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In the News

Senator skeptical of $2.5 millions deal for Metra consultants	8/26/2010
Tollway chief gives new team an incomplete, as hardest job still ahead	8/16/2010
Study: Metra needs a permanent watchdog	8/13/2010
Garrett continues push for Metra IG	8/13/2010
Push for inspector general for Metra continues	8/13/2010
Garrett legislation can only improve corrupt state agency	8/12/2010
Metra Watchdog ...	8/8/2010
Tollway oversight	8/3/2010
Law puts Tollway on road to reform	8/1/2010
Who will mind Metra?	7/29/2010
Independent watchdog needed at Metra, officials say	7/29/2010
Official: All Metra board members must go	7/29/2010
New law gives Illinois tollway tougher watchdog	7/28/2010
Illinois Legislative Committee to Look Into Metra Finances Today	7/28/2010
Change may be good but what about pricey Metra change orders?	7/25/2010
Runaway train	7/16/2010
State Committee to Look into Metra Finances, Operations	7/14/2010
State senator says committee to investigate Metra	7/14/2010
State Senate to Investigate Metra Finances	7/13/2010
State panel to look into Metra	7/13/2010
Lake Co. forest preserve uses rainwater to power toilets	7/12/2010
Lots of questions about huge Metra lobbying contracts	6/30/2010
Legislators tell chamber members of budget woes	6/24/2010
Tollway oases need strong oversight	6/1/2010
City marks Memorial Day as new tribute takes shape	5/31/2010
E-mails detail past problems in tollway, Wilton partnership	5/30/2010
RTA trifecta, Metra chief search and drivers back on tollways	5/30/2010
Ill. Democrats force Gov. Quinn to abandon Income Tax Hike	5/26/2010
Metra to Consider Hiring Outside Watchdog	5/26/2010
Lawmakers Want Changes to Budget-Crafting Process	5/25/2010
Dems propose insurance increases for state retirees	5/24/2010
Democratic Lawmakers Pitch Deep Cuts	5/24/2010
Quinn has ax in hand	5/24/2010
Metra board to create oversight panels	5/22/2010
RTA board sidesteps discussion of fraud by late Pagano	5/21/2010
Illinois House to resume budget work Monday	5/21/2010
RTA won't discuss Metra scandal	5/21/2010
Metra urged to get 'fresh set of eyes' for financial audit	5/20/2010
Suburban Democrats seek budget alternatives	5/18/2010
Metra urged to step up financial overhaul	5/18/2010
Toll Highway Authority inspector general has cleared both houses	5/16/2010
Gov. Quinn Signs Bill Protecting Small Business Employees' Health Insurance	5/14/2010
Illinois Governor Quinn signs COBRA bill	5/14/2010
Garrett measure sent to governor	5/13/2010
Garrett legislation addresses mandates	5/6/2010
Tollway accountability	5/5/2010
Illinois State Senator Susan Garrett promotes Earth Day 2010	4/22/20110
Galassie chairs new health facilities board	3/19/2010
League of Women Voters wants to take politics out of legislative remapping	3/18/2010
Video Gaming 'Punishment' Viewed As Unreasonable	3/10/2010
Illinois libraries waiting for state to pay up	3/3/2010
Senate's closed-door meeting riles critics, media	2/17/2010
Horse Slaughter Ban Targeted Again	2/16/2010
Senate eyes empowering tollway inspector general	2/13/2010
Tolls are no sweat for tollway workers	2/5/2010
Audit: Conflict of interest present in tollway deals	1/27/2010
Illinois officials strategize unified effort to fight lake invasion of carp	1/21/2010
Secret report paid for with taxpayer dollars still secret	1/17/2010
Pension costs creating challenges for Lake Forest	1/14/2010
Local lawmakers' reaction to the State of the State address	1/13/2010
Secret report digs into problems at tollway oases	1/12/2010
Illinois tollway taps former FBI agent to be new watchdog	1/8/2010
Lake Forest forum to tackle problem of funding public pensions	1/7/2010
Metra denies claim of discrimination in funding	1/7/2010
Lobbyist Registration System Shut Down	1/5/2010
Will 2010 be the year of transportation?	1/3/2010
Garrett honored as 'Legislator of Year'	12/17/2009
Back to Carping	12/15/2009
'Beneficial use' law under fire	12/11/2009
Des Plaines Lights Up	12/10/2009
Broken and outdated system	12/10/2009
State to take new look at how carp invasion being handled	12/7/2009
Senate President John J. Cullerton: Hospital Report Card now available online	11/20/2009
E-poll shows support for housing Guantanamo prisoners in Illinois	11/20/2009
Senators outraged over Illinois nursing home safety	11/6/2009
Tollway gets an earful on oasis contracts at hearing	11/5/2009
Illinois lawmaker sees conflict in tollway oases deal	11/4/2009
Cook Suburbs Get Vaccine Influx, Still Lag Chicago	10/30/2009
Tollway Finance Hearing November 4	10/29/2009
We Need Some Examples of Courage	10/23/2009
Illinois voters to have say on recall measure in November 2010	10/16/2009
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Press Releases

Pressure Mounting for Metra to Support an Independent Inspector General	8/12/2010
Legislators to announce budget reform package	5/21/2010
Measure to end tollway mismanagement sent to governor	5/4/2010
Garrett legislation addresses mandates on schools	4/27/2010
Bill to prevent toll highway mismanagement passes Senate	3/12/2010
Legislation to help returning veterans passes Senate	3/9/2010
Garrett to Co-Host a Series of Constituent Outreach Meetings	3/4/2010
Senator Garrett Offers Scholarship Opportunities	1/27/2010
Garrett Calls for Long-Term Approach to Asian Carp Issue	12/8/2009
Senators to Hold Hearings on Tollway Finance Issues	10/28/2009
2-1-1 Connects Citizens to Vital State Services	8/21/2009
New Law Seeks to Rid Drinking Water of Pharmaceutical Waste	8/4/2009
Child Care Coalition 'Rocks'	7/3/2009
Garrett Chosen Recipient of 2009 Carl Suter Award	5/12/2009
Garrett Hosts Public Water Summit	4/29/2009
Garrett tells Illinoisans to stop flushing!	3/12/2009
General Assembly takes on Ethics Reform	2/11/2009
Garrett Announces New Committee Assignments	2/2/2009
Garrett Named to Senate Majority Leadership Team	1/15/2009
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29th District Schedule of Events

August Events

August 3: Maine Township National Night Out Against Crime
August 25: Illinois Policy Institute Library Speaker Series Panel

September Events

September 14: CUB Utility Bill Clinic at the Des Plaines Public Library