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Oak Park changes law so new president can take office
Oak Park officially has a new village president, but only after trustees voted to change a local liquor policy that created an obstacle between the office and the candidate voters elected. Anan Abu-Taleb, who won the election April 9 over former...
Tags: Government, Illinois General Assembly, Politics, Oak Park, Local Government
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Medical marijuana bill clears Senate panel
— A measure to allow doctors to prescribe medical marijuana to patients with serious illnesses advanced in the Illinois Senate on Wednesday. The issue sparked an emotional debate, with supporters arguing for compassion for those suffering from...
Tags: Government, Elections, HIV, Vicodin (drug), Kwame Raoul
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It may be green, but it's probably not local
Illinois law requires that, if possible, renewable energy should come from Illinois or surrounding states. However, unless a municipality or business explicitly has stated it wants local renewable power, the power it receives is probably from outside...Tags: Environmental Issues, McCormick Place, Energy Saving, Alternative Energy, Rahm Emanuel
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Cullerton's pension plan proceeds — on collision course with Madigan's
— The pension deal cut by Senate President John Cullerton and state employee unions moved a step closer Wednesday to a collision course with a proposal backed by House Speaker Michael Madigan. Cullerton's Democratic majority delivered a 10-5,...
Tags: Government, Labor Legislation, Interior Policy, Pension and Welfare, AFL-CIO
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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: Renewable Energy, Ameren Corporation, Business, Sales, Finance
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Delaware OKs same-sex marriage, showdowns loom in two states
This post has been updated, as indicated below.A year ago, when Vice President Joe Biden revealed in a television interview that he supported same-sex marriage, such unions were legal in six states. Tuesday, the Legislature in Biden’s home state, Delaware, voted to become the 11th such state,...Tags: Government, Elections, Gays and Lesbians, Chris Christie, Marriage
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Slot machines on the brain for those at Arlington track on opening day
About a hundred people peered out from the stands on opening day at Arlington International Racecourse Friday afternoon -- the festive atmosphere coming at a time when the park continues its battle to get slot machines, a change it calls crucial for its...
Tags: Government, Illinois General Assembly, Lobbying, Arlington Park, Politics
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Chicago suburbs ready to play for new casinos
While lawmakers debate a plan to expand gambling in Illinois, some Chicago suburbs are already jockeying to cash in as hosts to the next generation of casinos. Waukegan, North Chicago and Park City in Lake County, along with six townships in southern...
Tags: Government, Travel, Midway Airport, Chicago Mayor, Values
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Seniors Idol-ized in township's Senior American Idol contest
Did you feel the ground shaking in Orland Hills May 9? If so, you were feeling the effect of Orland Township's Senior American Idol Scholarship Fundraiser, sponsored by KCM Accounting, at Georgio's Banquets in Orland Hills. The room was ablaze with...Tags: Orland Park, Entertainment, Orland Hills, Occupational Safety and Health Administration, Music Industry
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Quinn vetoes bill that would have increased ComEd rates
Tribune reporterGov. Pat Quinn vetoed legislation Sunday that would have increased utility bills and helped Commonwealth Edison improve its electrical grid. But the bill passed the General Assembly by healthy margins, and legislators could override the veto this month....Tags: Government, Louis I Lang, Politics, Regional Authority, Executive Branch
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Illinois passes law to make Busch divest beer distributorship
Tribune reporterA bill that will require Anheuser-Busch to sell its minority stake in Chicago's City Beverage has passed the Illinois Senate. Anheuser and the Illinois Liquor Control Commission have been involved in a string of litigation on this issue since the...Tags: Illinois General Assembly, Anheuser-Busch, Illinois Governor
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Stormwater commission flooded with complaints
Frustrated Downers Grove residents bashed the village's response to last month's floods during a storm water commission meeting. A dozen or so residents from the Deer Creek, Benton Avenue, and 6th Street and Fairview Avenue neighborhoods peppered...
Tags: Government, Politics, Executive Branch, Barack Obama, Media Industry
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