Illinois State Politics
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8 election contests to watch in the Northwest suburbsMar 17, 2018 1:00 am - Requests for sizable tax hikes for schools and fire districts, a heated contest marked by fliers showing one candidate doing a keg stand, and a county race pitting a Dem...
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Some races to watch Tuesday in Lake CountyMar 17, 2018 1:00 am - Races at the top of the ballot have gotten most of the attention in the primary campaign, but Lake County voters also will have decisions to make about county races and ...
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Youth versus experience for Republican candidates in 59th DistrictMar 16, 2018 1:00 am - The spicy campaign for the Republican nomination in the 59th state representative district is being portrayed as youth versus experience between two Lincolnshire residen...
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Bill inspired by District 62 harassment claims moves to SenateMar 14, 2018 1:00 am - Legislation requiring local governments to provide public notice of payouts to those terminated amid sexual harassment claims has advanced to the Illinois Senate after p...
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Ads depict candidate in college doing keg stands, making obscene gesturesMar 13, 2018 1:00 am - Campaign flyers mailed on behalf of Republican state House candidate Katie Miller feature photos of primary opponent Eddie Corrigan doing keg stands, making obscene gest...
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Abortion-rights group takes aim at Breen in re-election bidMar 12, 2018 5:30 am - A well-funded abortion-rights group is rolling out mailers against state Rep. Peter Breen months before the Lombard Republican defends his seat in November. Even before ...
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Backgrounds, experiences separate 27th District DemocratsMar 07, 2018 12:00 am - When it comes to the issues, not much separates 27th District state Senate candidates Ann Gillespie and Joe Sonnefeldt, so the Democratic hopefuls are emphasizing their ...
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Accuser of Madigan aide says 'crystal clear' harassment warning rings 'hollow'
Mar 06, 2018 10:00 pm - State House Speaker Mike Madigan on Tuesday delivered some strong words to Democratic House members, warning them that if he hears of any sexual harassment complaints ag...
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District 59 Democratic candidates discuss property taxes, other issuesMar 06, 2018 12:00 am - Since it was formed as a result of population changes recorded by the 2000 census, the 59th state legislative district seat has been held by a Democrat. And with incumbe...
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Candidate in 59th GOP primary drops opponent from suit over mailersMar 02, 2018 12:00 am - Marko Sukovic, who is running in the Republican primary in the House 59th District, has dismissed his opponent, Karen Feldman, from a lawsuit he filed last week against ...