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U-46, LWV, teachers union, Daily Herald team up for candidate forum Mar 11, 2012 12:00 AM
Elgin Area School District U-46, in conjunction with the Elgin Area League of Women Voters, the Elgin Teachers Association and the Daily Herald, will host a legislative candidate forum on Tuesday at Streamwood High. So far, nine of 16 candidates running for a state Senate seat in a district served by U-46 have confirmed attendance.
Oberweis counting on business backgroundMar 6, 2012 12:00 AM
When Jim Oberweis lost a 2008 battle to become a Congressman, he lost interest in ever being a political candidate again. He even bought a condo in Florida, where he spent last winter playing golf. But the departure of State Sen. Chris Lauzen from the 25th District rekindled Oberweis' interest. And his age lends urgency to his desire to fix the state's finances, he said.
25th District senate candidate focusing on fixing money problems Mar 2, 2012 12:00 AM
Education and social issues are close to the heart of Corinne Pierog, candidate for the Democratic nomination for the 25th District state senate seat. Before whacking away at the state's budget, she suggests counting the social costs.
Richmond says fiscal restraint his calling card Feb 28, 2012 12:00 AM
Meet Dave Richmond, Blackberry Township supervisor. Lawyer. Former construction contractor. Lube Pro franchisee.
25th Senate hopefuls talk budget, term limitsFeb 23, 2012 12:00 AM
Candidates in the 25th District state senate race discussed term limits, state budgets, school vouchers and more Thursday night at a candidates forum sponsored by the League of Women Voters.
Pierog for Senate Dist. 25, Democrat Feb 22, 2012 12:00 AM
The Daily Herald endorses Corinne Pierog for the Democratic nomination for Illinois Senate District 25.
Richmond for Illinois Senate Dist. 25, GOP Feb 22, 2012 12:00 AM
The Daily Herald endorses Dave Richmond for the Republican nomination for Illinois Senate District 25.
Candidate’s past arrest questioned Feb 16, 2012 12:00 AM
There is a dark spot on candidate Steven Hunter's past: An arrest 13 years ago, and a one-week stay in jail, on misdemeanor reckless driving.
25th Senate Dem candidate runs with working class in mind Feb 16, 2012 12:00 AM
Meet Steven Hunter of Geneva, a Democrat who wants to be the next 25th District state senator.
Second-chance candidates get their shot on March 20 Feb 15, 2012 12:00 AM
The suburban primaries include former candidates for Congress Jim Oberweis and David McSweeney, making bids for the statehouse, as well as former Congressional candidates Tammy Duckworth and Bill Foster making another bid in different districts. What did they learn from their earlier bids, and how has that shaped their approach to their current campaigns?
Jim Oberweis: Candidate ProfileJan 31, 2012 12:00 AM
Candidate information for Jim Oberweis, running for 25th District Senate
Dave Richmond: Candidate ProfileJan 31, 2012 12:00 AM
Candidate information for Dave Richmond, running for 25th District Senate
Corinne Pierog: Candidate ProfileJan 31, 2012 12:00 AM
Candidate information for Corinne Pierog, running for 25th District Senate
Steven Hunter: Candidate ProfileJan 31, 2012 12:00 AM
Candidate information for Steven Hunter, running for 25th District Senate
Richard Slocum: Candidate ProfileJan 31, 2012 12:00 AM
Candidate information for Richard Slocum, running for 25th District Senate
Oberweis leads money count in Senate 25 primaries Jan 26, 2012 12:00 AM
How much money are candidates in the 25th Illinois Senate primaries raising and spending?
Don’t focus on money in politics Jan 12, 2012 12:00 AM
Letter to the Editor: I will not determine electability of a candidate based on whether he has deep pockets or friends who are able to buy influence. I will instead honor those candidates who are spending time talking to voters at their doors and building organizations of people power based on an honest concern for the critical problems we are facing.
Oberweis leads money race in Senate Dist. 25 Jan 4, 2012 12:00 AM
Who has money, and who doesn't, in the race for the Republican nomination for the state Senate 25th District seat?
Two more enter 25th state Senate race Sep 29, 2011 12:00 AM
Richard Slocum of Sugar Grove is running for the Republican nomination for the 25th District Illinois Senate seat, and Corinne Pierog of St. Charles wants the Democratic slot. That makes four people interested so far in the post. The current senator, Chris Lauzen of Aurora, is giving it up to run for the Republican nomination for Kane County Board chairman.
Jim Oberweis enters state senate race Sep 3, 2011 12:00 AM
Dairy magnate Jim Oberweis confirmed Saturday he’ll be a candidate in the 25th District State Senate seat race. He'll face at least one challenger and possibly more in the GOP primary.