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New Trier opts not to try new PARCC test this year For New Trier Township High School District 203 Superintendent Linda Yonke, concerns that students will lose valuable classroom instructional time led to a …
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AndyManar: I posted 4 photos on Facebook in the album "Pana Junior High School | October 29, 2013" http://fb.me/2wfNpcH1D I posted 4 photos on Facebook in the album "Pana Junior High School | October 29, 2013" http://fb.me/2wfNpcH1D
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danielbiss: Interesting read, though "it doesn’t seem fair to a future Mark Zuckerberg" is a baffling way to oppose this idea: http://www.slate.com/blogs/moneybox/2013/10/29/companies_look_to_loan_you_money_in_return_for_a_percentage_of_your_future.html … Interesting read, though "it doesn’t seem fair to a future Mark Zuckerberg" is a baffling way to oppose this idea:http://www.slate.com/blogs/moneybox/2013/10/29/companies_look_to_loan_you_money_in_return_for_a_percentage_of_your_future.html …
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mjzalewski: Nuance and context is everything. http://touch.latimes.com/#section/-1/article/p2p-77990231/ …” Nuance and context is everything. http://touch.latimes.com/#section/-1/article/p2p-77990231/ …”
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EdSullivanforIL: Does it shock anyone that Big Papi gets the MVP hardware? Thought not. #RedSoxNation Does it shock anyone that Big Papi gets the MVP hardware? Thought not. #RedSoxNation
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IllinoisEric89: So excited to meet @KirkDillard tonight I’m McHenry county. A candidate who knows how to get the economy growing. #destinationeconomy So excited to meet @KirkDillard tonight I’m McHenry county. A candidate who knows how to get the economy growing. #destinationeconomy
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WDCBnews: Hinsdale Attorney Runs For Illinois Attorney General by wdcbnews #illinoisattorneygeneral http://bit.ly/17yXAgL Hinsdale Attorney Runs For Illinois Attorney General by wdcbnews #illinoisattorneygeneral http://bit.ly/17yXAgL
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Rooftop owners: Wrigley Field test sign obstructs views 59 The Cubs on Wednesday put up a mock-up of the 650-square-foot script sign at Wrigley Field that affirmed the worst nightmares of rooftop club owners who feared their views would be blocked. The test run — using a sign that read, “Wrigley Field” — was aimed at appeasing the rooftops and jump-starting stalled negotiations between the team and club owners.
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Actor D.B. Sweeney to lead Q&A in Rosemont Friday Actor D.B. Sweeney will come to the Muvico 18 Rosemont Theaters Friday, Nov. 1, to conduct a Q&A with fans following the screening of his new movie "Underdogs." The sports drama is based on the true story of a high school football team no one expected to succeed. Sweeney plays DeAntonio, coach who sees great potential in a losing team. "Broadway" Joe Namath also appears in
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Funding cut for food assistance program in Illinois A temporary increase in federal food aid spending is set to expire in November, meaning those receiving food stamps will see a decrease in benefits.The changes are due to the expiration of a funding increase to the Supplemental
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Superintendents weigh in on state funding If general state aid funding remains at the same level in three to five years, the Ottawa Elementary District will have to look at serious program cuts.Unit 2 District could hold out about five years, but major changes
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Why more suburban schools are labeled failing 1 Yes, standardized test scores indicate more students than ever are not meeting or exceeding state standards. But a change in the testing and grading of those tests accounts for the decline.
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Our Opinion: Comptroller’s Warehouse site good for Illinoisans The Internet continues to offer opportunities for governmental bodies to swing the doors of secrecy wide open and let taxpayers get a look inside. Some bodies choose to bask in the sunlight, while others would rather stay behind with the doors locked and the curtains drawn.
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Distracted Driving in Illinois Not only will Illinois drivers be prohibited from using a hand-held phone while driving, but the state should – once that new law takes effect in January – be able to qualify for federal distracted-driving grants in 2014. A report this…
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Our View: DeKalb needs a do-er for next city manager DeKalb needs a do-er.
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Our View: Wheeler bill makes sense It’s refreshing when common-sense legislation is proposed in Springfield.
