Illinois State Politics
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Link, Castella discuss ideas to boost state economy and employment in Senate District 30 raceOct 10, 2012 10:00 am - The candidates in the race for the Senate District 30 seat have very different ideas on how to improve the state’s economy and boost employment. Incumbent Terry Link, a ...
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State senate candidates Morrison, Friedman differ on income tax ratesOct 10, 2012 5:30 am - Candidates seeking the 29th District Senate seat in the Illinois legislature differ on what to do about state income tax increases that have been in effect since 2011. D...
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Endorsement: McSweeney over Beaubien in 52nd House DistrictOct 10, 2012 5:00 am - The race for the 52nd House District took a new shape in April when Dee Beaubien of Barrington entered as an independent after Kent Gaffney — the GOP’s hand-picked succe...
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Endorsement: Nekritz over GreenbergOct 10, 2012 5:00 am - In her 10 years in the Illinois House, Democrat Elaine Nekritz of Northbrook stands out as a hardworking representative of the 57th District, which stretches along north...
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Endorsement: Shaw over Drury for 58th House DistrictOct 10, 2012 5:00 am - Voters for Illinois House District 58 have two knowledgeable candidates to choose from to represent their views in Springfield. Republican Mark Shaw of Lake Forest and D...
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Endorsement: Saviano over Willis in House District 77Oct 10, 2012 5:00 am - Democrat Kathleen Willis of Addison must realize what an uphill battle she faces in trying to unseat longtime state Rep. Angelo “Skip” Saviano, a Republican from Elmwood...
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Endorsement: Crespo over Juarez in House Dist. 44Oct 10, 2012 5:00 am - Incumbent Democrat Fred Crespo from Hoffman Estates is being challenged by newcomer Ramiro Juarez, a Republican from Streamwood. While we respect the fact that Juarez, a...
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Endorsement: Kordik over Conroy in House District 46Oct 10, 2012 5:00 am - With redistricting, Illinois Democrats saw the potential of electing one of their own to the House of Representatives in the northern DuPage County-based District 46. A ...
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Dold, Schneider debate headlines Lake Forest candidate eventOct 09, 2012 3:20 pm - Republican U.S. Rep. Robert Dold and Democratic challenger Brad Schneider will debate the issues facing 10th District voters Sunday in Lake Forest. It’s the only time Do...
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Candidates to debate Wednesday:Oct 09, 2012 3:04 pm - Political candidates who want to represent Lake County will discuss the issues in their races Wednesday in Waukegan. The forum will begin at 5 p.m. at the Park Place sen...