Articles filed under State Legislature
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Mulligan out sick for key votesJan 11, 2011 10:00 pm - State Rep. Rosemary Mulligan would have joined a chorus of suburban lawmakers who voted overwhelmingly against a 2 percentage point income tax increase. But the Des Plai...
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Quinn-ismsJan 09, 2011 10:00 pm - During debates, news conferences and campaign stops, Gov. Pat Quinn is well known for using certain catchphrases to make a point. And Monday, as he was sworn in for his ...
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Roth deserves our support in House 44Jan 07, 2011 10:00 pm - Having been a resident of Streamwood my entire life, I have had the luxury of watching our community grow and change. Through the years, I have noticed that surrounding ...
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In face of House vote on repeal, Durbin touts benefits of health care reformJan 06, 2011 10:00 pm - At roughly the same time the U.S. House was taking a major vote toward the repeal of health care legislation, Sen. Dick Durbin was at Northwest Community Hospital in Arl...
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Pledge for brighter 2011 in IllinoisJan 06, 2011 10:00 pm - The new year is a time for anticipation, reflection and giving thanks. I'd like to take this opportunity to thank the people of Illinois' 22nd District and our many volu...
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Sente opens new officeJan 05, 2011 10:00 pm - State Rep. Carol Sente has closed her Vernon Hills office and relocated to Lincolnshire. The new office for the 59th District Democrat is at 430 N. Milwaukee Ave., Suite...
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Legislative issues brewing at Schaumburg coffee shopJan 01, 2011 10:00 pm - To encourage constituents to get involved in the legislative process this year, Democratic state Rep. Fred Crespo will tour local coffee shops in the 44th District, with...
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Meet with SenteJan 01, 2011 10:00 pm - Lake County residents are invited to meet with state Rep. Carol Sente from 9 to 10 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 8 at the Starbucks coffee shop, 271 Townline Road (Route 60), Suit...
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High hopes for new 54th district legislatorDec 18, 2010 10:00 pm - I had a chance to talk with Mr. (Tom) Morrison while he was canvassing our neighborhood before the election. I was impressed with his words and what he hoped to do for ...
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NW suburban legislators need to support special needsDec 18, 2010 10:00 pm - During the recent campaign in the 56th House District, issues took a back seat to attack mail, in convincing people to vote for either candidate. If the winner would hav...