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Cruz, Lee plan on ‘Obamacare’ unnerves some in GOP Sep 21, 2013 12:00 AM
Ted Cruz and Mike Lee stand as the Senate’s dynamic duo for conservatives, crusading against President Barack Obama’s health care law. But at the same time they’ve infuriated many congressional Republicans with a tactic they consider futile, self-serving and detrimental to the party’s political hopes in 2014.
Patlak speaking to Elk Grove Republicans Sep 19, 2013 12:00 AM
The Republican Organization of Elk Grove Township will hold its September monthly meeting at 9 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 21st, with guest speaker Dan Patlak, a member of the Cook County Board of Review. The meeting will be held at Rose Garden Café, 111 Higgins Road, Elk Grove Village. A breakfast buffet will be served. Cost will be $8 for members , $15 for nonmembers.
Brady looks to suburbs by picking ex-Long Grove mayor as lt. governor candidate Sep 17, 2013 12:00 AM
State Sen. Bill Brady today named former Long Grove Mayor Maria Rodriguez as his running mate in the race for governor, bringing a suburban name to the downstate candidate's ticket. “We're aligned in our views, and I can support him completely,” Rodriguez said.
GOP governor candidates visit Barrington area Sep 12, 2013 12:00 AM
The public is invited to a series of open forums hosted by the Cuba Township Republican Committee in the Barrington area to meet and engage with GOP candidates running for Illinois governor.
Topinka says she’s running for re-election Sep 12, 2013 12:00 AM
Illinois Comptroller Judy Baar Topinka says she’s hitting the road to announce her candidacy for re-election. Her trip starts Sunday in Chicago and ends Tuesday in Marion in southern Illinois.
Palatine Township GOP group to take straw poll Sep 6, 2013 12:00 AM
Several GOP gubernatorial candidates and lawmakers will attend the Palatine Township Republican Organization’s pig roast fundraiser from noon to 6 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 15, at the Deer Grove Forest Preserve near Palatine. Gubernatorial candidates Kirk Dillard, Bruce Rauner, Dan Rutherford and Bill Brady plan to attend.
Rutherford, Dillard name lieutenant governor picks Sep 2, 2013 12:00 AM
State Treasurer Dan Rutherford has chosen Chicago attorney Steve Kim as his running mate in the Illinois gubernatorial race, while state Sen. Kirk Dillard picked state Rep. Jil Tracy.
Lt. governor candidate to speak to Palatine Republicans Sep 1, 2013 12:00 AM
The Palatine Township Republican Organization announced that GOP gubernatorial candidate and state Sen. Kirk Dillard of Hinsdale’s pick for lieutenant governor will speak at the regular monthly meeting of the group at 9 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 7.
Republicans holding Busse Woods picnic Aug 30, 2013 12:00 AM
The Northwest Suburban Republican Family Picnic will be from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 8, at Busse Woods Forest Preserve, Grove 27, in Elk Grove Village. Tickets are $10 per family if purchased in advance online.
Illinois House Republicans pick Durkin as leader Aug 29, 2013 12:00 AM
Illinois Republicans chose a suburban lawmaker Thursday to lead their House caucus in Springfield after his lone opponent, a longtime friend, bowed out. Rep. Jim Durkin of Western Springs was elected by acclamation.
New PAC formed to support Republicans Aug 28, 2013 12:00 AM
A new political action committee has been formed to try to elect more Republicans to the Democrat-controlled Illinois House.
House GOP to gather to elect new leader Aug 27, 2013 12:00 AM
Illinois House Republicans will gather later this week to choose a new leader of their caucus. The Thursday meeting at the Statehouse Inn in Springfield follows House Republican Leader Tom Cross’s announcement last week that he is stepping down from his post to run for treasurer.
New Illinois lawmaker sworn in Aug 26, 2013 12:00 AM
Republican John Anthony has become the newest member of the Illinois General Assembly. He was sworn in Monday at the Grundy County courthouse in Morris. Anthony, a Plainfield resident, was chosen by Republican officials to replace resigning state Rep. Pam Roth of Morris. He’ll be the first black Republican lawmaker in the state legislature since the 1980s.
DuPage auditor running for state treasurer Aug 26, 2013 12:00 AM
DuPage County Auditor Bob Grogan says he’s running for state treasurer. The Republican put out a news release Monday saying that he will announce his candidacy during a news conference Tuesday at the Du Quoin State Fair.
Republican family picnic in Busse Woods on Sept. 8 Aug 26, 2013 12:00 AM
The annual Northwest Suburban Republican Family Picnic takes place from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 8, at Busse Woods Forest Preserve — Grove 27 near Elk Grove Village. The event is open to the public.
Dillard to speak at Palatine Twp. Republican Organization meeting Aug 25, 2013 12:00 AM
GOP gubernatorial candidate Kirk Dillard of Hinsdale will speak at the regular monthly meeting of the Palatine Township Republican Organization at 9 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 7, at the PTRO office, 839 N. Quentin Road, Palatine.
GOP chooses sheriff’s deputy to replace resigning lawmaker Aug 20, 2013 12:00 AM
Republican officials have chosen a Kendall County sheriff’s deputy, who’ll be the first black Republican lawmaker in the state legislature in three decades, to replace resigning state Rep. Pam Roth of Morris. John Anthony, 37, was appointed after GOP officials in the four counties making up the 75th District — Kendall, Grundy, Will and LaSalle — deliberated over nine candidates.
Judge halts creation of Lake election commissionAug 16, 2013 12:00 AM
A vilified plan to strip oversight of Lake County elections from the county clerk was halted by a judge’s order Friday afternoon. “I think it’s a great first step in challenging the unconstitutionality of the law and preserving voters’ say over who administers the elections,” said Lake County Board Chairman Aaron Lawlor.
Proft to headline Schaumburg Republican event Aug 12, 2013 12:00 AM
WLS-AM radio host and political commentator Dan Proft will be the special guest speaker later this month at the Schaumburg Township Republican Organization’s monthly breakfast meeting.
Kirk to visit Illinois State Fair Aug 12, 2013 12:00 AM
U.S. Sen. Mark Kirk is making his first trip to central Illinois since his January 2012 stroke. Kirk’s keynote appearance at Republican Day at the Illinois State Fair Thursday will be his first major political event since he revealed his intention to run for re-election in 2016.