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Pension crisis decades long
It amazes me how quickly the Tribune rushes to castigate Democratic leaders in Springfield for the pension crisis. Why, in the editorial Friday, did the Tribune stop at 2003, when the pension crisis predated that by decades? The Tribune editorial...Tags: James Robert Thompson, Government, Executive Branch, Dwight D. Eisenhower, Pension and Welfare
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Illinois governor hopefuls start their engines
State lawmakers had barely peeled out of Springfield following a session where key issues stalled when a slew of politicians who want to be Illinois governor saw the green flag waving to launch the 2014 race. A pair of Republicans, Treasurer Dan...
Tags: Pat Quinn, Government, Springfield, Justice System, Cook County Government
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Lobbyist chosen to lead Illinois GOP
Illinois Republican leaders Saturday chose a lobbyist and Rosemont trustee to serve as state party chairman after several hours of closed-door talks. Jack Dorgan's selection follows the resignation of former chairman Pat Brady, who came under fire for...Tags: Government, Punishment, Ameren Corporation, Springfield, Justice System
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Illinois' clear and present danger
When Fitch Ratings downgraded Illinois' credit rating, they were effectively downgrading Governor Pat Quinn and state Democrats as well (“Fitch lowers Illinois debt rating on pension concerns,” Business, June 3). Remember, Democrats control...Tags: Pat Quinn, Government, Hinsdale, Ratings, Credit Ratings
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Voice of the People, May. 23
Realistic cycling This is in response to "Impact of natural laws felt after daughter's bike crash; Mayor's proposal to improve road safety sensible, but cyclists are always vulnerable" (News, May 13). There is a reason why pedestrians and cars are...Tags: Justice System, Lawyers, National Rifle Association of America, Shootings, Sales
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Livingston sworn in as La Grange president
Tom Livingston may be new to the village presidency, but he's no stranger to La Grange. In addition to serving as a trustee for eight years between 2003 and 2011, Livingston, 45, grew up in the village, attending grade school at LaGrange Highlands and...
Tags: Urbana (Champaign, Illinois), Springfield, Champaign (Champaign, Illinois), University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, YMCA
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The Netsch plan
It is unfortunate that most of the people of Illinois did not get to know Dawn Clark Netsch. Her vision and courage to take a stand on the tough issues has not been matched by any politician in Illinois since her run for governor in 1994. One of Netsch&...Tags: Taxation, Dawn Clark Netsch, Personal Income
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Frankfort trustees welcome upscale grocer, Mariano's
Frankfort's new upscale grocery store opened to rave reviews from some of the folks who helped lay the groundwork for its arrival. "It's a very exciting store indeed. If you haven't been there, you're going to want to get into that store and take a...
Tags: Culture, Ceremonies, Netherlands, Frankfort, Local Government
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Illinois Republican chairman under fire for pro-gay marriage stance
Clout StreetIllinois Republican Party leaders are scheduled to gather behind closed doors Saturday to discuss the fate of state GOP Chairman Pat Brady following his endorsement of same-sex marriage. But it’s unclear whether the Republican State Central...Tags: Marriage, Government, Money and Monetary Policy, Mark Kirk, Same-Sex Marriage
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Netsch a true pioneer woman
Dawn Clark Netsch seemed to have been around forever, and so it seemed as if she always would be. She must have been young once, but from the time she came into my consciousness, 20 or so years ago, she seemed old. I mean old in a good way, the kind...
Tags: Old Town (Chicago, Illinois), Government, Punishment, Cook County Government, Toni Preckwinkle
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'Straight shooter' Dawn Clark Netsch dies at 86
Tribune reporterAs word spread that her health was worsening, Dawn Clark Netsch got a call last week from an old colleague in politics. It was Saul Shorr, the media consultant who made a famous campaign ad of Netsch winning a game of eight ball to sell her image as a...Tags: Government, Lou Gehrig's Disease, Values, Northwestern University, Ethics
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Mar 5, 2013
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