Illinois State Politics
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Where 45th House candidates stand on pension fixesSep 29, 2016 1:00 am - How can Illinois address a staggering, roughly $111 billion shortfall in its pension system? The candidates for the state's 45th House District seat offer sharply differ...
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48th House candidates bring different political experience to the tableSep 28, 2016 5:15 am - With 11 of his bills passed into law during his first term in office, Republican Peter Breen feels he's getting things done in the Illinois House. He says that success ...
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GOP incumbent state representative spends big to keep seatSep 28, 2016 1:00 am - A 20-year Republican state representative is spending big to retain his seat against a Democratic anti-O'Hare noise activist in what has quickly become the most expensiv...
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Bitterness resurfaces in rematch of Yingling, DrobinskiSep 27, 2016 5:22 am - Democratic state Rep. Sam Yingling and Republican opponent Rod Drobinski are in a rematch reminiscent of their hotly contested 2014 race. Both are on the Nov. 8 ballot f...
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Endorsement: Ives for Illinois House District 42Sep 27, 2016 1:00 am - The Daily Herald Editorial Board The candidates in the race for the state's 42nd House District provide a contrast in attitude and approach. Incumbent Republican Jeanne ...
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44th District hopefuls urge thinking beyond partisanshipSep 26, 2016 1:00 am - The candidates for the 44th District state House seat say voters should look beyond their party labels to determine who would be their more effective representative in S...
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Downers Grove leaders vying for 81st state House seatSep 26, 2016 1:00 am - Voters in the 81st state House District who saw their former representative step down after having "inappropriate online conversations" now get a chance to elect someone...
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League to host candidate forum Oct. 6Sep 25, 2016 11:00 pm - The League of Women Voters of the Elgin Area invites you to participate in a moderated candidate forum for the candidates running for 8th Congressional Representative, 2...
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House 56 hopefuls debate their bipartisan appealSep 23, 2016 1:00 am - Despite their different party affiliations and stances on Democratic Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan, both candidates for the 56th District state House seat Frida...
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Senate candidates Murphy, Thillens differ on direction of the stateSep 23, 2016 1:00 am - Voters from Rosemont to Roselle will get to choose from two candidates for state Senate this November who have contrasting visions for Illinois. Democratic incumbent Sen...