Articles filed under State Legislature
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State senator: Explore selling U.S. Cellular FieldSep 27, 2010 11:00 pm - Illinois' ownership of U.S. Cellular Field should be re-examined as part of a plan to help solve the state's budget problems by selling surplus property, according to a ...
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Look to Farnham if you hate taxesSep 27, 2010 11:00 pm - When I read Stephany Welzien's Sept. 20 letter to the editor I had to laugh because she obviously has been hoodwinked. First of all, Ruth Munson is a career politician. ...
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49th District hopefuls Schmitz, Barconi diverge on pension reformSep 26, 2010 11:00 pm - When Gov. Pat Quinn signed pension reform into law in April, legal experts split into two camps: those who felt lawmakers had done the best they could and others who fel...
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Fox Valley briefsSep 26, 2010 11:00 pm - Forum on state budget reform Illinois state Rep. Keith Farnham, a Democrat who represents the 43rd District, will host a community forum about state budget reform...
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Streamwood's stable budget made possible by RothSep 26, 2010 11:00 pm - I would just like to express how proud I am of Billie Roth. Under her guidance and strong leadership she has made Streamwood one of the best places in Illinois. I look a...
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Legislature belongs to Illinois citizensSep 26, 2010 11:00 pm - I strongly object to the wording in Kerry Lester's article in Thursday's edition about Steve Rauschenberger. Lester refers to Rauschenberger's bid to, "reclaim his old S...
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Focus on state finances at Barrington candidate forumSep 25, 2010 11:00 pm - Solving the state's financial crisis was a top priority mentioned Saturday during a forum for candidates running in three Northwest suburban state House districts. While...
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Vote for change in 58th Dist.Sep 24, 2010 11:00 pm - Ever since Blagojevich's impeachment last year, I have heard other politicians promising ethics reform in Springfield. Quinn vowed that we would see more transparency in...
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District 54 candidates disagree on pension reformSep 24, 2010 11:00 pm - When it comes to pension reform, debate between the candidates for the state's 54th District House seat boils down to radical overhaul vs. measured tweaks and adjustment...
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Munson, Farnham duke it out in the state's 43rd House districtSep 24, 2010 11:00 pm - During Keith Farnham's first year in office, he portrayed himself at Elgin area events as a freshman still learning the ropes in Springfield as the new state representat...