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In the News

Letter to the Editor: Democratic Principles	12/25/2008
Illinois GOP Hopes to Regain Some Power	12/14/2008
Highwood School Bans Peanuts	10/3/2008
ComEd Puts New Breakers in Shaky Local Circuit	9/29/2008
State Launches Debate for Getting Drugs out of Drinking Water	9/10/2008
Suburban Leaders Still Seeking Viable Funding Change	9/2/2008
Garrett Gets the Job Done	8/28/2008
Top Officials Willing to Discuss a Lower Drinking Age	8/28/2008
Free Rides Now Offered to People with Disabilities	8/27/2008
Free Rides for Disabled to Cost RTA at least $5 Million	8/26/2008
States: Keep Old TVs out of Landfills	8/18/2008
Senate Votes Against Pay Raises	8/13/2008
ComEd System Too Slow	8/10/2008
Arlington Hts. Woman's Murder Leads to New Monitoring Law	8/5/2008
Governor Blagojevich Signs Legislation to Increase Protections for Domestic Violence Victims	8/4/2008
Youth Services Helped	7/24/2008
Problem Gamblers Need More Help, Lawmakers Say	7/24/2008
Senators Avoiding Statehouse to Protect Post-Election Pay Raises	7/15/2008
ComEd Stil Under Fire in Glenview	6/29/2008
Lake Forest Openlands 6th Annual Dog Days	6/26/2008
Garrett to Introduce Ethics Bill	6/25/2008
PADS in Need	6/21/2008
Highland Park HS Dist 113 E-85 Station to Help Curb Fuel Costs	6/20/2008
PADS Homeless Shelter Pleading for Help	6/18/2008
PADS Asks for Donations Helping the Homeless	6/18/2008
Haven Seeks Donations to Cover Budget	6/18/2008
Sen. Garrett Calls for Changes to Raise System	6/5/2008
Legislative Stalement Threatens Fed Road Funds	6/4/2008
Bill Opening Free Transit Rides to Disabled People Awaits Governor's OK	6/3/2008
Old Elm Bridge Work Begins in June	5/31/2008
Lawmakers Want Pay Hike System Scrapped	5/29/2008
Lawmaker Laments 'Session of Nothing'	5/29/2008
Thanks to All Who Help Out the Vets	5/24/2008
Most Suburban Legislators Give Pay Raise Thumbs Down	5/23/2008
Pay increase for state lawmakers appears more likely	5/22/2008
Senate Democrats Eyeing Pension Loans to Ease Budget Pressure	5/21/2008
'They Want to . . . Pimp Us'	5/17/2008
Opposition to Legislative Pay Raises Hits Roadblock in Senate	5/15/2008
Garrett: I Can Stand Up To Hendon Remarks	5/14/2008
Thanks Garrett for Fighting Pay Raises	5/13/2008
Not Just 'Filthy Rich' Who Object to Lawmakers' Pay Hike	5/12/2008
State Capitol Notebook: Play of the Week	5/12/2008
Order in the Senate	5/12/2008
One Voice of Reason Amid Pay-Raise Debate	5/12/2008
Pay Raises a Hypocrite's Dream	5/11/2008
'Pay-to-Play' Ban Goes to Full Senate but Hits a Snag	5/9/2008
Pay Raise Feud Gets Personal	5/9/2008
Bill Pushes to Recycle Electronic Products	5/8/2008
Raises for Lawmakers Now up to Jones	5/8/2008
Water Use Still Under Scrutiny	5/8/2008
State Senators Get Personal in Dispute Over Pay Raises	5/8/2008
Legislators' Payraise Debate Turns Personal	5/8/2008
House Votes Down Officials' Pay Hikes	5/8/2008
Population Growth Requires Conservation	5/8/2008
House Votes Down Pay Raise for Lawmakers	5/7/2008
Demand for Water Expected to Grow	5/3/2008
Garrett Decries Legislator Raises	5/3/2008
State Lawmakers Set for Another Hefty Pay Raise	5/1/2008
Health & Family Calendar: Programs	5/1/2008
Update from Springfield: The Recall Effort	4/30/2008
Lawmakers Think Recall Effort Will Die	4/29/2008
At Last Minute, Park District Receives Needed State Funds	4/25/2008
Garrett Authors Bill to Try to Get Park Funds for Lake Forest, Others	4/24/2008
Bill Would Allow GPS to Track Stalkers	4/24/2008
Franks Calls Foul Over Recall Sponsor	4/12/2008
How Is That Extra Sales Tax Being Used?	4/10/2008
IPA, IHSA Settle Use of Photos Dispute	4/8/2008
Family Service to Host Gala, Honor Garrett	4/3/2008
Towns Fear They Won't Be Able to Keep up with Pensions	4/1/2008

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Press releases

Garrett Receives Award for Helping Disabled	12/4/2008
New Law Provides Pension Reforms	9/4/2008
Garrett Encourages People to Use Hotline for Insurance Assistance	9/3/2008
New Law Gives Free Rides to the Disabled	8/26/2008
Garrett to Host Luncheon with Local Area Chambers to Discuss Hiring People with Disabilities	8/21/2008
Governor signs Domestic Violence GPS Tracking Bill	8/4/2008
Garrett to Host Glencoe Property Tax Discussion	7/28/2008
Early Suburban Commuter Train Funded for Second Year	7/7/2008
Garrett Recognized for Work on the Environment	6/12/2008
Mortgage Meltdown & Rising Prices Threaten PADS Homeless Services	6/12/2008
Old Elm Bridge Reconstruction to Begin	5/29/2008
Garrett Salutes Veterans with Legislation	5/27/2008
Garrett Says No To Pay Increases for Legislators	5/2/2008
Senate Passes Measure to Expand Employment Opportunities to the Disabled	4/23/2008
Senate Votes Green on Statewide Electronic Recycling Program	4/21/2008
Senate Bill on Voting Rights for the Homebound Passes	4/3/2008
Legislators Sponsor Wheeling Township Property Tax Assessment Appeal Seminar	4/2/2008