Articles filed under Politics
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Attorney general wants lawsuit against treasurer's office droppedAug 18, 2014 1:01 am - Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan wants portions of a lawsuit filed against Treasurer Dan Rutherford's office dropped, and a court to sanction the former staff lawy...
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New Illinois laws target senior care complaintsAug 18, 2014 1:01 am - Gov. Pat Quinn has signed two pieces of legislation giving seniors and the disabled greater access to people who can address complaints about their care or their living ...
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Perry rejecting indictment says charges driven by politicsAug 18, 2014 1:01 am - Texas Governor Rick Perry said an indictment against him stemming from a budget veto was a politically motivated "farce of a prosecution" and vowed to fight it. "We don'...
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Blagojevich, state corruption feature in rulingAug 18, 2014 1:00 am - A U.S. appeals court took on the issue of Illinois corruption under now-imprisoned former Gov. Rod Blagojevich as it revived a lawsuit alleging that racetrack owners br...
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Constable: Worried refugees in suburbs help families in IraqAug 17, 2014 7:30 am - The small Glen Ellyn studio apartment of this former Iraqi refugee sports a couch, a bed, a coffee table, a stone fountain he made, several pictures of Jesus and an empt...
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No term limits in Arlington Heights' near futureAug 17, 2014 1:01 am - With a referendum on term limits off the November ballot, the idea may be dead in Arlington Heights for the foreseeable future. Last week, the village's electoral board ...
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Illinois increases penalties for drug crimesAug 16, 2014 1:01 am - Illinois has increased the penalties for some drug offenses. Gov. Pat Quinn signed three drug-related pieces of legislation Saturday. They take effect Jan. 1. Manufactu...
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Perry latest 2016 hopeful facing troublesAug 16, 2014 1:01 am - AUSTIN, Texas - As they form exploratory committees, consider the grueling prospect of a national campaign with their families and begin hiring staff in key presidential...
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Congressman wants to curb military surplus programAug 15, 2014 1:01 am - WASHINGTON - Images of police outfitted in paramilitary gear clashing with protesters in suburban St. Louis after the weekend shooting death of unarmed black teenager ar...
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Perry calls indictment abuse of powerAug 15, 2014 1:01 am - AUSTIN, Texas - Republican Texas Gov. Rick Perry vowed Saturday to fight a criminal indictment in a defiant response that showed an old slice of swagger that he's kept ...