Illinois State Politics
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‘We all are Americans’: Early voters share hopes and fears for the presidential electionSep 26, 2024 6:22 pm - It was hard to find anyone without a strong opinion about the presidential election as early voters filled out ballots in the suburbs.
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Did the president really call me? Watch for AI voter cons, AG saysSep 25, 2024 8:46 pm - As artificial intelligence enables election scams, AG offers tips to spot fakes
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‘Not a real problem’ or ‘mission critical’? State senate hopefuls differ on climate changeSep 25, 2024 11:02 am - A Republican candidate for state senator said he views climate change as “not a real problem,” while the Democratic incumbent said he is “terrified for the planet” that he will leave his kids.
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Mary Beth Canty: 2024 candidate for Illinois House DistrictSep 25, 2024 10:45 am - Mary Beth Canty is a Democrat running for Illinois House District 54.
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Michele Hunter: 2024 candidate for Illinois House District 54Sep 25, 2024 10:45 am - Michele Hunter is a Republican running for Illinois House District 54
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Suburban GOP group slammed for bringing controversial candidate here for fundraiserSep 20, 2024 7:04 pm - A North Shore Republican organization is taking heat from its own party and Democrats for hosting an upcoming event featuring an out-of-state GOP candidate who has downplayed the Holocaust, made inflammatory comments about Black people and this week was the focus of a CNN report about posts on a pornography website's message board.
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Schaumburg Area Democrats to hold Meet the Candidates breakfast Oct. 13Sep 18, 2024 7:06 am - The Schaumburg Area Democrats will host their annual Meet the Candidates breakfast from 10 a.m. to noon Sunday, Oct. 13 at Chandler’s Chophouse, 401 N. Roselle Road in Schaumburg.
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State GOP leaders talk about Trump’s safety, and protest votesSep 16, 2024 7:49 pm - Illinois GOP Chair Kathy Salvi talks about the suspected Trump assassination attempt and the party’s chances in November along with Cook and state candidates at a news conference in Chicago.
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Adam Kinzinger doc ‘The Last Republican’ shows toll of opposing Trump
Sep 15, 2024 6:00 am - Adam Kinzinger’s bro-ish energy is serving him well as he makes the rounds in his new gig, as the subject of a vital — and surprisingly laugh-filled — documentary, “The Last Republican,” which debuted recently at the Toronto Film Festival.
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High drug prices hurt small businessesSep 15, 2024 5:30 am - Politicians talk a lot about small businesses during elections, and this has certainly been a hot topic as the race for our next president enters the final stretch. As c...