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Senate: Let DuPage leaders eliminate governments
By Mike Riopell State Government Writer - 04/25/13
DuPage County officials might soon have the option to eliminate about a dozen local governments after an Illinois Senate vote Thursday. FULL STORY
By Mike Riopell State Government Writer - 04/25/13
Schools may need catastrophic accident insurance for athletes
By Mike Riopell State Government Writer - 04/24/13
Some Illinois school districts would have to carry catastrophic accident insurance to cover student athletes like former Rolling Meadows High School Rob Komosa under a plan approved by the Illinois Senate Wednesday. FULL STORY
By Mike Riopell State Government Writer - 04/24/13
Forum brings suburban community, experts together on state pension debate
By Mike Riopell and Kerry Lester klester@dailyherald.com - 04/24/13
The vast majority of people planning to attend a forum on public pensions today consider it an urgent priority for Illinois to address the pension funding crisis. But how to fix that $100 billion dollar mess is far less clear. Learning about the... FULL STORY
By Mike Riopell and Kerry Lester klester@dailyherald.com - 04/24/13
Illinois Senate: Raise speed limit to 70 mph
By Mike Riopell State Government Writer - 04/23/13
Lead-footed drivers could be in luck after the Illinois Senate Tuesday approved legislation to raise the speed limit on tollways and interstates to 70 mph. FULL STORY
By Mike Riopell State Government Writer - 04/23/13
How suburban state Senate Democrats could sway pension argument
By Mike Riopell State Government Writer - 04/22/13
A new, largely young group of suburban Democrats in the Illinois Senate could have a sizable say in the final agreement on pension cost-cutting -- if there is one. Their numbers in Springfield have never been bigger, and the pension plan they... FULL STORY
By Mike Riopell State Government Writer - 04/22/13
House rejects NRA-backed concealed carry plan
By Doug T. Graham and Mike Riopell dgraham@dailyherald.com - 04/18/13
The Illinois House rejected legislation backed by the National Rifle Association that would have allowed Illinoisans to carry a concealed firearm. The House voted 64-45, but the legislation needed 71 votes to prevail. FULL STORY
By Doug T. Graham and Mike Riopell dgraham@dailyherald.com - 04/18/13
House says OK to 17-year-olds voting in primaries
By Mike Riopell State Government Writer - 04/17/13
For the first time in Illinois, some 17-year-olds would be allowed to vote in primary elections under a plan approved by the state House. The proposal from state Rep. Carol Sente, a Vernon Hills Democrat, says a 17-year-old could vote on primary day... FULL STORY
By Mike Riopell State Government Writer - 04/17/13
Illinois House OKs medical marijuana
By Mike Riopell and Doug T. Graham mriopell@dailyherald.com - 04/17/13
State lawmakers took a big first step toward legalizing medical marijuana today, moving legislation through the Illinois House that had declined to approve it for years. FULL STORY
By Mike Riopell and Doug T. Graham mriopell@dailyherald.com - 04/17/13
Horsemen want a share of any Internet gambling money
By Mike Riopell State Government Writer - 04/16/13
The association of horsemen that compete at Arlington Park said its members worry the track wouldn't share revenue with them if it's eventually allowed to offer gambling on the Internet. The latest gambling expansion plan before lawmakers would... FULL STORY
By Mike Riopell State Government Writer - 04/16/13
Oberweis: Raise speed limit to 70
By Mike Riopell State Government Writer - 04/16/13
Drivers would be allowed to legally go 70 mph on tollways and interstates in Illinois under a plan from state Sen. Jim Oberweis that won preliminary support Tuesday. The legislation, if approved, could allow suburban counties to opt out of the... FULL STORY
By Mike Riopell State Government Writer - 04/16/13
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