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Illinois lawmakers to tackle state pension crisis next week Possibility of an agreement looks slim
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Michael Madigan Is Way Off Base On Andy Shaw – ChicagoNow 5 NBC Chicago (blog)Michael Madigan Is Way Off Base On Andy ShawChicagoNow (blog)Illinois Speaker of the House Michael Madigan is way off base on Andy Shaw but that really shouldn’t surprise anyone who understands a little something about "king-making." And in Illinois the undisputed king-maker is Michael J. Madigan and not Andy …Opinion: Mike Madigan Says Sun Is Too Bright, Claims It Ha
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Editorial: Shut down Internet adoptions Tuesday’s hearing in Chicago touched on the need for stronger laws, better enforcement of the ones we have, and the scarcity of resources to help struggling …
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Ed Funding: News Network Looks At CPS Getting More Funding Back in 1995, Illinois lawmakers passed legislation that guaranteed Chicago … say – kids from Chicago with disabilities from Chicago need more than those from …
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Risqué Massage Parlor Ad Upsets Minooka Residents – Patch.com 100+ Risqué Massage Parlor Ad Upsets Minooka ResidentsPatch.comVillage Administrator Dan Duffy said the village inspected the spa in mid-October and did not find anything illegal. It also had the correct licensing from the state, Duffy said. "Right now we are monitoring the situation and working with the police …
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High-speed rail fans finally get a little real 2 Have the Flash Gordon guys finally figured out that, to actually go see Emperor Ming on the planet Mongo, Flash needs the money to buy a space ship to get him there?My friends in the high-speed rail community may consider that comparison a bit harsh, even if their dream to get Americans out of their cars and onto European- and Japanese-style bullet trains always has been more about science fiction
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Mayor Emanuel finally delivers on a big jobs deal for Chicago Normally I wouldn’t write about a previously announced deal to bring jobs to Chicago that’s coming about. But after a bumpy stretch, Mayor Rahm Emanuel finally appears to be delivering on a deal that counts: Ground was broken today at O’Hare International Airport on a huge cargo center that officials say will generate 1,200 well-paying permanent jobs. Specifically, construction now begins on a 429
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Plan Commission Recommends Against Walmart Proposal Walmart’s bid on a Northbrook superstore got harder Wednesday night, when Plan Commission members recommended against a Skokie Boulevard development.
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Kirk Dillard Enters the Freedom Townhall Illinois state Sen. Kirk Dillard fell just 193 votes short of being the 2010 Republican nominee for governor. He’s running again this year for that same office, and …
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State Rep. Leitch to host Medicare seminars Co-hosts for the seminar include state Reps. Jehan Gordon-Booth, D-Peoria, and Mike Unes, R-East Peoria; and state Sens. David Koehler, D-Peoria, and Darin …
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State contracts signed; local lawmakers continue push for Health … Chapin Rose said time is running out to try and get Urbana-based Health … The comments from Rose, R-Mahomet, came after he filed a resolution in the Senate …
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Bernard Schoenburg: Madonia, Gray seek open judge seat A couple of Republicans are circulating petitions for the circuit judgeship left open with the coming retirement of Judge LEO ZAPPA. One is Associate Judge …
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Illinois wants to wind down CHIP high-risk pool in light of Affordable … Legislation to end the program, wrapped into a bill that would have allowed Illinois to run its own health insurance exchange, stalled in the Illinois House last …
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Illinois Bar Association to hold continuing education program Oct. 10 … GALENA — The Illinois Bar Association will hold a continuing education program from 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Oct. 10-11 at Eagle Ridge Resort and Spa, 444 Eagle …
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Kane board poised to OK switch to self-insured health plan in 2014 GENEVA – Kane County’s government next year likely will change the way it provides health insurance benefits to its more than 1,200 employees and their families.
