Illinois State Politics
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Spending in suburban races shattering recordsNov 07, 2016 4:32 am - Two years ago, a state Senate race in western Illinois shattered spending records when it crossed the $4 million mark, with the next closest being the $2 million 55th Ho...
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The DuPage County races worth watching TuesdayNov 07, 2016 4:30 am - With all the attention on the presidential campaign, it's easy to overlook races down the ticket that will determine how DuPage County residents are represented at the s...
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The races to watch Tuesday in Kane, McHenry countiesNov 07, 2016 4:30 am - The presidential race might be atop the minds for some voters who go to the polls Tuesday, but several local contests are expected to be heated as well. Here's a look at...
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The Lake County races, request worth watching TuesdayNov 07, 2016 4:30 am - Lake County voters will face Election Day choices featuring candidates who have been in contentious campaigns and a question about whether a village should start a local...
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Last-minute spending picks up in state Senate 25 raceNov 03, 2016 1:00 am - Democrat Corinne Pierog's bid to unseat Republican state Sen. Jim Oberweis received a good-sized boost Tuesday from a statewide fund dedicated to electing Democrats. The...
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81st House candidates Hose, Olsen disagree on property tax reformNov 01, 2016 1:00 am - Plans to make it tougher for local units of government to raise property taxes have proved divisive among state legislators and candidates, including the two seeking the...
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Amrozowicz, Bush address wasteful spending in state Senate raceNov 01, 2016 1:00 am - Two candidates for a Lake County state senate seat have different ideas on where to find wasteful government spending. Republican newcomer Michael Amrozowicz of Gurnee i...
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Mussman, Bernas debate education funding reformOct 27, 2016 1:00 am - Democratic state Rep. Michelle Mussman and Republican challenger Jillian Bernas have different ideas about how to fund education in Illinois, as well as Mussman's voting...
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Kirk takes on Duckworth's family history in debateOct 27, 2016 1:00 am - SPRINGFIELD - In a debate packed with testy exchanges, Republican U.S. Sen. Mark Kirk ribbed Democratic U.S. Rep. Tammy Duckworth's family history of military service an...
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58th District Illinois House candidates agree pensions, term limits need to be addressedOct 26, 2016 5:45 am - Democratic incumbent Scott Drury, a maverick legislator who has bucked party leadership on key issues such as the budget, is challenged for a third term as state represe...