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Disappointed with Morrison’s silence May 6, 2013 12:00 AM
Letter to the editor: Elizabeth Van Orden says she liked state Rep. Tom Morrison's quick reply and followup when she contacted him about landlord legislation; but says when she urged him to support marriage equality she was met with silence.
Lt. Gov. Simon urges Harper students to not text while driving Nov 14, 2012 12:00 AM
They're seemingly innocuous text messages, but "lol," "yeah" and "where u at" are just a few of phrases that have led distracted drivers to cause fatal car wrecks. Some Harper students are the latest to say the texts aren't worth risking a life. The Palatine campus Thursday hosted Lt. Gov. Sheila Simon, state Rep. Tom Morrison and others to promote AT&T Illinois' "It Can Wait" campaign to urge students to consider the dangers of texting while driving.
Rudd: Grateful for campaign support Nov 12, 2012 12:00 AM
Letter to the editor: Rich Rudd, candidate for the 54th state House district, congratulates state Rep. Tom Morrison on his victory and thanks his friends and supporters. "Along the campaign trail I met thousands of people and I'm grateful for the positive response we received," he writes.
Morrison wins second term in 54th House DistrictNov 6, 2012 12:00 AM
Incumbent Republican state Rep. Tom Morrison is headed back to Springfield for a second 2-year term representing the 54th House District. "I'm really grateful to the voters for giving me another chance to represent them," Morrison said.
Spending way down in 54th House District race Oct 23, 2012 12:00 AM
Though hardly one of the area’s big money races, recent financial support for the two 54th House District candidates have it shaping up to be a contest between a business-backed Republican incumbent, state Rep. Tom Morrison, and a union-backed Democratic challenger, newcomer Richard Rudd.
Candidates to speak at Arlington Hts. forum Oct 18, 2012 12:00 AM
Candidates for the state Legislature from four Northwest suburban districts will speak at a forum 9:30 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 20, at the Arlington Heights Village Hall, 33 South Arlington Heights Road, 3rd floor.
House District 54: MorrisonOct 17, 2012 12:00 AM
The Daily Herald endorses incumbent Tom Morrison to represent state House District 54.
Candidates for state senate and representative speak in Arlington Hts. Oct 16, 2012 12:00 AM
Issues such as election day voter registration and expanded gambling were addressed at a forum Saturday by two candidates seeking a state senate seat in the Northwest suburbs. They were among the politicians who participated in a three-hour candidate forum at the Arlington Heights village hall.
Morrison, Rudd vying for 54th House District seatOct 12, 2012 12:00 AM
The race for the 54th House District seats features a freshman lawmaker and a political newcomer with very different fiscal views and polar opposite social positions. Republican state Rep. Tom Morrison, a small-business owner, will face Democrat Richard Rudd, a carpenter.
Forum Sunday on issues affecting people with disabilities Oct 11, 2012 12:00 AM
Four suburban state legislators will discuss issues affecting people with disabilities, at a forum held 1:30-3 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 14 at St. Simon Church, 717 W. Kirchoff Road, Arlington Heights.
Tom Morrison: Candidate ProfileSep 18, 2012 12:00 AM
Candidate information for Tom Morrison, running for 54th District Representative
Richard Rudd: Candidate ProfileSep 18, 2012 12:00 AM
Candidate information for Richard Rudd, running for 54th District Representative
Legisalative candidates to speak in Wheeling Twp. Sep 6, 2012 12:00 AM
Incumbent GOP state legislators will talk about taxes, pensions and jobs at 8:30 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 8, at the regular meeting of Republicans of Wheeling Township at the party headquarters at 909 E. Rand Road, Arlington Heights.
It’s time for GOP to lead state legislature Aug 20, 2012 12:00 AM
Letter to the edfitor: Wheeling Township Republican Committeewoman Ruth O'Connell says there's one sure-fire way to get Springfield out of the mess its in. "Our best hope is to change the leadership in Springfield, each of us doing our part to give Republicans an opportunity to lead — something our state has not seen in the past 10 years," she writes.
Palatine, Wheeling Twp. Democrats: Winning an uphill climb Jun 6, 2012 12:00 AM
Democratic officials in Palatine and Wheeling townships admit that while it may not be realistic to think their new candidates can win, it's important that state Sens. Matt Murphy and David Page and state Rep. Tom Morrison at least have some opposition in the November election. They're putting David Page, Curt Renz and Rich Rudd, only one of whom has ever held office, on the ballot in hopes of forcing the incumbents to be more moderate.
State Rep. Tom Morrison to host constituent meeting at library Apr 16, 2012 12:00 AM
State Rep. Tom Morrison and his staff will meet with constituents from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, April 21, at the Palatine Public Library, 700 N. North Court. The Palatine Republican, whos in his first term representing the 54th House District, will listen to concerns and have state-related information and resources on-hand.
State Rep. Tom Morrison to host constituent meeting at library Apr 16, 2012 12:00 AM
State Rep. Tom Morrison and his staff will meet with constituents from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, April 21, at the Palatine Public Library, 700 N. North Court. The Palatine Republican, whos in his first term representing the 54th House District, will listen to concerns and have state-related information and resources on-hand.
Tom Morrison: Candidate ProfileJan 31, 2012 12:00 AM
Candidate information for Tom Morrison, running for 54th District Representative
Palatine state rep. returns office savings to treasury Sep 28, 2011 12:00 AM
State Rep. Tom Morrison already turned down the opportunity to join the General Assembly’s lucrative pension system. Now the Palatine Republican plans to return more than $7,000 to the state treasury in surplus district office funds. “I have a responsibility to my constituents to not spend money just because it’s been budgeted,” Morrison said.
Crespo holds town hall in Hoffman Estates Jul 29, 2011 12:00 AM
State Rep. Fred Crespo, a Hoffman Estates Democrat, will host a town-hall meeting of the summer from 5 p.m. until 7 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 3, at the Hoffman Estates Police Department, 411 W. Higgins Road, Hoffman Estates.