Illinois State Politics
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Candidates to debate at Oct. 14 Arlington Heights forumSep 30, 2018 1:00 am - Candidates in local races will debate during a forum Sunday, Oct. 14, at the Arlington Heights Memorial Library. Candidates invited to the event, scheduled from 1 to 6 p...
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50th House candidates disagree on Madigan's influence over Springfield politics, term limitsSep 29, 2018 1:00 am - In most statehouse races, candidates' top concerns often are rising property taxes and the state's fiscal woes. House Speaker Mike Madigan's real or perceived influence...
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Crespo, Baumer say their support goes beyond partySep 29, 2018 1:00 am - Democrat @StateRepCrespo & Republican @Katyfor44 say their support in their rematch in the 44th District goes beyond party labels. #twill As they head toward their ...
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How 58th District candidates differ on graduated income taxSep 28, 2018 1:00 am - The candidates for the 58th District seat in the state House have differing views on a proposed graduated income tax for Illinois residents. A graduated income tax syste...
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Candidates forum Oct. 6 at Barrington librarySep 28, 2018 1:00 am - Candidates in state and federal races have been invited to a forum Saturday, Oct. 6, at the Barrington Area Library. Candidates invited to the event, scheduled from 10 a...
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Mason says budget crisis inspired her to challenge Jesiel for District 61 seatSep 27, 2018 1:00 am - Democratic state House candidate Joyce Mason said Illinois' infamous budget impasse - and the financial havoc it caused from 2015 to 2017 - inspired her to run for the G...
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59th District candidates discuss potential solutions to state's pension crisisSep 26, 2018 5:30 am - Their ideas include 401(K) plan, buyouts
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Gun violence, exodus from Illinois among issues in 29th District Senate raceSep 25, 2018 1:00 am - Democratic state Sen. Julie Morrison of Deerfield said she's running for re-election because she remains committed to passing legislation aimed at reducing gun violence....
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Naperville House candidate says race prompted residency questionsSep 24, 2018 1:00 am - State representative candidate Valerie Montgomery intends to pursue her election bid, despite a court ruling that the Naperville Democrat doesn't live in the 41st House ...
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League of Women Voters of the Elgin Area begins candidate forums Oct. 2Sep 23, 2018 11:00 pm - Before the Nov. 6 General Election, the League of Women Voters of the Elgin Area will host four candidate forums starting Oct. 2. A meet-and-greet will be held a half-ho...