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Democratic leaders: We held onto state House, Senate
Tribune reportersDemocrats boosted their already strong majorities in the state House and Senate on Tuesday, taking advantage of new legislative boundaries they drew over the protests of frustrated Republicans. House Speaker Michael Madigan and Senate President John...Tags: Elections, Michael Madigan, Deerfield, University of Illinois Springfield, Parties and Movements
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Quinn signs law on relatives helping fugitives
Tribune reporterSPRINGFIELD — Gov. Pat Quinn signed legislation today to tighten a loophole that allowed close relatives to help fugitives flee without fear of getting punished. Inspired by a Tribune investigation, the new law allows criminal charges to be filed...Tags: Crime, Law and Justice, Criminal Laws, Trials, Pulitzer Prize Awards, Pat Quinn
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Quinn signs legislation to shut loophole for fugitives
— Gov. Pat Quinn signed legislation Thursday to tighten a loophole that allowed close relatives to help fugitives flee without fear of getting punished. Inspired by a Tribune investigation, the new law allows criminal charges to be filed against...
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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......
Nov 6, 2012
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Jan 31, 2012
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