Illinois State Politics
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Hatcher leads Bernard in 50th State HouseNov 06, 2012 5:00 am - With 42 percent of precincts reporting, Yorkville Republican Kay Hatcher looks to be on her way to a third term in the Illinois House of Representatives. She is leading ...
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Cullerton unseats Pankau, wins 23rd SenateNov 06, 2012 5:00 am - Villa Park Village President Tom Cullerton unseated Republican state Sen. Carole Pankau in the race to represent the 23rd District centered in northern DuPage County, se...
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Mussman defeats Lawson by wide margin in 56th DistrictNov 06, 2012 5:00 am - Democratic state Rep. Michelle Mussman handily defeated Republican challenger John Lawson in the contentious race for her 56th House District seat. With all precincts re...
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Hot state races to watch in Northwest suburbsNov 05, 2012 4:30 am - State legislative candidates may not command the same day-to-day attention as presidential and congressional hopefuls, but Illinois is grappling with enough crises of it...
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Hot races to watch in the Fox ValleyNov 05, 2012 4:30 am - While the top of the election ticket is getting the most attention, there are still plenty of local races to talk about in Kane and McHenry counties. They range from con...
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Hot state, county races face DuPage votersNov 05, 2012 4:30 am - Voters in DuPage County can make decisions in several local races where hot-button issues have turned up the heat of contentious campaigns. Candidates in Illinois Senat...
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Top races in Kane CountyNov 05, 2012 4:30 am - Suburbs may shift power at state level
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Hot races to watch in Lake CountyNov 05, 2012 4:00 am - The neck-and-neck battle for the White House has occupied our attention for more than a year, but there are other close contests on Tuesday's ballots, too. In Lake Count...
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Gay marriage divides 27th senate district candidatesNov 03, 2012 8:00 am - As the race for the 27th senate district winds down, Arlington Heights Elementary District 25 school board President David Page is looking to distinguish himself on soci...
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53rd District candidates running frugal campaigns this timeNov 02, 2012 5:30 am - What a difference two years make. When Republican David Harris defeated one-term incumbent Mark Walker for a seat in the Illinois House two years ago, the campaigns spe...