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Madigan: Parents Should Check Sex Offender Registries Before Kids’ Trick-Or-Treating CHICAGO (STMW) – Parents are being urged to check sex offender registries and consult with local law enforcement officials before sending their children out to trick-or-treat on Halloween night. Illinois law bars sex offenders under court supervision from handing out Halloween candy to children, according to a release from state Attorney General Lisa Madigan. But that doesn’t mean parents shouldn’
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APME presents its 2013 journalism awards Judges: Bob Heisse, executive editor, The State Journal-Register, Springfield, Ill.; Otis Sanford, Hardin Chair of Excellence in Journalism, University of Memphis, …
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sfornek: ‘Being a top aide to Daley meant having to say you’re sorry — on demand.’ A Must-Read column by @MarkBrownCST. http://bit.ly/1f4UEKu ‘Being a top aide to Daley meant having to say you’re sorry — on demand.’ A Must-Read column by @MarkBrownCST.http://bit.ly/1f4UEKu
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School board member may challenge Sandack in primary By Mike Riopell. Teacher Keith Matune says is preparing for a Republican primary election challenge to state Rep. Ron Sandack of Downers Grove and could …
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Kirk, Durbin want schools to carry epinephrine pens By Mike Riopell. Under a plan from U.S. Sens. Mark Kirk and Dick Durbin of Illinois, states go toward the front of the line for certain federal grants if they require …
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Oberweis edging closer to US Senate run By Mike Riopell. State Sen. Jim Oberweis, a Sugar Grove Republican and veteran of statewide campaigns in Illinois, says he’s nearing the minimum number of …
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davemckinney123: Contractor who hid Daley’s son’s stake in city sewer deal gets 17 months in prison http://bit.ly/1bE6CYR Contractor who hid Daley’s son’s stake in city sewer deal gets 17 months in prison http://bit.ly/1bE6CYR
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Illinois group seeks new redistricting process Saying Illinois is in "awful shape," a leader in the effort to change the way the state redraws its legislative boundaries was in the Quad-Cities on Wednesday, …
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RonSandack: Illinois seems to be No. 1 in all of the wrong categories and at the bottom of the good lists (like growth & job… http://fb.me/2Q7exBcQg Illinois seems to be No. 1 in all of the wrong categories and at the bottom of the good lists (like growth & job…http://fb.me/2Q7exBcQg
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bmwheeler: One of the most inspiring local charities is The Haitian Project, Inc. Here is the story of Patricia: http://haitianproject.org/content/education-works-louverturians-journey … One of the most inspiring local charities is The Haitian Project, Inc. Here is the story of Patricia:http://haitianproject.org/content/education-works-louverturians-journey …
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KwameRaoul: "@wttw: .@KwameRaoul, @SenMattMurphy, @mjzalewski & @DarleneSenger on IL pension problem – #ChicagoTonight@7: http://bit.ly/19TvZX7 " "@wttw: .@KwameRaoul, @SenMattMurphy, @mjzalewski & @DarleneSenger on IL pension problem – #ChicagoTonight@7: http://bit.ly/19TvZX7 "
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BruceRauner: HUGE crowd in DuPage tonight ready to shake up Springfield and #BringBackIL! #twill pic.twitter.com/SAM5RDjLzz HUGE crowd in DuPage tonight ready to shake up Springfield and #BringBackIL! #twill pic.twitter.com/SAM5RDjLzz
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Chicago Tribune braces for cost cutting 9 The Chicago Tribune will cut costs next year, even as it forecasts exceeded its financial plan this year, Publisher Tony Hunter told employees Wednesday in a …
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Hultgren wins approval for banking bill The U.S. House Wednesday approved legislation from Rep. Randy Hultgren that would allow banks to offer certain complex financial tools that reforms following the 2008 financial crisis sought to strip from them. Hultgren argues the particular investment instruments shouldn’t have been targeted by sweeping reforms that followed bank bailouts because local businesses can use them to manage risk.
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Editorial: Tree lovers vs tree lovers 27 Chicago Tribune – Found 27 minutes agoAttorney General Lisa Madigan and her husband, who live on the east side of the river, have joined other neighbors who question the scope of…
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Governor Quinn Announces Illinois Awarded Grant to Bolster STEM Programs – Three Illinois Higher Ed Institutions to Receive Expert Technical Assistance to Prepare Students for 21st Century Careers CHICAGO – Governor Pat Quinn today announced that Illinois has been awarded a technical assistance grant to help three institutions of higher learning bolster their Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) programs. The non-monetary grant will provide assistance and guidance to the University of Illinois at Chicago, Southern Illinois University Carbondale and City Colleges of Chicag
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Transit officials outline plans for I-290 renovation Public comment closes Nov. 7State transportation officials outlined plans for rail improvements and other changes a proposed Eisenhower Expressway renovation project could bring during a forum in Oak Park.
