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Morthland Passes Bill to Toughen laws against Human Trafficking

Illinois Review Political Analysis

SPRINGFIELD - Wednesday, State Representative Rich Morthland’s (R-Cordova) bill on Human Trafficking passed the Illinois House on a vote of 82-32. House Bill 5482 would make Class 1 felony of human trafficking or involuntary servitude convictions a non... »

12 O'Clock Track: Obnox, "Without a Soul"

Chicago Reader

Lamont "Bim" Thomas is an institution in underground Cleveland punk. He's played drums in the Bassholes, and still does in This Moment in Black History and scuzz-psych collective Puffy Areolas (a band I mentioned in my "best live music of 2011" roundup... »

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Schilling targets his own pension

Illinois Review Political Analysis

MOLINE, IL - Congressman Bobby Schilling (IL-17), who has pledged to reject his congressional pension, yesterday joined several other Members of Congress in testifying before the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform to tout their legislat... »

Community Colleges Key to Growing Iowa’s Skilled Workforce

Iowa House

Two state legislators today said community colleges are the key to growing Iowa’s skilled workforce and bringing good-paying jobs to Iowa. Last week, the Governor outlined his budget plans and called for a $6 million cut to Iowa’s 15 community colleges... »

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City To Thank Neighborhood Volunteers At Picnic

Moline

MOLINE, Ill – The City of Moline is saying thank you to the many volunteers who are helping to make Moline a better place.   Family members of all Neighborhood Group Associations, Adopt-A-Street, Adopt-A-Park, Crime Stoppers, Keep Moline Beautiful, and... »

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