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    Apr 12, 2013 | Chicago Tribune

  1. Don't end it, just un-spend it

    Change of Subject
    Dear Members of the Illinois General Assembly: While I admire the principle and spirit of thrift behind the overwhelming vote last week in the House to eliminate the office of lieutenant governor via constitutional amendment, here’s a faster, better...
    2. Apr 15, 2013 |Story| Chicago Tribune

  2. Teachers union to seek ouster of mayor, other officials

    Stymied in its efforts to stop the city from closing scores of schools, the Chicago Teachers Union on Monday said it will turn its attention to a voter registration campaign and efforts to oust Mayor Rahm Emanuel and other elected officials.
    Tribune reporter
    Stymied in its efforts to stop the city from closing scores of schools, the Chicago Teachers Union on Monday said it will turn its attention to a voter registration campaign and efforts to oust Mayor Rahm Emanuel and other elected officials. Asked at...

    Tags: Students, Politics, Chicago Teachers Union, Chicago Public Schools, Unions

    3. Apr 14, 2013 |Column| Chicago Tribune

  3. Public officials: Take my advice, please

    <em>Another collection of dispatches from Somebody Nobody Asked&trade;, America's pre-eminent unsolicited advice columnist </em>
    Another collection of dispatches from Somebody Nobody Asked™, America's pre-eminent unsolicited advice columnist Dear members of the Illinois General Assembly: While I admire the principle and spirit of thrift behind the overwhelming vote last...

    Tags: Politics, Executive Branch, Lobbying, U.S. Senate, Regional Authority

    4. Apr 8, 2013 |Story| Chicago Tribune

  4. Naperville officials push for economic development

    Illinois' image problem and pension-funding crisis are the main obstacles holding it back from strong economic development, Naperville area business leaders told state officials.
    Illinois' image problem and pension-funding crisis are the main obstacles holding it back from strong economic development, Naperville area business leaders told state officials. Suburban business officials sent the message to an Illinois Senate...

    Tags: Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity, Naperville, Business, Business Enterprises, Economic Policy

    5. Apr 23, 2013 |Story| Chicago Tribune

  5. Man, 86, charged with practicing dentistry without a license in Highland Park

    An 86-year-old Highland Park man has been charged with practicing dentistry without a license, authorities said.
    Special to the Tribune
    An 86-year-old Highland Park man has been charged with practicing dentistry without a license, authorities said. Sheldon Hamilton is scheduled to appear in Lake County Circuit Court on May 13 on charges of unlawful practice of dentistry. Highland Park...

    Tags: Prosecution, Punishment, Dentistry and Dental Health

    6. Apr 24, 2013 |Story| Chicago Tribune

  6. Illinois Senate OKs 70 mph highway speed limit

    Illinois motorists would be able to legally drive 70 mph on interstate highways and tollways under legislation the Senate passed Tuesday.
    Illinois motorists would be able to legally drive 70 mph on interstate highways and tollways under legislation the Senate passed Tuesday. The measure would allow Cook County, the suburban collar counties and two counties near St. Louis to opt out in...

    Tags: Darin LaHood, Sugar Grove, Highway Transportation, Politics, Mike Jacobs

    7. Apr 23, 2013 |Story| Chicago Tribune

  7. Illinois Senate looking at 2-tier concealed carry system

    &mdash; People who want to carry a concealed weapon in Chicago and elsewhere in Cook County would get an extra layer of scrutiny under legislation being drafted in the Illinois Senate, according to authors of the proposal.
    — People who want to carry a concealed weapon in Chicago and elsewhere in Cook County would get an extra layer of scrutiny under legislation being drafted in the Illinois Senate, according to authors of the proposal. The legislation is aimed at...

    Tags: Tim Bivins, Crime, Law and Justice, Gun Control, Brandon W. Phelps, Firearms

    8. Apr 22, 2013 |Story| Chicago Tribune

  8. State of our unions

    The rings? Check. The guest list? Check. The marriage license? Well, that remains to be seen when it comes to same-sex couples in Illinois.
    RedEye
    The rings? Check. The guest list? Check. The marriage license? Well, that remains to be seen when it comes to same-sex couples in Illinois. While vocal opposition to same-sex marriage remains, more state politicians and organizations are backing...

    Tags: University of Texas at Austin, Pat Brady, Greg Harris, Politics, American Civil Liberties Union

    9. Apr 18, 2013 |Story| Chicago Tribune

  9. Illinois Senate approves drone regulations

    SPRINGFIELD &mdash; If Cook County Sheriff Tom Dart ever gets his drone, he could face a series of restrictions on how it can be used.
    Clout Street
    SPRINGFIELD — If Cook County Sheriff Tom Dart ever gets his drone, he could face a series of restrictions on how it can be used. The Illinois Senate on Thursday overwhelmingly approved a measure aimed at putting in place aerial drone regulations...

    Tags: Crime, Law and Justice, Laws, Interior Policy, Politics, Personal Weapon Control

    10. Apr 19, 2013 |Story| Chicago Tribune

  10. Voice of the People, Apr. 19

    Change amendment The gun lobby (National Rifle Association) keeps citing the Second Amendment for justifying its bullying of the rest of us. It insists that we prove negatives or do what it demands. It is time to take a fresh look at this situation...

    Tags: Chicago Tribune, Gun Control, National Rifle Association of America, Politics, Lobbying

    11. Feb 28, 2013 |Story| Chicago Tribune

  11. Illinois Senate approves Medicaid expansion bill

    SPRINGFIELD &mdash; The Illinois Senate today approved an expansion of health care for 342,000 low-income residents under legislation that embraces President Barack Obama&rsquo;s signature program to give medical coverage to more Americans.
    Tribune reporter
    SPRINGFIELD — The Illinois Senate today approved an expansion of health care for 342,000 low-income residents under legislation that embraces President Barack Obama’s signature program to give medical coverage to more Americans. The party-...

    Tags: Elections, Pat Quinn, Illinois Governor, Medicaid, Health Insurance

    12. Feb 27, 2013 |Story| Chicago Tribune

  12. Orland Park village clerk prepares to leave office after 16 years

    After 16 years at Village Hall, Orland Park Village Clerk David Maher is packing up his office and making room for someone with a little more energy.
    After 16 years at Village Hall, Orland Park Village Clerk David Maher is packing up his office and making room for someone with a little more energy. "I have 16 years in here and I have 45 years of working in politics, and you just know when it's time,"...

    Tags: Elections, Voting, Orland Park, Local Government, Politics

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