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Prioritize the issues
If anyone needs any more proof that Illinois politicians are corrupt cowards, a new Gallup poll and the Illinois Senate has just provided it. Illinois has the worst bond rating of any state, has more debt per capita than any other state in the U.S., and...Tags: Barack Obama, Finance, Polls, Economy, Business and Finance, Politics
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Judge: Council hopeful can't run as write-in
A DuPage County Circuit Court judge has nixed the write-in campaign of an at-large council hopeful in Wheaton. Judge Bonnie Wheaton ruled Feb. 13 the county's election commission cannot print write-in ballots for Frank Garcia, whose eligibility has been...Tags: Politics, Judges, Wheaton, Litigation, Frank Garcia
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Will County executive's son appointed regional school superintendent
Special to the TribuneWill County officials are turning to the Walsh family for a new regional superintendent of schools. Members of the Will County Board’s executive committee Thursday gave the nod to Shawn Walsh, assistant regional superintendent and the son of...Tags: Frankfort, Politics, Local Government, Elections
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Illinois Senate approves gay marriage
Clout StreetSPRINGFIELD — The Democratic-led Senate delivered a Valentine’s Day victory to gay and lesbian couples today, passing legislation for the first time that would allow same-sex marriage in Illinois. The gay marriage measure now goes to the...Tags: Bible, Minority Groups, Politics, Kyle McCarter, Chicago Mayor
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Wheaton challenges resident's right to run as a write-in candidate
The race for Wheaton's at-large council seat is heading to court after a dispute over his residency. Wheaton's attorneys have filed a motion in DuPage County Circuit Court to keep Frank Garcia from running as a write-in candidate. The city's electoral...
Tags: Judges, Voting, Wheaton, Local Elections, Lawyers
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Seer madness: Readers and I do our duty, predict 2013
Change of SubjectWith the help of several Latin scholars I’ve come up with a fittingly snooty motto for this column’s annual exercise in forecasting the news: Non coniectare imprudentior esset Translation: Not to conjecture is imprudent. Inspiration: “Is... -
Illinois auditor general arrested on DUI charge in Springfield
Clout StreetSPRINGFIELD --- Illinois Auditor General William Holland said today he has been cited for allegedly driving under the influence of alcohol in Springfield. Holland, 61, confirmed he received tickets for alleged drunken driving and improper lane usage...Tags: FBI, Barack Obama, Netherlands, Accounting and Auditing, Government
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Bloomberg spends $660,000 on Jackson Jr. contest
Clout StreetNew York Mayor Michael Bloomberg’s super political action committee has spent at least $660,000 for 12 days of TV ads blasting Democratic congressional candidate Debbie Halvorson’s past support from the National Rifle Association, records...Tags: Barack Obama, Anthony Beale, National Rifle Association of America, Michael Bloomberg, Politics
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License illegal immigrants
As Sheriff of Illinois’s largest county, providing safe roads for travel is a priority. We are all safer when every driver on the road is trained, tested, licensed, and insured. That is why I am supporting SB957, legislation that requires unlicensed...Tags: Immigration, Transportation Accidents, Politics, Migration, Motorvehicle Accidents
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Quinn: Pension reform before gambling expansion
Clout StreetEfforts by the legislature to expand casino gambling to Chicago and other locations is a secondary issue behind attempts to deal with the state’s unfunded pension liability, Gov. Pat Quinn said Tuesday. The Democratic governor's comments drew a...Tags: Lifestyle and Leisure, Politics, Pension and Welfare, WTTW, Chicago Mayor
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Housing issues that bear watching in 2013
The Chicago area's housing market saw the ever-so-small beginnings of a turnaround last year, as excess inventory started to be absorbed and price declines moderated and even showed improvement in some areas. On New Year's Day, the Mortgage Debt...
Tags: Cook County Government, Finance, Cook County Board of Commissioners, Pat Quinn, Realty
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Illinois' pension disaster
Shame on the governor, and the leaders and members of the Illinois General Assembly, the fiduciary stewards of the people of the State of Illinois. Once again you have failed in your responsibility. Those of us who can should seriously consider...
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