Illinois State Politics
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Parties, PACs pouring money into 56th District raceOct 30, 2014 1:01 am - Campaign contributions in the 56th District state House race show the contest between Democratic incumbent Michelle Mussman and Republican challenger Jim Moynihan is one...
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Candidates for 44th House seat clash over campaign adsOct 29, 2014 5:30 am - In a heated rematch for the 44th state House District seat, state Rep. Fred Crespo and Republican rival Ramiro Juarez are trading barbs over their campaign advertising. ...
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New chairman of chief judges body namedOct 29, 2014 1:01 am - A northern Illinois judge who helped implement a cameras-in-court program has been selected to be chairman of a committee comprised of chief judges from around the state...
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Three lanes of Addams Tollway openingOct 29, 2014 1:01 am - The Illinois Tollway is opening three lanes of roadway in each direction between Rockford and Elgin as part of a $2.5 billion rebuilding project. Gov. Pat Quinn announc...
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Moylan and Thillens exchange differences one last time before electionOct 29, 2014 1:01 am - Candidates engaged in a tight battle for state representative of the 55th District met Wednesday for a final debate to lay out their differences before Election Day. Sta...
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Yingling holds big fundraising lead in House 62 raceOct 29, 2014 1:01 am - He was an underdog two years ago when he upset the incumbent, but Democratic state Rep. Sam Yingling of Grayslake has a lot of help this time around in trying to hold th...
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State Supreme Court justice accused of biasOct 28, 2014 1:01 am - ST. LOUIS - An Illinois Supreme Court justice seeking retention again is embroiled in a big-money campaign, this time with a group of plaintiffs' attorneys contributing ...
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Morrison will lead way to better IllinoisOct 27, 2014 5:01 am - I write with support for Mr. Morrison's re-election to the Illinois State House. I find Mr. Morrison to be thoughtful and open to understanding the complications involve...
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Munger outstanding choice in House 59Oct 27, 2014 5:01 am - In a recent Wirepoints article written by Mark Glennon he aptly described Illinois state rep candidate Leslie Munger as "accomplished, articulate, smart, energetic and f...
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Singh's views more in line with 54th districtOct 27, 2014 5:01 am - Vote for Laddi Singh for D54 House Representative. She exemplifies the American dream; arriving as an immigrant who worked at McDonald's and loaded baggage at the airpor...