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rebootillinois: Sen. Darin LaHood: If Illinois were a business, our suppliers would have quit.Latest pension crisis talk here: http://goo.gl/frhsVO #twILL Sen. Darin LaHood: If Illinois were a business, our suppliers would have quit.Latest pension crisis talk here: http://goo.gl/frhsVO#twILL
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Hays and Rose lead efforts to keep Health Alliance as an option for retirees After the recent gubernatorial snubbing of Health Alliance as a regional insurer, State Sen. Chapin Rose (R-Mahomet) and State Rep. Chad Hays (R-Catlin) are filing separate Illinois Senate and House Resolutions seeking a rebidding process to allow a regional HMO provider under the Medicare Advantage program. “There are several thousand retirees just in Central Illinois alone, who have been left wo
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Rep. Dennis Reboletti Appears on Fox 32 Sunday State Representative Dennis Reboletti (R-Elmhurst) appeared on Fox 32 Sunday on October 20, 2013, to talk about pension reform in Illinois and a gun law proposal that would establish mandatory minimums.
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Frequently asked questions about recent health care changes State retirees were recently notified of impending changes to their health insurance, and many of those retirees are left with a lot of questions. In an effort to get answers about how the new Medicare Advantage system will work and its effect on retirees, members of a key General Assembly commission convened a hearing this past week at the Capitol and invited state agency officials to testify abo
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Rep. Harris Presents Resolution To Mount Prospect Fire Department State Representative David Harris presented House Resolution 619 to the Mount Prospect Fire Department on October 29. Rep. Harris introduced HR 619 in the Illinois House of Representatives to recognize and honor the Mount Prospect Fire Department on its 100th Anniversary.
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Harris to host Affordable Care Act Meeting Senator Napoleon Harris invites you to learn more and sign up for health care via the Affordable Care Act, also known as Get Covered Illinois. Get your questions answered Wednesday, October 30 from 6:30 – 8:30 pm at Thornton Township High School. See details below.
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History In the 87th District: Lincoln, IL The Carnegie Library of Lincoln, IL hosts the historic “Scully Collection”—photos, books, papers, land deeds and implements used by Irish landowner, William Scully. At one time, Scully’s holdings consisted of 225,000 acres, including all of what is present-day Logan County and extensive acquisitions in Illinois, Kansas and Nebraska when the land was frontier. Scully invested when land was cheap,
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Local Leaders Break Ground on $3.4 Billion Elgin O’Hare Western Access Project Itasca, IL… State Representative Michael McAuliffe joined Governor Pat Quinn, Illinois Tollway Executive Director Kristi Lafleur, Transportation Secretary Ann L. Schneider and DuPage County Board Chairman Dan Cronin yesterday as they broke ground on the long-awaited Elgin O’Hare Western Access Project – the largest roadway project in the state and one of the largest in the nation. The $3.4 bil
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melissajenco: Man punches cop he thought was dressed for Halloween, councilmen reject major changes to pay & more Naperville news – http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/suburbs/naperville_lisle … Man punches cop he thought was dressed for Halloween, councilmen reject major changes to pay & more Naperville news –http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/suburbs/naperville_lisle …
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Dr. David Merriman with IGPA on Illinois’ "Fiscal Future" 10-30-2013 Dr. David Merriman with IGPA on Illinois’ "Fiscal Future" 10-30-2013: Play now!Brian Moline talks with the co-director of the Illinois Fiscal Futures Project about their new report on the state’s poor fiscal health. Read the full report here. Download Depending on your browser settings, you may have to right click the link below and select "Save Link As…" or "Save Targe
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Crain’s Joe Cahill says he hopes the Supreme Court strikes down the Amazon Inter… Crain’s Joe Cahill says he hopes the Supreme Court strikes down the Amazon Internet sales tax exemption. "There’s no justification for making one class of retailers shoulder a tax burden others don’t share, giving the tax-free class an unearned competitive advantage. Small storefront retailers already bear the same costs. Why should one get a break and not the other?" Do you agree?Why
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ILSenDems: Just posted an update: State retiree insurance questions abound, CMS responds http://bit.ly/17c6JM1 Just posted an update: State retiree insurance questions abound, CMS responds http://bit.ly/17c6JM1
