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CHICAGO CITY MAYOR'S OFFICE: Mayor Emanuel Names Silvana Tabares New 23rd Ward Alderman
Following an application process that was open to the public, Mayor Rahm Emanuel today announced that Illinois State Representative Silvana Tabares will be the new Alderman representing Chicago’s 23rd Ward.
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Center for Equal Opportunity president thinks felons should be allowed to vote -- in some cases
A bill in the General Assembly would expand access to vote for people in jail awaiting trial, which one think tank executive says would be appropriate as long as they aren't yet convicted.
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Resolution honors former Chicago Bears player Urlacher
As if his election into the Pro Football Hall of Fame wasn’t enough, former Chicago Bears star Brian Urlacher has become even more legendary in Illinois.
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Comptroller's race highlights property tax issues facing Illinois
A discrepancy between the property taxes of the Illinois comptroller, Susana Mendoza, and her predecessor and current deputy governor, Leslie Munger, has become a sticking point as Illinois faces a government funding crisis.