Illinois State Politics
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Endorsement: Willis in House Dist. 77Oct 06, 2016 1:00 am - Democrat Kathleen Willis of Addison was a surprise winner four years ago in the contest for House District 77, ousting 20-year Republican incumbent Skip Saviano. She now...
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Endorsement: Skillicorn in House District 66Oct 05, 2016 1:00 am - Longtime Republican state Rep. Mike Tryon last year announced he would not seek re-election, paving the way for new representation in House District 66, which includes p...
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Endorsement: Jesiel in House District 61Oct 05, 2016 1:00 am - Republican state Rep. Sheri Jesiel of Winthrop Harbor is competing against Democrat Nick Ciko of Lindenhurst in Illinois House District 61. We endorse Jesiel over Ciko, ...
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How 77th House candidates differ on state financesOct 05, 2016 1:00 am - Addison Democrat Kathleen Willis calls the six-month stopgap budget she supported in the Illinois House a Band-Aid that "nobody liked." "Whether you were a Democrat or a...
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Endorsement: Morrison for state Senate in District 29Oct 05, 2016 1:00 am - In two previous terms as state senator from the 29th District, Democrat Julie Morrison, of Deerfield, has shown herself to be a conscientious, hard-working and independe...
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State budget, taxes top concerns for 66th District candidatesOct 05, 2016 1:00 am - Candidates vying to represent the House 66th District cite getting a state budget passed, ending corporate handouts, and providing property tax relief to residents among...
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Endorsement: McAuliffe for House District 20Oct 05, 2016 1:00 am - Mike McAuliffe has been representing the 20th House District for 20 years. What's notable is his district is largely in Chicago - and he's a Republican. He's the only Ch...
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Endorsement: Reicks for House District 63Oct 05, 2016 1:00 am - With Democrat Jack Franks forgoing another run for the state legislature in favor of seeking the McHenry County Board chairmanship, former foe Steve Reick and Franks' lo...
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Endorsement: Olsen in House Dist. 81Oct 05, 2016 1:00 am - After winning two major appointments this year, David Olsen now needs voters to weigh in on whether he continues his ascent in politics. Olsen, a former Downers Grove vi...
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Endorsement: Thillens for state Senate in District 28Oct 05, 2016 1:00 am - In the 28th Senate district, Democrat Laura Murphy, 56, got a leg up when she was appointed by the party in October 2015 to replace the popular Dan Kotowski, who stepped...