Articles filed under Politics
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Watchdog urges thoughtful process on youth prison closuresJun 19, 2015 1:00 am - A top prison watchdog group says closing an Illinois youth prison or two, as Gov. Bruce Rauner suggests to save money, could be a good move if the governor takes his tim...
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College of DuPage probe will continue despite top auditor's retirementJun 17, 2015 1:00 am - The retirement of the state's top auditor won't derail a sweeping probe of College of DuPage's operations, Illinois Auditor General Bill Holland said Wednesday. Holland ...
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Des Plaines alderman Sayad found guilty of trespassingJun 16, 2015 1:00 am - Des Plaines Alderman Dick Sayad was found guilty Tuesday in Cook County court of misdemeanor criminal trespassing for walking into a resident's home unannounced last Feb...
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Politics momentarily stops for Blackhawks talkJun 16, 2015 1:00 am - Illinois lawmakers put off the state's serious challenges for a few minutes Tuesday to honor the Blackhawks' Stanley Cup victory at the Capitol in Springfield. Meanwhile...
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Metra scrutinizing $7.5 million Hastert got for Oswego extensionJun 15, 2015 5:30 am - Among all the flak flying around former Speaker Dennis Hastert, one piece of significant news emerged unrelated to his indictment for lying to the FBI. Metra Chairman Ma...
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Rauner on Kirk's 'bro with no ho,' HastertJun 12, 2015 1:00 am - Gov. Bruce Rauner addressed controversies involving prominent Republicans during appearances at two suburban businesses Friday. Rauner expressed disappointment in remark...
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Property tax freeze not the state's businessJun 12, 2015 1:00 am - The Illinois legislature is considering placing a freeze on property taxes as one of Gov. Rauner's top priorities. That sounds good in practice, but have you considered ...
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Dennis Hastert's next move: Plea deal or fight the charges?Jun 11, 2015 1:00 am - The indignity of a first court appearance behind him, former U.S. House Speaker Dennis Hastert has a big decision to make. The answer could be painfully difficult for ev...
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Illinois comptroller: Without budget, state payments to stopJun 10, 2015 1:00 am - CHICAGO - Illinois Comptroller Leslie Munger says most state payments will stop if there's no budget in place by the end of June. The Republican appointed by Gov. Bruce ...
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Hastert's public pensions unaffected by case so farJun 10, 2015 1:00 am - Former U.S. House Speaker Dennis Hastert collects public pensions totaling as much as $116,000 a year. Would a conviction on the federal charges he now faces put those ...