Articles filed under State Legislature
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Gun owners criticize aspects of new concealed carry lawApr 17, 2014 5:15 am - An informational meeting held by Democratic state Rep. Elaine Nekritz Wednesday in Wheeling — intended to clarify some areas of Illinois' new concealed carry law — large...
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'Epidemic' of heroin addiction facing state, house committee hearsApr 17, 2014 1:00 am - Members of the recently formed Illinois House Task Force on Heroin spent more than three hours in Arlington Heights Thursday morning hearing testimony about treatment an...
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Politics of scare tactics unproductiveApr 16, 2014 5:00 am - It's something you might expect from a blogger with extremist views, full of panic and hyperbole. "URGENT ALERT - YOUR ACTION REQUIRED. GUN GRABBERS TURN UP THE HEAT. NE...
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Elgin councilwoman Anna Moeller selected to fill Farnham's seatMar 29, 2014 1:01 am - An Elgin councilwoman has been chosen to fill the Illinois House seat left vacant by Keith Farnham, who resigned earlier this month citing health issues after federal of...
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Editorial: Study waterway agency before pulling plugMar 28, 2014 5:00 am - State Sen. Terry Link this week pulled down his proposed legislation to eliminate the Fox Waterway Agency, saying the idea needs more study. Yes, it does. The proposal h...
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Farnham's replacement to be selected SaturdayMar 28, 2014 1:01 am - Democratic Party leaders will meet Saturday to select a new state representative for the 43rd District, who will take the oath of office Sunday, officials said Friday af...
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Elgin councilwoman among 8 candidates for Farnham's seatMar 27, 2014 1:01 am - Elgin Councilwoman Anna Moeller is among eight candidates interested in the seat left vacant by Keith Farnham's resignation as state representative, officials said Thurs...
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Heroin task force meets:Mar 21, 2014 1:01 am - A public hearing of the Youth Heroin Use Task Force will be held from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday at Northwestern Lake Forest Hospital, Pavilion B, 1475 E. Belvidere Road...
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Breen, Sanguinetti likely hanging on to municipal seats — for nowMar 20, 2014 5:30 am - Despite moving forward in state races Tuesday, it appears unlikely two DuPage County politicians will abandon their municipal seats anytime soon. Peter Breen, a member o...
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Farnham had perfect 2014 attendance until WednesdayMar 20, 2014 1:01 am - But legislator cited 'health issues' as reason for resignation