Illinois State Politics
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Democratic hopefuls for 51st Illinois House seat support green initiativesMay 27, 2022 5:30 am - The Democratic candidates for the 51st District Illinois House seat say they would promote green energy initiatives, if elected. Vying for the party's nomination in the ...
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Republicans candidates in 43rd state Senate District say they have something unique to offer votersMay 27, 2022 1:00 am - Republican candidates Diane Harris and Michelle Lee both believe they're uniquely qualified to flip the traditionally Democratic seat in the 43rd state Senate District. ...
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Three newcomers seek GOP nomination for state Senate District 49May 26, 2022 1:00 am - The three people seeking the Republican nomination for the 49th state Senate District are first-time candidates, running because they don't like how the state is being r...
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Watch: Democrats Mary Edly-Allen and Sam Yingling debate who's best for Illinois Senate District 31May 23, 2022 11:00 pm - The two Democratic candidates for Illinois Senate District 31 met with Daily Herald representatives to discuss issues, how they'll run their campaigns and who's most ele...
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Elgin-area LWV to host 3 candidate forumsMay 23, 2022 1:00 am - The League of Women Voters of the Elgin Area is hosting three candidate forums for the June 28 primary election. On Tuesday, May 31, the forum will feature candidates Co...
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Watch: Daily Herald Editorial Board interview with Democratic candidates for District 51May 19, 2022 1:00 am - Democrats Chelsea Laliberte Barnes and Nabeela Syed will face off in the June 28 primary for Illinois' 51st District seat currently held by Republican state Rep. Chris B...
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What happened to ethics reform in Illinois government? Why watchdogs have some hope.May 16, 2022 5:00 am - This story has been updated from the originally published version to correct that the ethics bill the General Assembly approved in 2021 did authorize the legislative...
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Why Republican candidates in 66th House District are running for office
May 16, 2022 1:00 am - A longtime accountant and a former TV producer, both of whom have been involved in local politics, are vying to become the Republican nominee for the 66th House District...
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Elgin League of Women Voters to host three candidate forums for the primary electionMay 15, 2022 11:00 pm - The League of Women Voters of the Elgin Area will host three candidate forums for the June 28 primary election. On Tuesday, May 31, the forum will feature candidates Con...
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What businesses need to know about Illinois' new budget: The good, the bad and the uglyMay 15, 2022 1:00 am - Do you remember opening your very first paycheck at your very first job? I remember running the numbers a thousand times in my head: $5.15 an hour times 22 hours, which ...