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10th District House Race: Candidates Are Ready for a Change

10th District House Race: Candidates Are Ready for a Change

On Tuesday, five candidates will compete against an incumbent who is facing bribery charges in two months and a veteran cop who’s running for the third time, making the 10th district House race one of the most vigorous races in the primary election. The 10th district is represented by Rep. Derrick Smith (D-Chicago) and extends from Lincoln Park to Garfield […]

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Lawmakers Call for More Trauma Centers in City’s Most Violent Communities

November 20, 2013 Comments Off
Lawmakers Call for More Trauma Centers in City’s Most Violent Communities

Two Illinois lawmakers on Wednesday called for more trauma centers on Chicago’s South and West Sides, saying a key new study shows that if ambulance rides are more than five miles away, victims are more likely to die. “No one should die because of their zip codes,” said state Rep. Mary Flowers (D-Chicago). She attended […]

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Governor Announces Partnership to Get Veterans Back to Work

October 16, 2013 Comments Off
Governor Announces Partnership to Get Veterans Back to Work

Gov. Pat Quinn (D) announced a veterans job training program Wednesday that pairs manufacturers with community colleges in Illinois. Since manufacturing jobs are growing, General Electric’s “Get Skills to Work” (GSTW) program helps veterans find jobs and trains them as they transition to civilian life after serving in the military. According to the United States Department […]

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