Articles filed under Politics
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Editorial: Another challenge to taxpayer protection loomsMay 13, 2016 2:00 pm - A couple of suburban Democrats - state Reps. Jack Franks of Marengo and Scott Drury of Highwood - showed no small amount of political backbone last fall when they bucked...
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Tenth Dems host political talkMay 13, 2016 1:00 am - The Tenth Congressional District Democrats hosts longtime TV political commentator David Yepsen for a discussion about the 2016 campaign Wednesday, May 18, 7 to 8:30 p.m...
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Online lottery sales continue, despite program expirationMay 13, 2016 1:00 am - Illinoisans can still buy lottery tickets online, even though the law authorizing the sales expired in March, officials told lawmakers this week. Still, lottery official...
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Illinois lawmakers pass $700 million for human services programsMay 12, 2016 1:00 am - SPRINGFIELD - Illinois lawmakers approved $700 million Thursday to partially finance cash-strapped human services programs during the state's historic budget stalemate, ...
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Want to be a GOP delegate? Apply todayMay 12, 2016 1:00 am - Today is the deadline for Republicans to apply to be an at-large delegate to the party's summer convention in Cleveland. At-large delegates will be formally picked at Il...
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After losing daughter, Elmhurst mom helps EpiPen law gain momentumMay 12, 2016 1:00 am - Shelly LeGere of Elmhurst lost her 13-year-old daughter, Annie, to a sudden allergic reaction less than a year ago. This week, LeGere watched from seats above the Illino...
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Judge allows workplace case against Duckworth to go to trialMay 12, 2016 1:00 am - An Illinois judge on Thursday tentatively set a trial date well before the November general election in a 7-year-old workplace retaliation lawsuit accusing Democratic U....
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Lawmaker warns suburbs will lose in school funding plan OK'd by SenateMay 10, 2016 1:00 am - Lawmaker issues warning in school funding fight
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Report: Mothers, other women hurt more by budget impasseMay 09, 2016 1:00 am - Women and mothers are disproportionately hurt by the ongoing state budget impasse, according to a new report. Randi Gurian, CEO of The Harbour, a homeless youth provider...
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Northbrook accountant to join Gaming BoardMay 06, 2016 1:00 am - Gov. Bruce Rauner has appointed a longtime suburban accountant to the Illinois Gaming Board. The governor announced Friday Steven Dolins of Northbrook will join the boar...