Illinois State Politics
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GOP incumbent holds big money lead in 64th House raceOct 22, 2014 1:01 am - If Democrat Joel Mains tops Republican state Rep. Barbara Wheeler in next month's election, it won't be because of his campaign's deep pockets. Illinois State Board of E...
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Moylan too tied to Madigan to suit himOct 20, 2014 5:01 am - Two years ago my doorbell rang. That's when I first met Marty Moylan. He told me he was running for the state legislature and asked for my support. I told him my biggest...
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Early voting problems arise in Cook County suburbsOct 20, 2014 1:01 am - Problems were reported in the Northwest suburbs of Cook County on the first day of early voting Monday - including one case of a Republican candidate being unable to vot...
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School districts host forum on Senate Bill 16Oct 19, 2014 1:01 am - The public is invited to a forum hosted by Schaumburg Township Elementary District 54, Palatine Township Elementary District 15 and Palatine-Schaumburg High School Distr...
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Sente, Munger engaged in bitter battle for 59th House DistrictOct 18, 2014 7:41 am - A bitter political battle is emerging in the North suburbs in a closely contested race for state representative. The 59th House District race between incumbent Democrat ...
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GOP puts big money into 5 suburban racesOct 17, 2014 5:30 am - With the election 20 days away and in-person early voting starting Monday, tallies of campaign spending reveal where the toughest legislative battles are being waged in ...
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Crespo, Juarez split on how to raise minimum wageOct 17, 2014 1:01 am - State Rep. Fred Crespo and Republican challenger Ramiro Juarez support raising the minimum wage in Illinois, but have diverging views on how the increases should be stru...
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Endorsement: Sandack in House Dist. 81Oct 17, 2014 1:01 am - In his first term in the Illinois House, Rep. Ron Sandack has risen quickly within the Republican House leadership. A big presence on social media, Sandack, a resident o...
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Mel Thillens faced DUI, property destruction chargesOct 17, 2014 1:01 am - A Republican candidate for state representative admits to "youthful indiscretions" some 15 years ago when he was charged with driving under the influence and destruction...
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Drugs, gangs, Ferguson hot topics at Kane Co. sheriff debateOct 16, 2014 5:30 am - Addressing community dangers caused by gangs and drugs and the relationship between a police department and the citizens it serves became campaign issues Wednesday night...