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Republican Judy Baar Topinka is the Illinois State Comptroller after being elected on Nov. 2, 2010. She is the former Illinois State Treasurer, having served from 1995 to 2007. Topinka lost to Rod Blagojevich in the Illinois governor's race in 2006.
Republican Judy Baar Topinka is the Illinois State Comptroller after being elected on Nov. 2, 2010. She is the former Illinois State Treasurer, having served from 1995 to 2007. Topinka lost to Rod Blagojevich in the Illinois governor's race in 2006.
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Pension reform: It's not looking pretty
As Illinois daily sinks ever deeper into the financial cesspool, 35 states are considering cutting taxes, according to the National Conference of State Legislatures. Indiana cut its personal income tax 5 percent over two years and, with a variety of...
Tags: Public Employees, Government, Illinois Governor, Executive Branch, Economy, Business and Finance
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Czech-Slovak hockey fans find their place on Hawks roster
At St. Simon the Apostle Catholic Church on the South Side, the only parish in the archdiocese that offers mass in Slovak, Laura Zbella occasionally sees Slovak and Chicago Blackhawks pride converge. It's in the apparel kids wear around the parish. If...
Tags: Pilsen, Czech Republic, Marian Hossa, Michal Rozsival, Phil Rosenthal
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Problem Solver: Updates on stolen bank check, dog's vet bill
Who took Harriet Hausman's $4,643.75 state tax refund check remains a mystery, but the 89-year-old River Forest resident has gotten her money back. Hausman said the entire amount was deposited into her account Friday. "I have the money and I'm...
Tags: Theft, Nicor Incorporated, Bank of America Corp., Jon Yates, Banking
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Problem Solver: Missing tax refund check is fraudulently cashed, investigation ensues
For years, Harriet Hausman deposited checks into her bank account by mail. With each deposit, the 89-year-old River Forest resident included a bank slip and endorsed the check with her signature and the words "for deposit only." The process had...
Tags: Bank of America Corp., U.S. Postal Service, Jon Yates, Banking
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Here's why putting the AG next in line for the governor's office could be a problem
Change of SubjectUnder the amendment...the attorney general would be next in line if the governor died, quit or was removed from office. That makes a lot of sense. Candidates for attorney general are subject to far more voter scrutiny than those for...... -
Schools as polling places may become optional
State Rep. Jack Franks, D-Marengo, who has two school-aged children, said he doesn't like to see open schools used as polling places. "Schools are supposed to be a sanctuary of safety. I go to visit my schools to give talks. … Every time I go,...Tags: Health and Safety at School, Elections, Voting, Riverside (Cook, Illinois), Politics
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Illinois Republican chairman under fire for pro-gay marriage stance
Clout StreetIllinois Republican Party leaders are scheduled to gather behind closed doors Saturday to discuss the fate of state GOP Chairman Pat Brady following his endorsement of same-sex marriage. But it’s unclear whether the Republican State Central...Tags: Jim Edgar, Government, Elections, Executive Branch, Gays and Lesbians
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Move to oust state GOP chair doomed to backfire
Here's guessing that when the state's top Democrats gather these days, they're superstitiously avoiding mention of the coup attempt brewing in the Illinois GOP. Goodness knows they don't want to jinx it. The Illinois Republican State Central Committee...
Tags: Government, Elections, Jon Huntsman, Jr., Quinnipiac University, National Government
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They cannot stand Pat. But right's move to oust state GOP chair doomed to backfire
Change of SubjectHere's guessing that when the state's top Democrats gather these days, they're superstitiously avoiding mention of the coup attempt brewing in the Illinois GOP. Goodness knows they don't want to jinx it. The Illinois Republican State Central Committee has... -
Worst vote ever?
Change of SubjectWhat’s the most regrettable vote you’ve ever cast? What were you thinking and why were you so wrong? Regular blog commenter Beth suggested this as a possibly educational essay assignment and I'm biting. My answer, as attentive readers know,... -
Sununu hammers Obama
— The combative and blunt-speaking John Sununu woke up Illinois' GOP delegation on the final day of the Republican National Convention by tossing some major broadsides at President Barack Obama, even suggesting that convicted influence-peddler...
Tags: Tampa, Tampa Bay Times Forum, Government, Illinois Governor, Executive Branch
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Sununu blasts Obama, brings up Rezko ties
Clout StreetTAMPA, Fla. — The combative and blunt-speaking John Sununu woke up Illinois’ GOP delegation on the final day of the Republican National Convention by tossing some major broadsides at President Barack Obama, even suggesting convicted influence-...Tags: Tampa Bay Times Forum, Tampa, Government, Illinois Governor, Executive Branch
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