Illinois State Politics
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Budget an issue in Bush-Amrozowicz state senate raceOct 12, 2016 1:00 am - Two state senate candidates in Lake County agree on a need to balance Illinois' budget, but have differing ideas on accomplishing the goal. Republican newcomer Michael A...
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44th District hopefuls debate term limits for speakerOct 12, 2016 1:00 am - The candidates for the 44th District state House seat are debating whether term limits should be imposed on the House speaker position, held by Democratic state Rep. Mic...
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State Senate candidates Cullerton, Lewis disagree on term limitsOct 11, 2016 1:00 am - Candidates in the Illinois Senate District 23 race joked during a recent meeting with the Daily Herald editorial board that the biggest difference between them is their ...
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Lawmaker wants tougher punishment for stealing from charitiesOct 10, 2016 5:30 am - Tears come to the eyes of state Rep. Keith Wheeler when he talks about how as much as $200,000 is missing, presumably stolen, from the Kendall County Food Pantry. But be...
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Ways to fix 'unaffordable' pensions divide 42nd House candidatesOct 10, 2016 1:00 am - Pension benefits public employees and teachers in Illinois receive are "unaffordable" and "unsustainable," one candidate for state House in the 42nd District says. "It'...
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Abernathy disputes claims made in Sente supporters' robocallOct 10, 2016 1:00 am - Dawn Abernathy, the Republican candidate for Illinois' 59th House District seat, is disputing a claim from a group that supports her Democratic opponent that she "won't ...
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Endorsement: Crespo in House 44Oct 07, 2016 1:00 am - One of the most difficult choices in this November's suburban legislative races is the one between state Rep. Fred Crespo of Hoffman Estates and Hanover Township Clerk K...
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Endorsement: Bernas in House District 56Oct 07, 2016 1:00 am - Two years ago, state Rep. Michelle Mussman of Schaumburg barely survived a surprisingly effective challenge from Republican Jim Moynihan, a political newcomer who capita...
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Endorsement: Winger in House District 45Oct 07, 2016 1:00 am - Incumbent Republican Christine Winger, a former Wood Dale City Council member, is seeking her second legislative term in House District 45. She is challenged by Cynthia ...
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Endorsement: Sente in House Dist. 59Oct 07, 2016 1:00 am - We've been critical of suburban Democratic Illinois House members who have failed to challenge the leadership of Speaker Michael Madigan. But when one does, it's notable...