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Editorial: Pass the Illinois House pension bill, not the weaker Senate bill
Dear John, We hope this note finds you and your Illinois Senate well. How fortunate that we can write a postscript to our "Dear President Cullerton," letter published Tuesday: We were relieved later in the day to finally see actuarial math attached to...
Tags: Chicago Tribune, Career and Workplace, Politics, Interior Policy, Pension and Welfare
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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. Suburban business officials sent the message to an Illinois Senate...
Tags: Business Enterprises, Naperville, Business, Economic Policy, Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity
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Illinois looking at different concealed carry rules for Cook County
Clout StreetSPRINGFIELD — 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 the authors of the proposal. The...Tags: Crime, Law and Justice, Tim Bivins, Kwame Raoul, Politics, Interior Policy
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Wow
Change of SubjectAs Baptists, we believe that government should have no power to dictate what religious communities teach or expect of their members — that is, there can be no state religion or state-endorsed religion. But that is exactly what some of...... -
Orland Park steps up protection of pedestrians
Three years after the Illinois General Assembly passed a law intended to make stepping off street corners safer, police reports indicate some Orland Park pedestrians still prefer crossing in the middle of the block. Orland Park officials hope to...
Tags: Crime, Law and Justice, Politics, Orland Park, Safety of Citizens, Government
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Downers Grove OKs new contract for police dispatchers
Dispatchers for the Downers Grove Police Department have a new contract that will provide raises over the next three years. The village council signed off on the contract with Village Operation Center operators during its March 19 meeting. The operators...
Tags: Career and Workplace, Elections, Politics, Work Relations
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Like federal, like state
So the Illinois legislature is now considering a bill to raise the speed limit to 70 mph on interstate highways and toll ways. It’s sad to note that, in these times of financial crisis, so aptly illustrated by numerous Tribune editorials, the...Tags: Glen Ellyn
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Illinois Senate approves drone regulations
Clout StreetSPRINGFIELD — 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, Barack Obama, Politics, American Civil Liberties Union of Illinois, Federal Aviation Administration
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Another stake in the pension debate
I served the people of Illinois to the best of my ability for 31 years as a professor of special education. When I was hired in 1979, and throughout my tenure, I was repeatedly informed that I could plan for a secure retirement that included a pension,...Tags: Politics, Economy, Business and Finance, Interior Policy, Finance, Pension and Welfare
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Don't end it, just un-spend it
Change of SubjectDear 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... -
Teachers union to seek ouster of mayor, other officials
Tribune reporterStymied 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: Politics, Teaching and Learning, Chicago Public Schools, Unions, Teachers
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Public officials: Take my advice, please
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: Executive Branch, Politics, Timothy Evans, Pat Quinn, U.S. Senate
May 22, 2013
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Mar 25, 2013
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Apr 29, 2013
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Apr 18, 2013
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Apr 15, 2013
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Apr 14, 2013
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