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New law to help students with dyslexiaJul 12, 2014 1:01 am - A new Illinois law aims to help dyslexic students by training educators on how to better identify and teach young people with the learning disability. The measure signed...
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Moylan, Crespo giving up extra payJul 11, 2014 1:01 am - Some Illinois lawmakers are taking matters into their own hands after the legislature moved for the first time in years not to take furlough days to save taxpayer dollar...
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Kirk Dillard: 'I'm ready to move on' from elected lifeJun 27, 2014 5:00 am - As Republican state Sen. Kirk Dillard of Hinsdale steps aside, he says he's doing more looking forward than back. His appointment to lead the Regional Transportation Aut...
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RTA start means Senate end for DillardJun 25, 2014 1:01 am - mpyke@dailyherald.com The start of state Sen. Kirk Dillard's term as RTA chairman will signal the earlier-than-expected end to his more than 20-year career in the Illino...
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Murphy wants Quinn to testify on anti-violence programJun 25, 2014 1:01 am - A vocal Republican lawmaker called Wednesday for Gov. Pat Quinn to testify before a legislative commission over a scandal-plagued anti-violence program the same day a pu...
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State funds secured for Elk Grove road projectJun 22, 2014 1:01 am - State funding totaling $400,000 will help pay for an estimated $1.4 million road reconstruction project next year near Mead Junior High School in Elk Grove Village. A gr...
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State Rep. JoAnn Osmond to resign July 1Jun 20, 2014 1:00 am - Republican State Rep. JoAnn Osmond of Antioch will resign effective July 1, which will give her choice for successor a chance to serve as an incumbent before the Novembe...
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Daughter of state Senate Republican leader Radogno diesJun 19, 2014 1:01 am - Lisa Radogno, the daughter of Illinois Senate Republican leader Christine Radogno, died of a "massive pulmonary embolism," the Lemont lawmaker's spokeswoman said. Lisa ...
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Thillens opens campaign office in Des PlainesMay 23, 2014 1:01 am - Mel Thillens, a Republican candidate for state representative in the 55th District, has opened his campaign office in downtown Des Plaines. Thillens is sharing office sp...
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Renewable energy to be discussed in Des PlainesMay 22, 2014 1:01 am - Officials from the Sierra Club will provide information about renewable energy during a meeting June 10 in Des Plaines. State Rep. Marty Moylan is hosting the meeting, w...