Illinois State Politics
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Aide: Rep. Jackson home after depression treatmentSep 07, 2012 4:00 pm - U.S. Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr. has returned to his home in Washington after treatment for depression at Mayo Clinic, Jackson's chief of staff in suburban Chicago said Frid...
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Legisalative candidates to speak in Wheeling Twp.Sep 06, 2012 4:13 pm - Incumbent GOP state legislators will talk about taxes, pensions and jobs at 8:30 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 8, at the regular meeting of Republicans of Wheeling Township at th...
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Pressure on Mathias over StoneSep 03, 2012 4:52 am - We were greatly disappointed to hear that state Rep. Sidney Mathias ducked direct questions posed at his Town Hall meeting regarding his collaboration with and support f...
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Judge rejects appeal in Illinois 27th Senate DistrictAug 31, 2012 12:54 pm - Democrat David Page will appear on the ballot in his bid for the 27th Senate District seat, currently held by Republican state Sen. Matt Murphy of Palatine. A Cook Count...
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Free health and wellness fairAug 27, 2012 10:30 am - A woman and senior health and wellness fair sponsored by state Rep. Sandy Cole is set for 9 a.m. to noon, Wednesday, Aug. 29 at the Round Lake Beach Civic and Cultural C...
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Survey: Illinois Delegates prefer Rutherford as GOP nominee for governorAug 27, 2012 5:30 am - Citing name recognition and popularity, respondents to a Daily Herald survey of GOP delegates to the Republican National Convention overwhelmingly prefer state Treasurer...
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Voters grilling candidates about pension fixAug 27, 2012 5:04 am - SPRINGFIELD — Voters may not follow all the details of the state’s huge pension problem, but they know a train wreck when they see one. Legislative candidates from a sam...
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Mussman is in this for us, not herselfAug 20, 2012 5:00 am - I have lived in my neighborhood association as an original owner for 35 years. I am realistic about the complicated issues we face as a nation and a community. I met Mi...
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Job ‘boot camp’ gave him info he neededAug 20, 2012 5:00 am - I am writing to express my appreciation to state Rep. Michelle Mussman for hosting the recent “Job Boot Camp” at the Schaumburg Township District Library. As a recent g...
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It’s time for GOP to lead state legislatureAug 20, 2012 5:00 am - Voters have many reasons to be angry about what is going on — and what is not being done — in Springfield under the leadership of House Speaker Michael Madigan and Senat...