Illinois State Politics
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Democratic state lawmakers sue Munger to get paidDec 02, 2016 12:00 am - Illinois House Democratic lawmakers are suing Republican Comptroller Leslie Munger, claiming her move to delay lawmakers' paychecks is unconstitutional. The complaint, f...
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Lawmakers vote to extend historic tax credit for Elgin, Aurora by one yearDec 01, 2016 12:00 am - State lawmakers approved a one-year extension of a special tax credit program for the redevelopment of historic properties in river communities including Aurora and Elgi...
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Yingling office moves to Round Lake BeachNov 29, 2016 12:00 am - Democratic state Rep. Sam Yingling has moved his office from Grayslake to 1919 Route 83, Suite 1, Round Lake Beach. Yingling represents the 62nd House District, which co...
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Cellphones for soldiersNov 25, 2016 12:00 am - Community members are encouraged to drop off gently used cellphones at state Rep. Carol Sente's full-time constituent service office, 294 Evergreen Drive in Vernon Hills...
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Kifowit declares victory over Strick in race for third term in Illinois HouseNov 08, 2016 6:03 pm - State Rep. Stephanie Kifowit, a Democrat from Aurora, declared victory in her race for a third term in the Illinois House. "I'm a good legislator. I'm a proven independe...
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Cullerton narrowly retains seat in 23rd Senate DistrictNov 08, 2016 6:03 pm - Incumbent Democrat Tom Cullerton of Villa Park appears to have narrowly defeated Republican challenger Seth Lewis to retain his 23rd District state Senate seat. With onl...
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Crespo appears on way to victory in 44th DistrictNov 08, 2016 6:03 pm - Though he wasn't ready yet to declare victory, Democratic state Rep. Fred Crespo of Hoffman Estates maintained a sizable lead early Wednesday over Republican challenger ...
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Reick beats Bartman for 63rd House DistrictNov 08, 2016 6:03 pm - Republican Steven Reick has beaten Democrat John Bartman in the 63rd House District race in McHenry County. With 65 of 73 precincts reporting Tuesday in unofficial total...
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Althoff wins in 32nd Senate raceNov 08, 2016 6:03 pm - Incumbent Republican state Sen. Pamela Althoff handily won re-election Tuesday against Democrat Melissa Coyne in the 32nd District state Senate race. Unofficial vote tot...
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Willis keeps 77th Illinois House seatNov 08, 2016 6:03 pm - Addison Democrat Kathleen Willis sailed to victory Tuesday in her re-election bid in the state's 77th House District. With 61 of 62 precincts reporting, Willis captured ...