Illinois State Politics
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Link reelected to Illinois SenateNov 06, 2018 6:00 pm - Veteran incumbent Democratic state Sen. Terry Link appears headed for another term in Springfield, holding a commanding lead for his 30th District seat over Republican c...
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Yingling earns another term representing 62nd House DistrictNov 06, 2018 6:00 pm - Incumbent Democratic state Rep. Sam Yingling held off Republican challenger Ken Idstein and will represent the 62nd Illinois House district for another term, according t...
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Moylan leads Smolenski in 55th DistrictNov 06, 2018 6:00 pm - Des Plaines Democratic state Rep. Marty Moylan holds a solid lead over GOP challenger Marilyn Smolenski of Park Ridge in their race for the 55th state House District. Wi...
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DeWitte hangs on to state Senate District 33 seatNov 06, 2018 6:00 pm - Don DeWitte held on to his post as 33rd District state senator Tuesday. DeWitte, a Republican, defeated Democrat Nancy Zettler of Algonquin, according to unofficial resu...
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Suzanne Glowiak defeats Chris Nybo for state Senate seatNov 06, 2018 6:00 pm - Democratic challenger Suzanne "Suzy" Glowiak earned a seat representing the state's 24th Senate District by narrowly defeating incumbent Republican Chris Nybo Tuesday. W...
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Crespo beats Baumer in rematch for 44th DistrictNov 06, 2018 12:00 am - Hoffman Estates Democrat Fred Crespo has won re-election to the 44th District state House seat over a repeat challenge from Streamwood Republican and Hanover Township Cl...
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Lake County's hot races: Lots of mudslinging - and cashNov 05, 2018 4:30 am - There's been no shortage of mudslinging - or cash - in Lake County this election cycle. Candidates for county and state elected offices based here in Lake County have fi...
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Suburban Cook's hot races: Heated state seats, school money questionsNov 05, 2018 4:30 am - Suburban Cook County voters will be deciding highly contested state legislature races and the fate of proposals to finance school construction projects, when they go to ...
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Kane County's hot races: Sheriff, home rule, moreNov 05, 2018 4:30 am - Here's a look at the some of the most heated races and significant referendums on the Nov. 6 ballot in Kane County. Sheriff Republican Sheriff Don Kramer hopes to l...
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Trevor more in tune with House Dist. 54Nov 03, 2018 1:00 am - I strongly disagree with the Herald's endorsement of Tom Morrison for House District 54. His voting record does not reflect the values of a large share of his constituen...