Illinois State Politics
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Endorsement: Idstein for GOP in state House Dist. 62Feb 22, 2018 12:00 am - Republican voters in the Illinois House 62nd District will choose between two candidates in the March primary. Ken Idstein and Adam Solano are vying for the Republican n...
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Arlington Hts. gun control advocates turn lobbying efforts to local mayorsFeb 21, 2018 4:24 am - An Arlington Heights-based group pushing for the state to license gun dealers is focusing its lobbying efforts on suburban mayors, law enforcement and clergy who could p...
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Villa Park legislator calls out 'harassment' culture among Madigan staffersFeb 21, 2018 12:00 am - A Villa Park Democrat is among those calling out problems with the culture of "harassment and bullying" within the operation of Democratic Speaker of the House Michael M...
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Endorsement: Minor for GOP in state House Dist. 42Feb 21, 2018 12:00 am - EDITOR'S NOTE: On Feb. 28, the Daily Herald rescinded its endorsement in the race for the Republican nomination for state representative in Illinois House District ...
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Endorsement: Sonnefeldt for the Democrats in state Senate Dist. 27Feb 21, 2018 12:00 am - Democratic voters in the state Senate's 27th District are fortunate to have a choice of two strong candidates in the March 20 primary, where retired attorney and health ...
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6th Congressional District candidates to meet at Harper College forumFeb 20, 2018 12:00 am - Candidates in the Democratic primary in the 6th Congressional District seat will take part in a forum Saturday, at Harper College in Palatine. Hosted by the League of Wo...
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Suburban lawmaker: Gun restraining order could prevent tragediesFeb 19, 2018 4:30 am - A suburban lawmaker has legislation pending in Springfield that she believes could prevent gun-related tragedies like the mass shooting last week at a Florida high schoo...
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Yingling to host town-hall event March 10 in WaucondaFeb 19, 2018 12:00 am - State Rep. Sam Yingling, a Democrat from Grayslake, will host a town-hall event from 10 to 11 a.m. Saturday, March 10, at Wauconda Café, 405 W. Liberty St. in Wauconda. ...
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Crespo endorses Kaegi for Cook County assessorFeb 16, 2018 12:00 am - State Rep. Fred Crespo, a Hoffman Estates Democrat, broke with Cook County Democratic Chairman Joseph Berrios on Friday to endorse his March 20 primary opponent in the c...
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GOP candidates Bernas, Kegarise debate who can defeat MussmanFeb 15, 2018 12:00 am - Jillian Rose Bernas and Charlotte Kegarise's most basic disagreement in their race for the Republican nomination in the 56th state House District is over which is more c...