGFIELD - Two members of Illinois congressional delegation are asking President Barack Obama to continue funding efforts to activate the Thomson Correctional Center ...
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Pollution panel weighing new rules for coal ashFeb 27, 2014 12:01 am - SPRINGFIELD - An Illinois pollution panel is gathering public input on proposed rules that would require stricter monitoring of groundwater near coal-ash ponds throughou...
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Bill would require prescription for cold medsFeb 27, 2014 12:01 am - PEORIA - Legislation proposed by a state senator would require anyone with a cold to get a doctor's prescription to buy medicine containing pseudoephedrine. The bill, sp...
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Online gambling could bring in revenue, Cullerton saysFeb 27, 2014 12:01 am - SPRINGFIELD - Illinois Senate President John Cullerton says the state could get needed revenue by legalizing online gambling, but he acknowledged getting approval would ...
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Lawmaker's proposal aimed at helping water skiersFeb 27, 2014 12:00 am - State lawmakers Wednesday began moving a plan intended to protect water skiers and tubers after they've fallen into the water. The plan from state Rep. JoAnn Osmond, an ...
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Arizona governor vetoes religious freedom billFeb 26, 2014 12:01 am - PHOENIX - Gov. Jan Brewer on Wednesday vetoed a Republican bill that set off a national debate over gay rights, religion and discrimination and subjected Arizona to blis...
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Dillard gets retired teachers' backingFeb 26, 2014 12:01 am - State Sen. Kirk Dillard, a Hinsdale Republican, touted an endorsement Wednesday from the Illinois Retired Teachers Association, further looking to educators to help carr...
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Lake Park pool push getting mixed reviewsFeb 26, 2014 12:00 am - Some Roselle-area taxpayers feel like it's “deja pool” all over again. Roselle resident Phil Van Duyne, who opposes Lake Park High School District 108's most recent push...
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Where does Sugar Grove Library rank?Feb 26, 2014 12:00 am - Ahead of March 18 tax referendum, here's where Sugar Grove's facility ranks
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Legislators crack open energy drink ban, soda taxFeb 26, 2014 12:00 am - The article was modified to correct the title of Illinois Retail Merchants Association President and CEO Rob Karr. Caffeinated and sugary drinks, liquids that can ...