Illinois State Politics
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Republicans, Democrats in 2 closely watched state House races debate indoor dining banOct 29, 2020 5:00 am - Republican incumbents in two hotly contested Northwest suburban state House races are decrying Gov. J.B. Pritzker's recent ban on indoor dining, while their Democratic o...
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House 51 candidates Bos, Edly-Allen differ on proposed graduated taxOct 29, 2020 1:00 am - The candidates vying for the 51st House District seat differ on the graduated income tax amendment, although both oppose any tax on retirement benefits. Incumbent Mary E...
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Endorsement: Gong-Gershowitz for state House Dist. 17Oct 29, 2020 1:00 am - State Rep. Jennifer Gong-Gershowitz, a Glenview Democrat, is just finishing her first term serving the 17th district. But when House Speaker Michael Madigan was initiall...
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Gabel endorsement is a puzzleOct 28, 2020 1:00 am - I wonder. How can the paper reject the so-called "FAIR" Tax while supporting machine candidates who are all in for it? Seems a puzzle for a reader to understand? Robyn G...
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In 31st District Senate race, Bush and Kasperski differ on governor's response to COVID-19Oct 28, 2020 1:00 am - The candidates for the 31st state Senate District seat have strikingly different opinions about Gov. J.B. Pritzker's response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Incumbent Democra...
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Matlis may lack experience, but he's the better choiceOct 28, 2020 1:00 am - I saw that the Daily Herald is endorsing Robyn Gabel in the Illinois 18th House district. I'm disappointed at the reasoning of the Daily Herald and urge a reconsideratio...
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Endorsement: Gong-Gershowitz for state House Dist. 17Oct 28, 2020 1:00 am - State Rep. Jennifer Gong-Gershowitz, a Glenview Democrat, is just finishing her first term serving the 17th district. But when House Speaker Michael Madigan was initiall...
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A bad situation made worse here? House Dist. 83 candidates talk COVID responseOct 27, 2020 5:30 am - The rising tax burden, unemployment, health care and other issues affecting Aurora-area residents have been exacerbated by the COVID-19 crisis, said the two candidates v...
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Christopher Kasperski: Candidate profile, Illinois Senate District 31Oct 27, 2020 1:00 am - In the race for Illinois Senate from District 31, Republican Christopher Kasperski, of Lindenhurst, is challenging incumbent Democrat Melinda Bush, of Grayslake. The 31...
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Melinda Bush: Candidate profile, Illinois Senate District 31Oct 27, 2020 1:00 am - In the race for Illinois Senate from District 31, incumbent Democrat Melinda Bush, of Grayslake, is challenged by Republican Christopher Kasperski, of Lindenhurst. The ...