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Dillard easy winner in 24th Senate District Nov 6, 2012 12:00 AM
Kirk Dillard, a 19-year Illinois Senate Republican, has retained his seat in the 24th District. With all precincts reporting, Dillard, of Hinsdale, defeated Democratic challenger A. Ghani of Oak Brook with 66 percent of the vote. Dillard said he was humbled to win such an overwhelming victory on a night where many Democrats did well.
Endorsement: Dillard over Ghani for 24th Senate District Oct 11, 2012 12:00 AM
State Sen. Kirk Dillard, a Republican from Hinsdale, receives the Daily Herald's endorsement over Democrat A. Ghani of Oak Brook in the Illinois 24th Senate District.
Dillard keeps eye on governor's mansion while defending 24th District seat Oct 3, 2012 12:00 AM
Kirk Dillard is a man running two races. The 19-year Illinois Senate Republican insists he's focused solely on defending his 24th Dsitrict seat agaist Democrat A. Ghani in November. But he admitted to the Daily Herald Editorial Board Wednesday that a 2014 run at the Governor's mansion is never far from his mind.
A. Ghani: Candidate ProfileSep 18, 2012 12:00 AM
Candidate information for A. Ghani, running for 24th District Senate
Kirk Dillard: Candidate ProfileSep 18, 2012 12:00 AM
Candidate information for Kirk Dillard, running for 24th District Senate
Images: Primary Day in the Suburbs Mar 21, 2012 12:00 AM
Images of primary election day in the suburbs. Highlighted are the suburban congressional races, including districts 8, 10, and 11. Also featured are state legislative races as well as county board races.
Suburbs will be key legislative battleground in November Mar 20, 2012 12:00 AM
With several incumbent Republican state lawmakers out of the picture, a legislative battle for the suburbs is shaping up as Democrats push to extend their reach in the November general election.
Dillard declares victory in 24th Senate DistrictMar 20, 2012 12:00 AM
State Sen. Kirk Dillard says he's a known commodity and that familiarity helped him to an easy victory in Tuesday's Republican primary for the newly created 24th Senate District. The veteran Hinsdale legislator trounced challenger Chris Nybo of Elmhurst in both Cook County, where he took 75 percent of the vote, and DuPage County, where he took 61 percent.
Guard against the status quo Mar 16, 2012 12:00 AM
Kirk Dillard has been an Illinois State Senator for 18 years and has been part of the political system in Springfield for more than 25 years. During that time, Illinois has spiraled deeper and deeper into debt and amassed a $120 billion pension obligation. The fact that Dillard has been in office so long is the single best reason not to re-elect him.
Candidates’ stands on gambling helpful Mar 1, 2012 12:00 AM
The Daily Herald did a nice job in its Feb. 18 paper reviewing the opinions of state senate opponents in the upcoming Republican primary, Kirk Dillard of Hinsdale, and Chris Nybo of Elmhurst. The article asked engaging questions and gave a fair representation of their replies.
Gambling divides Nybo, Dillard Feb 28, 2012 12:00 AM
The two DuPage County Republicans seeking their party’s nomination for the 24th District state Senate seat have differing views when it comes to gambling in Illinois. State Rep. Chris Nybo is opposed to any expansion of gambling. But state Sen. Kirk Dillard, Nybo’s opponent on the GOP primary, said there are some ideas he could support, including a new casino in Chicago.
Dillard for Senate District 24, GOP Feb 24, 2012 12:00 AM
The Daily Herald endorses Sen. Kirk Dillard for the 24th District Illinois Senate race.
Jobs take center stage in District 24 Senate race Feb 19, 2012 12:00 AM
To get more Illinois residents back to work, lawmakers in Springfield must remove the barriers that have contributed to the state ranking near the bottom nationwide in job creation, according to the Republican candidates hoping to represent the redrawn 24th Senate District. State Sen. Kirk Dillard of Hinsdale and his GOP primary opponent, state Rep. Chris Nybo of Elmhurst, both list job growth in Illinois as the top campaign issue in their race.
Dillard: School pension plan a ‘realistic threat’ Feb 16, 2012 12:00 AM
Anyone who thinks Illinois would never shift billions of dollars in teacher retirement costs onto local school districts better think again, state Sen. Kirk Dillard of Hinsdale warns. “The Democrats clearly control both chambers of the legislature,” he said. “When (House) Speaker (Michael) Madigan puts his mind to something, it would not be wise to bet your mortgage against him. There is a realistic threat that this may happen.”
Chris Nybo: Candidate ProfileJan 31, 2012 12:00 AM
Candidate information for Chris Nybo, running for 24th District Senate
Kirk Dillard: Candidate ProfileJan 31, 2012 12:00 AM
Candidate information for Kirk Dillard, running for 24th District Senate
A. Ghani: Candidate ProfileJan 31, 2012 12:00 AM
Candidate information for A. Ghani, running for 24th District Senate
Term limits up for debate in Dist. 24 candidate forum Jan 24, 2012 12:00 AM
One candidate says his opponent is a career politician who has outworn his welcome in Springfield. The other says his challenger is a “climber” who keeps jumping from office to office — with little record to show for it along the way. On March 20, Republican voters who live within the redrawn 24th Senate District, which comprises parts of Elmhurst, Oak Brook, Lombard and Glen Ellyn, will decide which person they want to send back to Springfield.