Articles filed under State Legislature
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More transparency in school fundingDec 04, 2008 10:00 pm - Your editorial of Nov. 23, "Accountability will improve schools" highlighted needed reforms that must be considered before additional taxpayer dollars are poured into Il...
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The real reason for rising property taxesNov 22, 2008 10:00 pm - In the next few weeks various taxing bodies in Lake County (schools, municipalities, townships, libraries, etc.) will be voting on resolutions which will set the dollar ...
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Smoking, leaders costing money, jobsNov 19, 2008 10:00 pm - State revenues from casino operations in Illinois are down 20 percent, while it's down 2 to 5 percent in surrounding states for the same time period. Sen. Terry Link is...
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Mathias offers his thanks to votersNov 16, 2008 10:00 pm - A sincere and humble thank you to all of the voters in the 53rd District. Whether voting absentee, early, or on Nov. 4, your message came through with strength and convi...
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Thanks for support in the 96th DistrictNov 13, 2008 10:00 pm - A big thank you, Aurora and Naperville, for electing me to be your state representative in the 96th District. I am humbled by the enormous amount of support this commun...
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Did political party switch help Froehlich?Nov 09, 2008 10:00 pm - State Rep. Paul Froehlich of Schaumburg was able to keep his seat in Springfield despite his switch from Republican to Democrat in the middle of his term. For some reaso...
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Munson says thanks for supportNov 08, 2008 10:00 pm - Dear Friends: It has been an honor to represent you in the Illinois General Assembly for the last six years. It has been a remarkable experience and one that I will alwa...
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Prochno: 'It's a lousy year to be a Republican'Nov 05, 2008 10:00 pm - Perhaps it was the Obama effect, maybe it was disproportionate campaign resources, or possibly it was an anti-government stance among voters that led Democrat Mark Walke...
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Totals are in: Munson loses in 43rd House DistrictNov 05, 2008 10:00 pm - Ruth Munson, who on Tuesday lost the 43rd State Representative District seat she held since December 2002, said she has no regrets about her campaign and that she was hu...
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Connelly wins in state House District 48Nov 04, 2008 10:00 pm - The 48th House District will remain a Republican seat. DuPage County Board member Michael Connelly of Lisle defeated Democrat Joseph Heneghan of Woodridge to replace ret...