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Rauner to speak to Elk Grove Republicans May 12, 2013 12:00 AM
Bruce Rauner, Republican candidate for Illinois governor, will be the guest speaker at the Republican Organization of Elk Grove Township monthly meeting 9 a.m. Saturday, May 18, at Rose Garden Café, 111 Higgins Road, Elk Grove Village.
The Soapbox May 11, 2013 12:00 AM
O'Hare Airport may be getting goats to eat its grass, but there are a few things around the suburbs that get our goats, too. Take a look at Daily Herald editors' opinions.
State Dep’t sought to change Libya talking points May 10, 2013 12:00 AM
The latest disclosures Friday raised new questions about whether the Obama administration tried to play down any terrorist factor in the attack on a diplomatic compound just weeks before the November presidential election. Ambassador Chris Stevens and three other Americans were killed when insurgents struck the U.S. mission in two nighttime attacks.
Brady resigns, citing family pressures, accomplishments May 7, 2013 12:00 AM
Illinois GOP Chairman Pat Brady resigned today, citing his wife's battle with cancer and his desire to focus on family after six tough years in Republican politics — four as party chair and two as a national committeeman. "It has been an honor and a privilege to serve as chairman of the Illinois Republican Party," Brady, of St. Charles, wrote in a letter to committeemen.
Illinois GOP Chairman Pat Brady resignsMay 6, 2013 12:00 AM
Illinois GOP Chairman Pat Brady resigned Tuesday, citing his wife's battle with cancer and his desire to focus on family after six tough years in Republican politics. Opponents from within his party have persistently called for Brady to resign from the leading role he has held for nearly four years. But in an interview with The Associated Press, he said he was not bowing to that pressure and that internal rifts worsened by 2012's poor election results had not influenced his decision.
Rauner to address Schaumburg Twp. GOP Apr 24, 2013 12:00 AM
Business leader Bruce Rauner will be the next speaker in the Schaumburg Township Republican Organization's "Meet Your Next Governor" series, held at its monthly breakfast meeting at 8:30 a.m. Saturday, April 27 at Chandler's Chophouse, 401 N. Roselle Road in Schaumburg. This will be the last STRO breakfast meeting before the organization's usual summer break.
Patlak to attend Palatine Township GOP group’s meeting Apr 23, 2013 12:00 AM
The Palatine Township Republican Organization will feature Cook County Board of Review Commissioner Dan Patlak at its regular monthly meeting, which takes place at 9 a.m. Saturday, May 4, at the PTRO office, 839 N. Quentin Road, Palatine. Doors open at 8:30 a.m. The event is free and open to the public.
Wheeling GOP says thanks to voters Apr 22, 2013 12:00 AM
Letter to the editor: Wheeling Township Republican Committeeman Ruth O'Connell thanks voters on behalf of herself and her colleagues.
Kirk ‘disappointed’ in Senate vote on background checks Apr 17, 2013 12:00 AM
While the Senate voted down background check legislation Wednesday, Democratic Sen. Joe Manchin, of West Virginia, tells the Daily Herald how he and lunch buddy Mark Kirk, a Highland Park Republican, came to work together on the issue and try to find a bipartisan solution.
'Traditional marriage' supporters protest at Sullivan's officeApr 13, 2013 12:00 AM
State Rep. Ed Sullivan Jr. of Mundelein said he's received "overwhelming support" from his district since announcing last week that he intends to support a bill to allow gay marriage in Illinois. That support, however, likely wasn't coming from the more than 100 protesters outside his local district office Saturday afternoon.
Oberweis still pushing for Brady’s removal Apr 12, 2013 12:00 AM
State Sen. Jim Oberweis of Sugar Grove isn't backing down from efforts to oust beleaguered Illinois GOP Pat Brady of St. Charles, who supports gay marriage, at Saturday's state central committee meeting in Tinley Park. Oberweis said he believes the state central committee will soon begin interviewing potential candidates to replace Brady.
Republicans keep Brady as party chair at Tinley Park meeting Apr 12, 2013 12:00 AM
Illinois Republican Party Chairman Pat Brady survived another call for his job Saturday at a state central committee meeting Saturday in Tinley Park. About 75 people attended the meeting to call for Brady's ouster over his support for gay marriage. They erupted in anger when they learned Brady would keep his job.
Brady to speak to Elk Grove Twp. Republicans Apr 6, 2013 12:00 AM
The Republican Organization of Elk Grove Township will feature state senator and gubernatorial candidate Bill Brady at its monthly meeting 9 a.m. Saturday, April 20, at Rose Garden Café, 111 Higgins Road, Elk Grove Village.
Potential governor hopeful Rauner claimed extra exemptionsMar 29, 2013 12:00 AM
A likely Republican gubenatorial bidder improperly claimed three homeowner exemptions for a number of years, a Daily Herald investigation has found. After being notified of the error Wednesday afternoon, Bruce Rauner Thursday paid Cook County $1,616 to cover the extra tax savings he received, spokesman Chip Englander said.
Charges upgraded for man accused of threatening lawmaker Mar 26, 2013 12:00 AM
Charges have been upgraded to a felony for a Chicago man accused of threatening a state representative over gay marriage remarks. Police say shortly after Stephen Bona, of Chicago, was charged with a misdemeanor for placing a threatening voice mail at Jeanne Ives' district office, he placed another call to her, leading them to change the misdemeanor charges to threatening a public official, a Class 3 felony.
Schaumburg Township Democrats back on ballot Mar 25, 2013 12:00 AM
A slate of Democratic candidates removed from the Schaumburg Township ballot in January are back in the race after an appellate court Monday overturned the ruling that put them out of contention. Democratic trustee candidates Moe Patel, Mike Murray, Carolyn A. Quinn and Zuhair Nubani and highway commissioner candidate Michael Lenehan will challenge a largely incumbent Republican field April 9.
Rutherford to speak in Schaumburg Saturday Mar 19, 2013 12:00 AM
The Schaumburg Township Republican Organization will host Illinois State Treasurer Dan Rutherford as its third speaker in the monthly "Meet Your Next Governor" series. The breakfast meeting will run from 8:30 to 10 a.m. Saturday, March 23 at Chandler's Chophouse, 401 N. Roselle Road in Schaumburg.
Iran work shows Kirk adjusting to life post-stroke Mar 16, 2013 12:00 AM
In his first major appearance this year outside the halls of Congress, U.S. Senator Mark Kirk had a succinct message to convey. "I have one message for the dictators in Tehran, I'm baaack,'" Kirk called out to the attendees of the AIPAC 2013 policy conference. He was met with a roaring standing ovation. Kirk's dedication to Iran sanctions reveals how the senator is adjusting to work back at the Capitol, and how his presence is encouraging some bipartisanship in the politically divided upper chamber.
Romney: Sorry he's not president, will help GOP Mar 15, 2013 12:00 AM
Republican Mitt Romney told conservative activists Friday that he's sorry he's not their president but promised to work alongside them to help strengthen the Republican Party. "Each of us in our own way will have to step up and meet our responsibility," Romney told a crowded ballroom at the Conservative Political Action Conference, a three-day political summit in suburban Washington. ma.
Calls from Kirk, Cross eroded GOP votes to oust Brady Mar 9, 2013 12:00 AM
Illinois Republican Committeemen pulled the plug on a special meeting to oust the party chairman over statements supporting gay marriage less than 13 hours before it was set to start. While organizers say they wanted to give Brady an opportunity to defend himself, efforts from top ranking Republican officials including U.S. Sen. Mark Kirk and House Leader Tom Cross eroded the votes they needed for his removal.