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MikeforIllinois: We’re just 3 weeks away from our deadline to submit signatures! Thanks to all who have already sent them in! http://frerichsforillinois.com/ #twill We’re just 3 weeks away from our deadline to submit signatures! Thanks to all who have already sent them in!http://frerichsforillinois.com/ #twill
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RepRobinKelly: On 11/1 millions of Americans will have their #SNAP benefits cut. No one in America should go hungry. Protect SNAP! pic.twitter.com/e1buMUPP78 On 11/1 millions of Americans will have their #SNAP benefits cut. No one in America should go hungry. Protect SNAP! pic.twitter.com/e1buMUPP78
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RepRobinKelly: I spoke on the House floor to urge my colleagues to put aside the partisan rhetoric and help get people back to work http://goo.gl/ZVjXRx I spoke on the House floor to urge my colleagues to put aside the partisan rhetoric and help get people back to workhttp://goo.gl/ZVjXRx
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SenatorKirk: I want to help make it easier for #veterans to find jobs. If you’re an Illinois vet, tell me about your job search: http://bit.ly/VETERAN-STORY I want to help make it easier for #veterans to find jobs. If you’re an Illinois vet, tell me about your job search: http://bit.ly/VETERAN-STORY
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RepBillFoster: Thank you! RT @SriniVee: @RepBillFoster Appreciate all your work on #immigration Mr. Foster Thank you! RT @SriniVee: @RepBillFoster Appreciate all your work on #immigration Mr. Foster
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HuffPostChicago: Don’t forget: Daylight saving time ends Sunday http://huff.to/1f4khLx Don’t forget: Daylight saving time ends Sunday http://huff.to/1f4khLx
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mjzalewski: As the second week of Veto Session approaches, I’ll be joining Carol Marin, Senator Raoul, Senator Murphy, and… http://fb.me/1LZw12tpw As the second week of Veto Session approaches, I’ll be joining Carol Marin, Senator Raoul, Senator Murphy, and…http://fb.me/1LZw12tpw
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Health Insurance Marketplace Glitches Hurt Illinois Residents Representatives from the agency will have information on … Every week "Illinois Central" brings you the stories about the people in Central Illinois, from area …
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mike frerichs – Social Mention
Letters: Readers upset about Health Alliance rejection State Journal-Register – Found Oct. 25, 2013Chapin Rose, R-Mahomet, and Sen. Mike Frerichs, D-Champaign. We have the right to demand fiscal responsibility from our elected representatives.
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I don’t share this to say the Republican Party is perfect….they have enough faults. No group of humans is perfect; simply because… they are made of Humans and Humans are not perfect. Personally, I am more conservative in my political views, so, I lean toward Republican candidates. That doesn’t mean I think they are perfect or don’t make mistakes. They have made plenty. But, given the difference between the Republican platform, which they do not strictly adhere to, vs. the Democrat platform, which Democrats do adhere to, I opt to support the more conservative Republicans and choose to exercise my right to criticize them along with more liberal politics. You’ve seen some of this, but here’s a lot more presented here. Sad data but pretty telling, too. Whether you support Democrats or Republicans, you cannot deny these statistics which have been proven. The states with the most jobs and lowest cost of living (lower taxes) are run by Republican governors. The belief of creating opportunities and not victims works! Allowing people to keep their money creates a higher standard of living for all to enjoy. "A State with No Republicans!" Very interesting…Note this. A US State with zero Republicans in office – The State of Illinois. Think about this. Some interesting data on the ‘state’ of Illinois… There are more people on welfare in Illinois than there are people working. Chicago pays the highest wages to teachers than anywhere else in the U.S. averaging $110,000/year. Their pensions average 80-90% of their income. Wow, are Illinois and Chicago great or what? Be sure to read till the end. I’ve never heard it explained better. Perhaps the U.S. should pull out of Chicago? Body count: In the last six months, 292 killed (murdered) in Chicago. 