Articles filed under Politics
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Editorial: Topinka's unique style one for others to emulateDec 11, 2014 4:01 am - She'll be remembered for her self-deprecating humor, her unique style and the in-your-face bluntness that is all too rare for a politician. But Judy Baar Topinka represe...
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Deerfield lawmaker rips Quinn for 'last-minute patronage'Dec 11, 2014 12:01 am - SPRINGFIELD - Another fellow Democrat is blasting Gov. Pat Quinn for helping a former aide get a job at the agency that runs U.S. Cellular Field weeks before Quinn finis...
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Rauner hires former Biggert aide, Mitch Daniels' attorneyDec 11, 2014 12:01 am - Republican Gov.-elect Bruce Rauner has named a chief of staff for former U.S. Rep. Judy Biggert as his go-to in Washington, D.C. Kathy Lydon was the Hinsdale Republican'...
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Approved state checks limited after Topinka's deathDec 11, 2014 12:01 am - SPRINGFIELD - As state officials contemplate replacing late Comptroller Judy Baar Topinka, the clock is running down for those dependent on the checks the office issues....
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Former CIA head Hayden denies lying to Congress on interrogationsDec 10, 2014 12:01 am - WASHINGTON - The head of the CIA during President George W. Bush's second term said Wednesday "I didn't lie and I didn't mislead Congress" about the brutal nature of the...
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Emanuel rips Quinn for ex-aide's appointmentDec 10, 2014 12:01 am - Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel is criticizing Gov. Pat Quinn for helping his former campaign manager get a job running the Illinois Sports Facilities Authority just weeks be...
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Rauner's team reviewing options after lottery dealDec 10, 2014 12:01 am - State officials' handling of an Illinois Lottery agreement has become the latest bump in the handoff between gubernatorial administrations. Gov.-elect Bruce Rauner's le...
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Illinois high court allows speedy pension appealDec 10, 2014 12:01 am - SPRINGFIELD - The Illinois Supreme Court is allowing a speedy review of a state pension overhaul that a lower court has declared unconstitutional. The court issued an o...
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Rauner, experts speculate on filling comptroller postDec 10, 2014 12:01 am - mriopell@dailyherald.com Gov. Pat Quinn urged patience in response to questions about the replacement of Illinois Comptroller Judy Baar Topinka, who died Wednesday. The ...
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Obama, Illinois politicians stunned by Topinka's deathDec 10, 2014 12:01 am - Illinois Comptroller Judy Baar Topinka died Wednesday after suffering a stroke. Tributes have been pouring in since the news was announced. President Barack Obama: "She ...