Illinois State Politics
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Endorsement: Goncher for Republicans in state Senate Dist. 25Feb 26, 2020 12:00 am - Beth Goncher and Jeanette Ward are vying for the Republican nomination to replace state Sen. Jim Oberweis representing District 25 in Springfield. Goncher, of Aurora, ha...
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Endorsement: Thomas for House District 83 Democratic primaryFeb 26, 2020 12:00 am - Incumbent Democrat Barbara Hernandez faces a primary challenge from Juan Thomas in state House District 83, with the winner advancing to face Republican Donald Walter in...
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Endorsement: Howse for Illinois Supreme CourtFeb 26, 2020 12:00 am - All too often, the Illinois Supreme Court justices decide who will join them to fill a vacancy. On the ostensibly elected seven-member panel, all three of the justices i...
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Partial ban of red-light cameras passes Illinois HouseFeb 26, 2020 12:00 am - The future of red-light cameras in non-home-rule municipalities is in question after the Illinois House passed legislation partially banning the devices Wednesday. House...
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Endorsement: Ramey for Republicans in state House Dist. 45Feb 25, 2020 12:00 am - We last saw Republican political veteran Randy Ramey in a legislative campaign when he lost a heated primary for a Senate seat to Carole Pankau in 2012. Ramey, of Carol...
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Endorsement: Castro for Democrats in Illinois Senate District 22Feb 25, 2020 12:00 am - Illinois Sen. Cristina Castro's signature accomplishment during her first term was acting as chief Senate sponsor for consolidation legislation that merged nearly 650 pe...
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With Route 53 extension dropped, what happens to $54 million in land?Feb 24, 2020 4:30 am - Quashing the proposed extension of Route 53 north into Lake County may have been the easy part. Residents who waged war against the pricey expansion rejoiced when the Il...
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Edly-Allen to host 3 events:Feb 23, 2020 12:00 am - House District 51 State Rep. Mary Edly-Allen of Libertyville is hosting three upcoming Mary on the Matters constituent meet-and-greets. The events will be on Saturday, F...
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Ryan Huffman: Candidate profileFeb 22, 2020 12:00 am - Bio Party: Democrat City: Palatine Office sought: State Representative (54th District) Age: 33 Family: Unmarried Occupation: Data Analyst Education: Bachelor of Sci...
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Maggie Trevor: Candidate profileFeb 22, 2020 12:00 am - Bio Party: Democratic City: Rolling Meadows Office sought: IL General Assembly House District 54 Age: 57 Family: Occupation: Principal/Owner, Trevor Research Servi...