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Accused of tax evasion, Link is latest Illinois Democratic to face charges

By T.H. Lawrence | Aug 15, 2020

State Sen. Terry Link (D-Waukegan) was charged Thursday with felony income tax fraud, making him the latest in a long line of Illinois Democratic officials to face criminal charges.

Victim’s advocate Rotheimer: Reform needed in Springfield in light of Madigan scandal

By T.H. Lawrence | Aug 11, 2020

Denise Rotheimer has stood up to entrenched powers before

Attorney: Pritzker must shape up personally, politically

By T.H. Lawrence | Jul 30, 2020

Myalls said governor should set better example — and resign

Wilcox: Democrats will have to force Madigan out

By T.H. Lawrence | Jul 24, 2020

State senator says if longtime boss is removed, needed reforms will occur

Madigan must face the music, says New Trier GOP committeewoman

By T.H. Lawrence | Jul 24, 2020

Myalls said speaker should come clean — and resign if facts prove his guilt

State senator battles 'Gov. Pritzker tax hike'

By T.H. Lawrence | Jul 10, 2020

Wilcox predicts homeowners will pay a steep price for governor's emergency orders

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Myalls: Governments disinterested in taxpayers’ plights

By T.H. Lawrence | Jul 3, 2020

Kathy Myalls isn’t optimistic that Illinois governments will be up to the challenge of operating with reduced revenue as a the COVID-19 pandemic, and the government's reaction to it, has created a dramatic decline in tax revenue.

Report: EtO levels remain low outside facilities in Gurnee, Waukegan

By T.H. Lawrence | Jun 18, 2020

The most recent report on ethylene oxide (EtO) near Vantage Specialty Chemicals in Gurnee and Medline Industries in Waukegan shows efforts to reduce emissions have been effective, according to Medline spokesperson Jesse Greenberg.

New Trier committeeperson rejects the concept of defunding Chicago Police Department

By T.H. Lawrence | Jun 9, 2020

Lawyer says it’s difficult to take the suggestion seriously

GOP New Trier Township official: State must address spending addiction

By T.H. Lawrence | Jun 5, 2020

The Illinois Legislature adjourned without addressing property tax reform but Kathy Myalls said they have bigger fish to fry to in Springfield.

Medline's Waukegan EtO emissions much lower than Texas environmental agency finds safe

By T.H. Lawrence | Jun 3, 2020

Peer-reviewed study reduces reasons for concerns about emissions

Medline confident April testing results will not exceed EPA standards

By T.H. Lawrence | May 19, 2020

Facility has never been cited; installs best-available controls to protect communities

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Trade association official calls EtO production crucial to providing sanitary medical equipment

By T.H. Lawrence | May 18, 2020

Facilities at 90 percent capacity; demand likely to increase during COVID-19 crisis

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