221 killed in Iraq; AND Chicago has one of the strictest gun laws in the entire US. Here’s the Chicago chain of command: President: Barack Hussein Obama · Senator: Dick Durbin · House Representative: Jesse Jackson Jr. · Governor: Pat Quinn · House leader: Mike Madigan · Atty. Gen.: Lisa Madigan (daughter of Mike) · Mayor: Rohm Emanuel · The leadership in Illinois – all Democrats. · Thank you for the combat zone in Chicago. · Of course, they’re all blaming each other. · Can’t blame Republicans; there aren’t any! · Chicago school system rated one of the worst in the country. Can’t blame Republicans; there aren’t any! State pension fund $78 Billion in debt, worst in country. Can’t blame Republicans; there aren’t any! Cook County (Chicago) sales tax 10.25% highest in country. Can’t blame Republicans; there aren’t any! This is the political culture that Obama comes from in Illinois. And he is going to ‘fix’ Washington politics for us? George Ryan is no longer Governor, he is in the prison. He was replaced by Rob Blagojevich who is, that’s right, also in the prison. And Representative Jesse Jackson Jr. resigned a few months ago, because he is fighting to not be sent to…that’s right, prison. The Land of Lincoln, where our governors make our license plates. But you know what? As long as they keep providing entitlements to the population of Chicago, nothing is going to change, except the state will go broke before the country does. "Anybody who thinks he can be happy and prosperous by letting the Government take care of him; better take a closer look at the American Indian." Don’t forget Detroit – another good example. Some of you might find these data interesting. ALL SHOULD. There are actually two messages here. The first is very interesting, but the second is absolutely astounding — and explains a lot! A recent "Investor’s Business Daily" article provided very interesting statistics from a survey by the United Nations International Health Organization. Percentage of men and women who survived a cancer five years after diagnosis: U.S. 65% England 46% Canada 42% Percentage of patients diagnosed with diabetes who received treatment within six months: U.S. 93% England 15% Canada 43% Percentage of seniors needing hip replacement who received it within six months: U.S. 90% England 15% Canada 43% Percentage referred to a medical specialist who see one within one month: U.S. 77% England 40% Canada 43% Number of MRI scanners (a prime diagnostic tool) per million people: U.S. 71 England 14 Canada 18 Percentage of seniors (65+), with low income, who say they are in "excellent health": U.S. 12% England 2% Canada 6% And now for the last statistic: National Health Insurance? U.S. NO England YES Canada YES And check this last set of statistics!! The percentage of each past president’s cabinet who had worked in the private business sector prior to their appointment to the cabinet….. You know what the private business sector is. A real-life business, not a Government job. Here are the percentages: T. Roosevelt………………. 38% Taft……………………………40% Wilson ……………………… 52% Harding…………………….. 49% Coolidge…………………… 48% Hoover ……………………… 42% F. Roosevelt………………. 50% Truman…………………….. .50% Eisenhower……………….. 57% Kennedy……………………. 30% Johnson……………………. .47% Nixon……………………….. .53% Ford…………………………. .42% Carter……………………….. 32% Reagan……………………… 56% GH Bush……………………. 51% Clinton …………………….. 39% GW Bush…………………… 55% Obama……………………….. 8% This helps to explain the incompetence of this administration: only 8% of them have ever worked in private business! That’s right! Only eight percent — the least, by far, of the last 19 presidents! And these people are trying to tell our big Corporations how to run their business? How can the president of a major nation and society, the one with the most successful economic system in world history, stand and talk about business when he’s never worked for one? Or about jobs when he has never really had one? And when it’s the same for 92% of his senior staff and closest advisers? They’ve spent most of their time in academia, Government and/or non-profit jobs or as "community organizers." They should have been in an employment line. Pass this on because we’ll NEVER see these facts in the mainstream media. Socialists in charge will never abide by the same rules and laws they inflict on the rest of us…..for example, our government exempting itself from Obamacare. There are also over 1400 waivers of businesses who have links to Nancy Pelosi (favorite restaurants, shops….) and many leaders in Washington who have exempted themselves, also. "One of the penalties of not participating in politics is that you will be governed by your inferiors." – Plato “Socialism is a philosophy of failure, the creed of ignorance, and the gospel of envy; Its inherent virtue is the equal sharing of misery” … Winston Churchill
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Brian Urlacher to headline Schock fundraiser Congressman Aaron Schock is continuing to bring big names to headline his fundraising events. Former Bears linebacker Brian Urlacher is the featured guest at the Peoria Republican’s kick-off of his campaign for a fourth term.
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Cary President lukewarm to idea of video gaming cafes CARY – With video gambling now legal in town, village officials are preparing for if and when they would be approached to have video gambling cafes, something the village president signaled he would not be in favor of.
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10-30-13 Julia Rietz Champaign Count State’s Attorney 10-30-13 Julia Rietz Champaign Count State’s Attorney: Play now!10-30-13 Jim Turpin with Champaign County State’s Attorney Julia Rietz to talk about new progams in her office. Download Depending on your browser settings, you may have to right click the link below and select "Save Link As…" or "Save Target As…" Download now!
