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Momence City Council approves $7 water bill hike

By Khristopher Flack | Nov 21, 2015

The Momence City Council on Nov. 2 unanimously approved a $7 increase on water bills throughout the city to help repay a loan from the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency that the city used for water main repairs.

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Education reporting requirements for lawyers to move online

By Khristopher Flack | Nov 20, 2015

The Illinois State Supreme Court amended Rule 796 Thursday that will push Mandatory Continuing Legal Education (MCLE) reporting for lawyers online.

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Kirk bill would trim government waste

By Khristopher Flack | Nov 20, 2015

U.S. Sens. Mark Kirk (R-IL) and Joe Manchin (D-WV) introduced a bill on Tuesday to save taxpayers money by trimming government waste and increasing administrative efficiency.

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County board hires state attorney, approves e-polling

By Khristopher Flack | Nov 20, 2015

The Kankakee County board held its regular meeting on Oct. 13.

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Durbin applauds expedited relief for Corinthian students

By Khristopher Flack | Nov 19, 2015

U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin (D-IL) applauded the federal government's decision to increase expedited student loan relief for a broader portion of former Corinthian College students Tuesday.

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Rauner continues string of successful union deals

By Khristopher Flack | Nov 19, 2015

Illinois Gov. Bruce Rauner recently reached four-year collective bargaining agreements with the Service Employees International Union (SEIU) and 16 other unions.

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Kirk praises vets as key legislation advances in Senate

By Khristopher Flack | Nov 18, 2015

Kirk's bill funds Veterans Affairs at record levels at $1.1 billion above the president's requested amount.

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Kirk asks president to stop entry of Syrian refugees

By Khristopher Flack | Nov 18, 2015

In the wake of terrorist attacks in Paris, U.S. Sen. Mark Kirk (R-IL) led a group of 12 senators Monday in calling on President Barack Obama to suspend immigration for Syrian refugees.

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Rauner names two to state positions

By Khristopher Flack | Nov 18, 2015

Illinois Gov. Bruce Rauner appointed Raymond Poe and James Mullenix to two state agencies on Friday. 

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Durbin asks local banks, credit unions to consider small loans

By Khristopher Flack | Nov 18, 2015

U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin (D-IL) reached out to leaders of Illinois community banks and credit unions Monday in search of ways to expand lending options to people typically trapped by payday lenders.

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Manteno board approves new animal hospital, railroad purchase

By Khristopher Flack | Nov 17, 2015

Tim Nugent announced an ordinance authorizing the village's purchase of railroad property east of the town.

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Hutchinson consoles daycare bill supporters, praises Rauner

By Khristopher Flack | Nov 17, 2015

The bill would have expanded access to daycare by fully restoring cuts made to the Department of Human Services' Child Care Assistance Program.

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Rauner closes doors to Syrian refugees, citing Paris attacks

By Khristopher Flack | Nov 17, 2015

A Syrian passport found near the body of one of the suicide bombers involved in the attacks has triggered widespread speculation about the link between the Islamic State and Syrian refugees.

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Kelly announces Congressional App Challenge for District 2 students

By Khristopher Flack | Nov 17, 2015

The Congressional App Challenge is intended to encourage technological experimentation and education among young Americans.

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Flags ordered half-staff in honor of Paris attack victims

By Khristopher Flack | Nov 17, 2015

President Barack Obama and Gov. Bruce Rauner issued an order Monday for all schools, prisons and government buildings in Illinois to lower their flags to half-staff in honor of the victims of recent terrorist attacks in Paris.

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Manteno to discuss Second St. development plans in meeting

By Khristopher Flack | Nov 17, 2015

The committee will discuss the resources available, expectations and best strategies for potential projects. 

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Durbin introduces visa reform bill

By Khristopher Flack | Nov 12, 2015

U.S. Sens. Dick Durbin (D-IL) and Chuck Grassley (R-IA) introduced legislation Tuesday to reform two visa programs they say have harmed the prospects of American workers.

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Nearly $450,000 to aid homeless vets in Will, Cook counties

By Khristopher Flack | Nov 12, 2015

Vouchers will provide rental assistance to vets in Will, Cook counties.

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Kirk's VA funding bill passes Senate

By Khristopher Flack | Nov 10, 2015

The U.S. Senate voted 93-0 Tuesday to approve a bill written by U.S. Sen. Mark Kirk (R-IL) that will fund the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) at record levels and offer new support for VA staff.

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Durbin seeks debt forgiveness for former Everest students

By Khristopher Flack | Nov 10, 2015

Sen. Dick Durbin (D-IL) hosted a gathering of federal officials and former Everest College students in Chicago Friday to advocate for including the students in the Department of Education's student debt relief program.