Illinois State Politics
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Meyer, Moeller debate their parties' influence on themSep 26, 2014 1:01 am - The Republican challenger for the 43rd House District seat says voters' choices are ultimately all about whether they want to continue House Speaker Michael Madigan's ru...
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McAuliffe, 18-year incumbent, faces political newcomer in 20th House DistrictSep 26, 2014 1:01 am - A longtime state representative for Chicago and the near Northwest suburbs is facing a fall election challenge from a political newcomer making his first general electio...
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Editorial: No secrets in medical marijuana picksSep 25, 2014 1:01 am - If there was ever a time for Illinois government to be open and forthright, it's in selecting those who will grow and sell the first legal marijuana in our state. But t...
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Riopell: Conservative radio host Dan Proft will spend $2 million in Illinois electionSep 25, 2014 1:01 am - Talk radio host Dan Proft says he's planning to spend $2 million before Election Day trying to help Republicans get elected to seats in Springfield. The conservative WLS...
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81st House candidates 'vehemently' disagree on school fundingSep 25, 2014 1:00 am - Education funding is just one of many issues that divide the Republican incumbent and the Democratic challenger running for the 81st state House District in the Downers ...
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Education funding formula dividing 41st House candidatesSep 24, 2014 1:01 am - The proposed state law that would change the formula for how education funding is divided among schools also is dividing candidates for state-level offices. State House ...
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24th Senate District candidates debate pension plansSep 23, 2014 1:01 am - As Illinois lawmakers wait to learn the legality of the pension reform plan signed into law last December by Gov. Pat Quinn, both candidates for the 24th Senate District...
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Dist. 52 candidates curtail campaign spendingSep 22, 2014 5:30 am - This article has been corrected. Incumbent David McSweeney, a Barrington Hills Republican, voted against the pension bill sponsored by House Speaker Michael Madigan ...
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Moylan-Thillens 55th House district race key to state balance of powerSep 22, 2014 1:01 am - One of this election season's more hotly contested suburban races lies in what some consider a politically "purple" district. The race for state House's 55th District se...
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Moeller, Meyer in race for 43rd HouseSep 17, 2014 1:01 am - Editor's note: This article has been corrected from its original version stating Anna Moeller's father and grandfather were firefighters. Only her grandfather was a ...