Illinois State Politics
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Woodstock mayor Sager captures Democratic primary in 63rd HouseMar 17, 2020 7:00 pm - Woodstock Mayor Brian Sager won by a resounding margin over Peter Janko in the Democratic primary race in the 63rd District state house race Tuesday night. With all prec...
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Camerer secures GOP nod in 45th Illinois House DistrictMar 17, 2020 7:00 pm - Bartlett Republican Michael Camerer has secured the GOP nomination for the Illinois House 45th District seat. With all 111 precincts reporting, Camerer, a village truste...
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Hernandez wins big in 83rd District house primaryMar 17, 2020 7:00 pm - Incumbent Barbara Hernandez scored a huge victory over challenger Juan Thomas to win the Democratic nomination in the 83rd District house race Tuesday night. She will fa...
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State Rep. Edly-Allen hosts constituent meeting March 23 in LibertyvilleMar 11, 2020 1:00 am - State Rep. Mary Edly-Allen of Libertyville is hosting a "Mary on the Matters" constituent meet and greet from 10 to 11 a.m. Monday, March 23, at the Ela Public Library, ...
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Constable: Activists seek 'medical aid in dying' law for IllinoisMar 10, 2020 5:30 am - By Burt Constable The weekend sun has melted the snow and is encouraging the green grass. Fish are swimming lazily around the large backyard koi pond at his Elgin home. ...
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Pension reform, tax cuts top priorities for state Senate District 25 candidatesMar 10, 2020 1:00 am - In the race for state Senate District 25, the two candidates vying for the Republican nomination say their priorities include restructuring the pension system and loweri...
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Editorial: Capitol News Illinois and the duty to cover state governmentMar 10, 2020 1:00 am - At statehouses across the country, news bureaus are in distress. As local news operations have struggled since the Great Recession to manage large-scale losses of tradit...
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Democrats Castro, Yawer talk priorities for Senate District 22Mar 10, 2020 1:00 am - Illinois Senate District 22 voters will choose in the March 17 Democratic primary between incumbent Cristina Castro, who says she's a strong advocate for the district, a...
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41st District primary pits social worker against financial pro for chance to oust WehrliMar 06, 2020 4:30 am - A social worker and an investment data director who both want to be a state representative are seeking the Democratic Party's nomination to represent the 41st District. ...
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State Rep. Morrison to host office hours at Palatine libraryMar 06, 2020 12:00 am - State Rep. Tom Morrison and his district director will host monthly traveling office hours at the Palatine Public Library's main branch, 700 N. North Court, to meet with...