Articles filed under State Legislature
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Illinois' troubles leave no room for politicsFeb 14, 2009 10:00 pm - While I look forward to a new era in Illinois state government with a new governor and two new leaders in the General Assembly, it is no secret our state is facing serio...
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Farewell and thank you, Rep. KrauseFeb 08, 2009 10:00 pm - The national media is characterizing Illinois as a state full of corrupt politicians. Yet Mount Prospect and Arlington Heights have been represented by Rep. Carolyn Krau...
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State Sen. Duffy is a cash magnetFeb 05, 2009 10:00 pm - New Republican state Sen. Dan Duffy of Lake Barrington proved to be a financial dynamo, raising more than $638,000 to beat Democratic Round Lake Mayor Bill Gentes last N...
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Impeachment unites Illinois lawmakersFeb 03, 2009 10:00 pm - Jan. 9th, was Nixon's birthday. It is also the day an Illinois governor was impeached for the first time in nearly 200 years of state history. I participated in that his...
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Link outraised GOP foe, but Gray eager for a rematchFeb 02, 2009 10:00 pm - Despite being relatively unknown when he challenged veteran Democratic state Sen. Terry Link last year in the 30th District, Republican Keith Gray raised nearly $52,000 ...
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Cook County briefsJan 21, 2009 10:00 pm - McLeod to headline breakfast Tickets are on the sale for the 2009 Hoffman Estates breakfast Feb. 10, sponsored by the Hoffman Estates Chamber of Commerce. The breakfast ...
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Lake County's Faces of the YearDec 29, 2008 10:00 pm - Top educators, a man using pigs to get at local government and politicians are part of the wide range for Lake County's Faces of the Year. Famous Dave dives into Gurnee ...
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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...