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Reeder: Gov. Quinn not the same guy as activist Quinn The Herald News – Found 2 hours ago… real Pat Quinn stand up? One of the trademarks of the old Pat Quinn, the political activist who existed before he became lieutenant governor…
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Question of the day 200+ * Sen. Bill Brady and other Republicans have joined with House Speaker Michael Madigan to oppose appropriating money during the veto session to fund some state employee pay raises going back to 2011. Comptroller Judy Baar Topinka, however, believes the money should be allocated… “I think you’ll probably have to have a supplemental appropriation,” […]
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BGA fundraises on MJM comments * You knew this had to happen sooner or later. From a blast e-mail… BGA dismisses Madigan’s bullying accusations, vows to continue watchdog work. Dear Rich, How do you know your watchdog work is having an impact? The most powerful lawmaker in the state writes a letter warning his colleagues about you. Illinois House Speaker & State Democratic […]
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ILBizImmigrant: IL Republicans @Bill_Brady, Jim Durkin, and @chrisradogno speaking in favor of #immigration reform at Immigrant Integration Policy Summit. IL Republicans @Bill_Brady, Jim Durkin, and @chrisradogno speaking in favor of #immigration reform at Immigrant Integration Policy Summit.
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illinois – Google News
State EPA files complaint against Southeast Side waste handler – Chicago Tribune 2 State EPA files complaint against Southeast Side waste handlerChicago TribuneThe Illinois Environmental Protection Agency accuses Beemsterboer Slag Corp. of violating air pollution limits during its handling of petroleum coke, overhauling its storage terminal along the Calumet River without the necessary permits and failing to …
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Burke says no to more Crundwell questions DIXON – There was going to be a time for questions. Not anymore.
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Media
dmihalopoulos: .@AndyShawBGA to Mike Madigan: ‘Sorry Mike, we’re just doing our job.’ Ends response with fundraising request http://www.bettergov.org/so_whos_the_bully/ … .@AndyShawBGA to Mike Madigan: ‘Sorry Mike, we’re just doing our job.’ Ends response with fundraising request http://www.bettergov.org/so_whos_the_bully/ …
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It’s back to school for Senator Andy Manar PANA — It’s been awhile since Andy Manar has been in junior high. But in addition to being State Senator from Illinois’ 48th District, Manar was principal for the day at Pana Junior High School (PJHS) on Tuesday afternoon.
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raymond poe – Google News
Medical Marijuana Still Months Away – WICS-TV WICS-TVMedical Marijuana Still Months AwayWICS-TVState Representative Raymond Poe voted against the bill. The Joint Committee on Administrative Rules, or JCAR, a legislative body, will have to review the rules. "I’d say this is going to be one of the biggest tasks they have ever had to do," Poe (R …
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RepKinzinger: You can watch today’s @HouseCommerce hearing live here: http://1.usa.gov/16tZOiI #AskSebelius You can watch today’s @HouseCommerce hearing live here: http://1.usa.gov/16tZOiI #AskSebelius
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Illinois Department of Transportation’s Facebook Wall
Lane closures are scheduled for I-55 (Stevenson Expressway) at I-90/94 (Dan Ryan… Lane closures are scheduled for I-55 (Stevenson Expressway) at I-90/94 (Dan Ryan Expressway) in Chicago from 5:00-10:30 a.m. Saturday morning: http://goo.gl/7dd5E8NewsReleasegoo.glClosures will alternate between the inbound and outbound directions…
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Illini grad addresses students from space station URBANA — University of Illinois graduate Mike Hopkins has addressed an … Hopkins’ quote that got cheers: "University of Illinois, Fighting Illini, I hear you loud …
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RepChrisWelch: Please join me on November 9th for this special event for Veterans and their families. pic.twitter.com/GeZdLc92iR Please join me on November 9th for this special event for Veterans and their families. pic.twitter.com/GeZdLc92iR
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tammyduckworth: Busy week. Yesterday we had a report on women’s futures in Afghanistan. Headed now to a briefing on Syria. Later I meet with manufacturers Busy week. Yesterday we had a report on women’s futures in Afghanistan. Headed now to a briefing on Syria. Later I meet with manufacturers
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ILSenDems: New: Sec. White, President Cullerton lay out new protocols for TVDLs http://ilsendems.co/16IhSpv New: Sec. White, President Cullerton lay out new protocols for TVDLs http://ilsendems.co/16IhSpv
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StateRepSara: We have a clearer sense of how to protect the welfare and safety of children in Illinois and the country. http://trib.in/16krtk5 We have a clearer sense of how to protect the welfare and safety of children in Illinois and the country. http://trib.in/16krtk5
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mjzalewski: Emerging deterrent to getting bit things done in Springfield is divisive regionalism that plays well on mailers http://ow.ly/qirJr ” Emerging deterrent to getting bit things done in Springfield is divisive regionalism that plays well on mailers http://ow.ly/qirJr ”
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ILSenDems: Why marriage equality matters: One family’s story (video) http://ilsendems.co/Hsfk3T Why marriage equality matters: One family’s story (video)http://ilsendems.co/Hsfk3T
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SenatorDurbin: .@FoodDepository CEO Kate Maehr and I talked yesterday about #SNAP #FarmBill &ending hunger in our communities http://1.usa.gov/1hr535o .@FoodDepository CEO Kate Maehr and I talked yesterday about #SNAP #FarmBill &ending hunger in our communitieshttp://1.usa.gov/1hr535o
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SenatorDurbin: Watch me & friend @SenJohnMcCain speak&answer questions on #CIR &other issues at the @CityClubChicago breakfast Mon http://bit.ly/Hf5sK6 Watch me & friend @SenJohnMcCain speak&answer questions on #CIR &other issues at the @CityClubChicago breakfast Mon http://bit.ly/Hf5sK6
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ILSenDems: Who likes the new @Twitter feed with full images? Not us. Who likes the new @Twitter feed with full images? Not us.
