Illinois State Politics
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Oberweis plans to focus on business retention to help 25th DistrictNov 08, 2012 9:00 am - What will Jim Oberweis do for the 25th State Senate district come January? Don’t expect him to bring home the bacon — as in money for roads or other infrastructure. “I’m...
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Various factors led to Democratic wins in Lake County racesNov 07, 2012 12:41 pm - Hammered for most any problem emanating from Springfield, one would have thought the Democrats had an uphill battle in some state races, particularly those involving Rep...
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Des Plaines mayor reflects on road ahead in Ill. HouseNov 07, 2012 10:30 am - Knees weary from walking the campaign trail roughly 60 hours a week in the run-up to Tuesday’s election, newly-elected Democratic state Rep. Marty Moylan stopped in at t...
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When it comes to Oberweis, just call him ‘senator’Nov 06, 2012 8:08 pm - Jim Oberweis will finally get to take an oath of office. The Sugar Grove Republican was the winner Tuesday in the race to become the state senator for the 25th District....
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Republican Ives defeats Democrat Adams in 42nd House DistrictNov 06, 2012 2:48 pm - A West Point graduate who says she wasn’t afraid to ask the right questions on the Wheaton City Council says she’ll do the same in Springfield as the new representative ...
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Farnham wins another 4-year termNov 06, 2012 9:51 am - State Rep. Keith Farnham breezed to re-election Tuesday. Farnham ran unopposed in the Democratic primary and did not have an official Republican opponent in the general ...
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Noland wins re-election in 22nd Senate race; Collins concedesNov 06, 2012 9:50 am - Michael Noland is headed to re-election in the 22nd state senate district. With 117 of 119 precincts reporting Election Day votes, Noland has 65 percent of those counte...
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Kifowit beats Fee for 84th House seatNov 06, 2012 5:00 am - Democrat Stephanie Kifowit won the 84th state House seat, claiming 62 percent of the vote against Republican Pat Fee with all precincts reporting unofficial totals. Kifo...
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Sam Yingling upsets Sandy Cole for 62nd state House seatNov 06, 2012 5:00 am - A strong grass-roots campaign and party support propelled Democrat Sam Yingling to an upset victory Tuesday over incumbent Republican in the 62nd state House District. W...
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Osmond keeps state House seatNov 06, 2012 5:00 am - Republican JoAnn Osmond will carry on with her duties in the representing the 61st district in the Illinois House of Representatives. With all 70 precincts reporting, un...