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Female legislators urge women to get involved Politicking in the Valley October 24, 2007 BY ROWENA VERGARA Staff Writer AURORA -- In the majority of American households, women make the big decisions, and they hold the money. But when it comes to politics and voicing their opinions publicly, women are lagging behind, some state lawmakers say. A handful of female state legislators want to change that, and they need the help of women from all walks of life to make it happen...

Gov tells manufactured home owners to take a hike May 10, 2006 BY CAROL MARIN SUN-TIMES COLUMNIST Gov. Blagojevich quickly used his veto this week to nix the most benign of bills. You have to wonder why. This is nothing less than a David and Goliath story. Little guys vs. the big boys. And so far, let me tell you, the little guys are losing big-time. This all centers on what are called manufactured-home communities, something we used to call trailer parks back when those dwellings were truly mobile. They are not anymore. Manufactured homes are simply more affordable than...