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Long hears of 'perfect storm' bearing down on community college's future

By Caitlin Nordahl | May 22, 2017

If Democrats and Republicans can't be open to negotiating a budget deal this spring, Illinois Valley Community College might not be open this fall, Jerry Corcoran, the college's president, said at a presentation recently.

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Demmer says GOP won't follow old Democratic playbook again

By Caitlin Nordahl | May 22, 2017

The supposed olive branch offered by House Democrats was more like a carrot stick meant to lead Republicans back down a dark alley of fake compromise, Rep. Tom Demmer (R-Dixon) suggested recently.

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Small businesses have big role to play in saving Illinois, Rauner says on tour

By Caitlin Nordahl | May 18, 2017

Illinois can't grow unless its small businesses grow, Gov. Bruce Rauner told owners and employees of several of the state's 1 million such businesses on a brief tour recently.

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War hero, ex-CIA boss Petraeus to speak at Chicago fundraiser

By Caitlin Nordahl | May 5, 2017

Ret. Gen. David Petraeus, perhaps best known for leading the American military efforts in Iraq under Presdent George W. Bush, will provide the keynote address at the 6th Annual Navy Seal Foundation's "Chicago Evening of Tribute," a fundraising event that supports Naval Special Warfare (NSW) families.

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Welter cheers further pay protections for women

By Caitlin Nordahl | May 4, 2017

Rep. David A Welter (R-Morris) joined a chorus of House members applauding the advancement of House Bill 2462 on Wednesday.

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Metro agency offers planning, development programs for all

By Caitlin Nordahl | Apr 26, 2017

Rep. David Welter (R-Morris) is urging northeastern Illinois residents to spread the word about two upcoming programs being offered by the Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning (CMAP).

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Illinoisans told to take consolidation into their own hands

By Caitlin Nordahl | Apr 25, 2017

A public policy group is calling on Illinoisans to demand that the Senate follow the House's lead and approve a bill that would allow voters to decide to consolidate local governments.

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Bureau County breaking voter laws, group says in letter

By Caitlin Nordahl | Apr 23, 2017

Twenty-four Illinois counties, including Bureau County, have more registered voters than residents of voting age, according to a notice-of-violation letter sent to the state by a conservative transparency group recently.

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Group suggests LaSalle K-9 unit cut for being too dogged

By Caitlin Nordahl | Apr 22, 2017

A government oversight group is asking whether a chain of events links the axing of the LaSalle K-9 unit and solicitation accusations that hounded a city police officer.

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Group suspects political cover-up of drug charge

By Caitlin Nordahl | Apr 14, 2017

A local citizens government oversight group is suggesting that former LaSalle County State's Attorney Brian Towne deliberately avoided pressing drug possession charges against Pietro Mautino, son of Illinois Auditor General Frank Mautino, in 2014.