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Politics 1
RepHultgren: About to speak on floor about Swaps Regulatory Improvement Act which will help farmers & manufacturers in IL. Watch: http://houselive.gov/ About to speak on floor about Swaps Regulatory Improvement Act which will help farmers & manufacturers in IL. Watch:http://houselive.gov/
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rebootillinois: Will the sun set on IL’s temporary income tax hike next year? Find out in new study shedding some light. http://goo.gl/SdB3Ub #twILL Will the sun set on IL’s temporary income tax hike next year? Find out in new study shedding some light. http://goo.gl/SdB3Ub#twILL
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capitolfax: Capitol Fax #twill New website unveiled, attacked: * I haven’t had a chance to play with this new site yet, bu… http://bit.ly/1dq59rb Capitol Fax #twill New website unveiled, attacked: * I haven’t had a chance to play with this new site yet, bu… http://bit.ly/1dq59rb
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capitolfax: Capitol Fax #twill One way or another, you’re gonna have to wait: * I can totally understand why some folks wa… http://bit.ly/1dq5cmI Capitol Fax #twill One way or another, you’re gonna have to wait: * I can totally understand why some folks wa… http://bit.ly/1dq5cmI
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stephanie kifowit – Google News
Kifowit to Host Contractors’ Workshop with Capital Development Board – Chicago Tribune Kifowit to Host Contractors’ Workshop with Capital Development BoardChicago TribuneStephanie Kifowit, D-Aurora, will host a Construction Business Outreach Event on Thursday, October 31 from 9:30 a.m. to noon at the Illinois Small Business Development Center (SBDC) at Waubonsee Community College, located at 18 S. River St. in Aurora.
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SenatorKirk: My bill w/ @SenatorDurbin will save lives. Cmte approved our bipartisan legislation to expand epinephrine in schools. http://1.usa.gov/16MBfIL My bill w/ @SenatorDurbin will save lives. Cmte approved our bipartisan legislation to expand epinephrine in schools.http://1.usa.gov/16MBfIL
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reptryon: Congratulations to the MCCD on winning the 2013 NRPA’s Barb King Environmental Stewardship Award. pic.twitter.com/eVHENaYetx Congratulations to the MCCD on winning the 2013 NRPA’s Barb King Environmental Stewardship Award. pic.twitter.com/eVHENaYetx
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MikeforIllinois: In #Chambana for meetings today. Swinging by Illinois Pipe Trades Association meeting to wish retired IPTAPP Dir, Larry Swope, well. #twill In #Chambana for meetings today. Swinging by Illinois Pipe Trades Association meeting to wish retired IPTAPP Dir, Larry Swope, well. #twill
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vopnews: The view from the auditorium at Brooks Middle School, feat. @DonHarmonIL #oakpark pic.twitter.com/qsStIHOcx8 The view from the auditorium at Brooks Middle School, feat. @DonHarmonIL #oakpark pic.twitter.com/qsStIHOcx8
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capitolfax: Capitol Fax #twill Credit Union (noun) – not-for-profit, consumer-focused cooperative: [The following is a pai… http://bit.ly/1dOjz7g Capitol Fax #twill Credit Union (noun) – not-for-profit, consumer-focused cooperative: [The following is a pai… http://bit.ly/1dOjz7g
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