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Crespo easy winner in 44th House DistrictNov 6, 2012 12:00 AM
Hoffman Estates Democrat Fred Crespo will take on a third term representing the 44th District of the Illinois House after scoring an easy victory over his Republican challenger, Ramiro Juarez. "I think Democrats won nationwide and it reflected in the results of Illinois," Juarez' campaign manager Mark Kramer said.
Hot state races to watch in Northwest suburbsNov 5, 2012 12:00 AM
State legislative candidates may not command the same day-to-day attention as presidential and congressional hopefuls, but Illinois is grappling with enough crises of its own this year that several Springfield races are hot enough to give Northwest suburban voters reason to head to the polls Tuesday.
44th House candidates want quick pension reform Oct 23, 2012 12:00 AM
The candidates for the 44th district of the Illinois House agree that pension reform needs to be addressed immediately. Democrat incumbent Fred Crespo, of Hoffman Estates, and Republican Ramiro Juarez, of Streamwood, said they would like to see the state make payments in full and on time, but disagreed on whether the burden should be shifted to the local level. Juarez said he would support a small percentage being required of school districts if it is phased in gradually.
State hopefuls debate education at U-46 forum Oct 11, 2012 12:00 AM
Pension reform, teacher evaluations and unions were among the topics candidates during an election forum at Elgin High School. The 22nd District race features incumbent Democrat Michael Noland of Elgin and challenger Cary Collins, a Republican from Hoffman Estates. Fred Crespo, a Democrat from Hoffman Estates and incumbent in the 44th District race, took on Republican challenger Ramiro Juarez of Streamwood.
Endorsement: Crespo over Juarez in House Dist. 44 Oct 10, 2012 12:00 AM
Experience and his knowledge of the issues earns incumbent Fred Crespo the Daily Herald endorsement in state House District 44.
Candidates debate education funding at Schaumburg forum Oct 10, 2012 12:00 AM
In a candidates’ forum sponsored by the Schaumburg Township Council of PTAs Wednesday night, it’s perhaps only to be expected that the issue of Illinois’ establishing a reliable funding stream for education should get the biggest spotlight. Different approaches to reaching this goal were shared by the Democratic incumbents and Republican challengers in the 44th and 56th District state House races and the 22nd and 28th District state Senate races at Addams Junior High School in Schaumburg.
Schaumburg Township PTAs host candidate forum Oct 9, 2012 12:00 AM
The Schaumburg Township Council of PTAs will host a candidate forum Oct. 10 at Addams Junior High School, 700 S. Springinsguth Road in Schaumburg. Candidates from the 44th and 56th District state House races and the 22nd and 28th District state Senate races are invited.
Key statehouse battles take shape in suburbs Oct 1, 2012 12:00 AM
With a lot at stake in the upcoming election, several key suburban legislative races are receiving extra attention from Republican and Democratic leaders. If issues including cutting teachers retirements and gambling expansion aren’t settled this fall, they’ll land in the laps of lawmakers elected in November.
Schaumburg PTAs host state candidates’ forum Sep 28, 2012 12:00 AM
The Schaumburg Township Council of PTAs will host a candidates’ forum at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 10, at Addams Junior High School, 700 S. Springinsguth Road in Schaumburg. Both the Democratic and Republican contenders in the 44th and 56th state House races and the 22nd and 28th state Senate races have been invited.
44th House candidates disagree on Sears deal Sep 19, 2012 12:00 AM
The two candidates for the 44th district of the Illinois House agree on a lot of issues, but one they cannot see eye to eye on are tax breaks for Sears. Incumbent Fred Crespo, of Hoffman Estates, supported the break, while Ramiro Juarez, of Streamwood, thought it was approached the wrong way. "I think people were more angry because there was no transparency," Juarez said.
Ramiro Juarez: Candidate ProfileSep 18, 2012 12:00 AM
Candidate information for Ramiro Juarez, running for 44th District Representative
Fred Crespo: Candidate ProfileSep 18, 2012 12:00 AM
Candidate information for Fred Crespo, running for 44th District Representative
Rauschenberger at GOP breakfast in Schaumburg Sep 17, 2012 12:00 AM
Retired Illinois state Sen. Steve Rauschenberger will be the guest speaker at the Schaumburg Township Republican Organization's next monthly breakfast meeting at 8:30 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 22 at Chandler's Chophouse, 401 N. Roselle Road in Schaumburg. Other speakers include current Republican candidates Cary Collins, running for the 22nd District state Senate seat, and Ramiro Juarez, running for the 44th District state House seat.
Candidates in four state races square off Sep 13, 2012 12:00 AM
From throwing out all incumbents to stronger commitment to bipartisan cooperation, a variety of approaches was suggested to improving the state of the state at a candidates forum hosted by the Schaumburg Business Association Thursday night. The event at Schaumburg's Prairie Center for the Arts featured the Republican and Democratic candidates in the 44th and 56th District state House and 22nd and 28th District state Senate races.
Children’s advocates learn how to further their causeSep 10, 2012 12:00 AM
While many public programs are being delayed, reduced or canceled as state and federal budget problems continue, the one thing that can't wait patiently are the childhoods of an entire generation, advocates say. How to get the best interests of today's children back on the front burner was the theme of the Illinois Kids Count Symposium hosted Monday by Voices for Illinois Children at St. Alexius Medical Center in Hoffman Estates.
‘Kids Count’ symposium in Hoffman Estates Sep 7, 2012 12:00 AM
Representative Fred Crespo of Hoffman Estates and Senator Matt Murphy of Palatine will take part in a panel discussion at the Voices for Illinois Children's Illinois Kids Count Symposium on Monday, Sept. 10 at St. Alexius Medical Center in Hoffman Estates.
Schaumburg business group to host state candidates forum Sep 7, 2012 12:00 AM
The Schaumburg Business Association will present a state representative and state senator candidates forum from 7:30 to 9 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 13 at the Prairie Center for the Arts, 201 Schaumburg Court in Schaumburg. All candidates in the 44th and 56th District state House races and the 22nd and 28th District state Senate races are confirmed.
Harper, Rep. Crespo to offer jobseeker assistance May 29, 2012 12:00 AM
Beginning June 14, state Rep. Fred Crespo and the Harper College Career Stimulus Program will team up every Thursday to help jobseekers with their search and their resumes.
Crespo hosts foreclosure seminar May 8, 2012 12:00 AM
To assist local families who are struggling with mortgage payments, and possible foreclosure, there will be a free foreclosure seminar with the Attorney Generals Office and bank officials Tuesday, June 5, at 6 p.m. at the Park Place Family Recreation Center on 550 South Park Blvd. in Streamwood.
Hanover Twp. job fair Monday Mar 10, 2012 12:00 AM
State Rep. Fred Crespo and Hanover Township will host a job fair, 2-6 p.m. Monday, March 12 at the Hanover Township Senior Center, 240 S. Route 59, Bartlett. Attendees should bring copies of their resume.