Illinois State Politics
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66th House candidate says one rival is leaving raceMar 07, 2016 12:00 am - House 66th District Republican candidate Allen Skillicorn took it upon himself Monday to announce that one of his opponents is withdrawing from the race. In a news relea...
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Mailer fuels fire in Republican race to replace state Sen. DuffyMar 04, 2016 4:00 am - If the mailers in the Republican primary to replace retiring state Sen. Dan Duffy are to be believed, two of the candidates are secret Democrats and the other is a speci...
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Online lottery sales to expire March 25 as lawmakers don't actMar 03, 2016 12:00 am - The temporary program that lets Illinois Lottery players buy tickets online will expire March 25, and lawmakers left Springfield Thursday without extending the four-year...
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Editorial: Add emissions crisis to effects of state's budget failureMar 02, 2016 10:00 pm - Secretary of State Jesse White's decision that Illinois is too broke to mail reminders telling people when their vehicle registration is expiring caused a flap, but it f...
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Lawmakers criticize College of DuPage on Breuder paymentMar 02, 2016 12:00 am - Illinois community colleges and students receiving need-based scholarships will continue without state money for now, but lawmakers Wednesday started moving proposals ai...
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Candidate forum set for Saturday at Gail Borden LibraryFeb 28, 2016 10:00 pm - The League of Women Voters of the Elgin Area will present a candidate forum for the 2016 primary election from 2 to 4 p.m. Saturday, March 5, at Gail Borden Public Libra...
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Mussman hosts Women's History Month event March 5Feb 25, 2016 12:00 am - State Rep. Michelle Mussman of Schaumburg will host her fifth annual "Hidden Gems of Our Community" event to celebrate Women's History Month, from 10 a.m. to noon Saturd...
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66th House District candidates talk term limits, pension reformsFeb 24, 2016 12:00 am - How can a newcomer Republican legislator move the needle with majority Democrats in Springfield? The four candidates contending for the Republican nomination in the Hous...
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Have coffee with Carol Sente in LincolnshireFeb 23, 2016 12:00 am - State Rep. Carol Sente will host her next Coffee Shop Stop on Saturday, Feb. 27, from 9 to 10 a.m. at Bonta Italian Cafe, 430 Milwaukee Ave., Lincolnshire. These small a...
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Barrington president lobbies on prevailing wage, workers' compFeb 23, 2016 12:00 am - Barrington Village President Karen Darch was among local officials who lobbied for legislation Tuesday that she says will make local governments more efficient. The prop...