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Editorial: It's about safe water
A state board assigned to protect the environment is taking a second look at a controversial ruling it issued last year. The Illinois Pollution Control Board will revisit a ruling on groundwater protection at certain dump sites. The board has...
Tags: Environmental Issues, Politics, Illinois Governor, Environmental Pollution, Executive Branch
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Chicago State's board reprieves university's president
The Chicago State University board of trustees said Friday that it supports President Wayne Watson, who earlier this year was on the verge of taking a yearlong sabbatical as the board started making plans to replace him. Instead, the current board,...
Tags: Illinois Governor, Politics, Executive Branch, Chicago State University, Government
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After emotional debate, Senate OKs medical marijuana
— Siding with patients who say cannabis is the only drug that can safely ease their chronic pain, the Senate sent Gov. Pat Quinn a measure Friday that would make Illinois the 19th state to legalize marijuana for medical purposes. The issue sparked...Tags: Judges, Government, Crime, Law and Justice, Regional Authority, Politics
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Illinois concealed carry bill stalls
— The push to pass a more restrictive concealed carry measure stalled late last week as support began to drop off before a key vote in the Illinois Senate. The legislation represents the latest attempt to address a federal appeals court order...
Tags: Kimberly Lightford, Michael Madigan, Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, Government, Brandon W. Phelps
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Illinois Chamber, AFL-CIO agree on compromise over fracking rules
It's no secret our two organizations, the Illinois Chamber of Commerce and the AFL-CIO, don't always see eye to eye on issues. However, we're proud that the issue of hydraulic fracturing is one where our voices have united as part of a broader coalition...Tags: Career and Workplace, Environmental Issues, Environmental Cleanup, Energy Resources, Government
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Casino bill would give city unparalleled control
Mayor Rahm Emanuel is pushing lawmakers to pass a gambling bill that would allow the city to weigh its choice of a casino operator in secret and forbid state regulators from taking away its license. The legislation also would grant the mayor authority...
Tags: Chicago Public Schools, Mark Clayton, National Government, Government, Gambling
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Cullerton, Madigan square off with competing pension reform plans
— As Illinois lawmakers weigh a pair of competing pension reform plans this spring, a big factor they're considering is how much each approach would save the beleaguered state treasury. Illinois already spends more on government worker...
Tags: Economy, Business and Finance, Career and Workplace, Taxation, Retirement, Heather Steans
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Illinois Senate approves marijuana for medical uses
ReutersCHICAGO, May 17 (Reuters) - The Illinois Senate on Friday voted to approve the use of marijuana for medical purposes, paving the way for Illinois to soon join more than a dozen states with such laws. The Senate voted 35-21 in favor of allowing patients...Tags: Illinois General Assembly, Illinois Governor
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State's renewable energy fund lacks power to fulfill purpose
Five years ago, Illinois passed legislation requiring electric suppliers to buy more renewable energy such as wind and solar power and then pass those costs on to customers. The intent of the mandate was to have so-called green electricity accounting...
Tags: Consumers, Economy, Business and Finance, Energy Saving, Sales, Judges
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Medical marijuana shouldn't be for 'adults only'
My 9-year-old daughter has Aicardi syndrome, a rare genetic disorder that causes extremely hard-to-control seizures, debilitation, disability and early mortality. She began having seizures at three months of age, and since that time has had multiple...Tags: Illinois General Assembly, Pharmaceuticals, Medical Marijuana Therapy, Louis I Lang, Chemical Industry
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April income tax collections climb in many US states, but may be a blip
Reuters* Sample of 21 states shows April revenue rose by an average 37 pct * Excluding California, revenue up 22 pct * Sixteen states mulling personal income tax reforms By Karen Pierog and Lisa Lambert May 16 (Reuters) - Personal income tax collections rose...Tags: Economy, Business and Finance, Taxation, National Government, Public Finance, Fiscal Cliff
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April income tax collections climb in many states, but may be a blip
Reuters(Reuters) - Personal income tax collections rose by 37 percent in April from a year ago, according to a sample of U.S. states, but the improvements may not continue as a still-shaky economy, tax cuts in some states and federal budget woes could team up to...Tags: Economy, Business and Finance, Taxation, National Government, Public Finance, Fiscal Cliff
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