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Edward Derwinski dies at 85; first VA secretary
Edward Derwinski, who represented Chicago's south side and adjoining suburbs in Congress for nearly a quarter-century before becoming the nation's first secretary of Veterans Affairs, died Sunday of cancer at a nursing home in Oak Brook, Ill., his...Tags: Hospitals and Clinics, U.S. Army, Politics, Mark Kirk, Los Angeles Times
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Republicans slam Democrats on anniversary of Illinois tax hike
Clout StreetIt’s been one year since Democratic Gov. Pat Quinn signed off on a 67 percent income tax rate increase and Republican legislative leaders didn’t let the milestone pass in silence, gathering Thursday to warn that the temporary hike will...Tags: Tom Cross, Politics, Taxation, Health Insurance, U.S. Senate
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Federal judges uphold Democratic map for General Assembly
Clout StreetA three-judge federal court panel today rejected the final arguments raised in a lawsuit by Republican leaders challenging the new Democratic-drawn map for Illinois General Assembly districts. Democrats, who control both chambers in the state...Tags: Tom Cross, Politics, U.S. Senate, Springfield, Democratic Party
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Quinn defends proposal to raise cigarette taxes for health care
Tribune reporterDemocratic Gov. Pat Quinn today defended his call to raise cigarette taxes as part of an effort to restructure the state's health care program for the poor, saying the $1-a-pack increase will prevent the need for deeper cuts that could harm hospitals or...Tags: Interior Policy, Hospitals and Clinics, Regional Authority, Politics, Health Insurance
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On the 'Scholarship' list in Springfield
Change of SubjectWhere do our lawmakers stand on the issue of legislative scholarships -- those tuition waivers that members of the state house and senate have traditionally been allowed to dispense to constituents? As part of the renewed effort to abolish that...... -
D135 and D230 take the initiative in state pension debate
TribLocal - Tinley Park » NewsArea school officials hope more people urge leaders in Springfield to reject legislation that puts the burden of paying for teachers’ pensions on school districts. Consolidated High School …... -
Oh, you Democrats!
Change of SubjectAt the tail end of our story today on the bid to rein in pension increases: Democrats led by Senate President John Cullerton shunted proposals to ban legislative scholarships to a subcommittee, a potential setback to efforts to kill the...... -
State deal reached to keep Tinley mental health center, other facilities open for time being
Tribune reportersSPRINGFIELD — Tinley Park Mental Health Center and six other state facilities would stay open in the short term and nearly 1,900 layoffs would be avoided under a deal struck Monday night, according to leading Democrats and Republicans. The outline...Tags: Mental Health, Politics, Interior Policy, U.S. Senate, Government
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Illinois Republicans dream big at state fair rally
Clout StreetIllinois Republicans dreamed big during a rally at the Illinois State Fair today, predicting the shaky economy that haunts Democratic President Barack Obama will turn into GOP success at the polls in 2012. GOP leaders talked about putting Illinois "in...Tags: Tom Cross, Iowa, Politics, Oswego, Interior Policy
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Suzi Schmidt to stay in office, seek re-election
Tribune reportersState Sen. Suzi Schmidt announced Wednesday that she will stay in office and seek re-election next year, despite recent controversy over her 911 call requesting special treatment during a marital dispute. "I believe I can and will continue to serve the...Tags: Primaries, Republican Party, Democratic Party
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