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A look at some of the legislation that Illinois lawmakers considered this session:
$45 million for the expansion of a state preschool program...$500 scholarships for about 68,000 college students.... Letting prostitutes sue their pimps for restitution...
AP Published May 7, 2006

Condo planners urged to include rental units
May 6, 2006 By Andrew Wang Tribune
The city of Highwood will benefit from either of two proposals to redevelop the North Shore Estates apartment complex into condos, a new study suggests, but moderate-income residents would be helped by the one that sets aside some units as rentals. The...

5 housing groups jockey for funds,
April 20, 2006, By Dave Wischnowsky Tribune
Five groups are vying for a share of $310,000 from Lake County to help build affordable housing, primarily in North Chicago, Highland Park, Highwood, Waukegan and Zion. The county's Community and Economic Development Committee heard proposals for use of...