Illinois State Politics
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Collins stays on ballot to challenge Noland for 22nd State Senate seatJul 24, 2012 3:02 pm - Republican Cary Collins has survived a challenge to his candidacy and will remain on the ballot for the 22nd District Senate seat. Collins, who was slated for the seat ...
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Friedman has big quarter, still playing catchup to Morrison in 29thJul 19, 2012 12:23 pm - Although Republican Arie Friedman raised half again as much as Julie Morrison in the second quarter of 2012, the Highland Park pediatrician is still playing catch up to ...
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Mathias event helps people find unclaimed assetsJul 18, 2012 5:37 pm - Do you suspect you might have unclaimed assets being held by the state? State Rep. Sid Mathias will host a “Cash Dash” program 5-7 p.m. Thursday, at Longfellow Elementar...
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Lake County state senator’s harassment case continued to AugustJul 18, 2012 4:18 pm - A protection order obtained by neighbors of state Sen. Suzi Schmidt will continue at least until her next court date in August, a judge ruled Wednesday. Schmidt, who fac...
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Marks out for now but may be write-in for 33rd District Senate raceJul 17, 2012 2:51 pm - Doug Marks, a Libertarian candidate in the 33rd Senate District, has thrown in the towel in his fight to stay on the ballot even before the State Officers Electoral Boar...
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McSweeney out-raising, outspending Beaubien in 52nd House District raceJul 17, 2012 10:00 am - Republican David McSweeney, whose primary race was the state's third most expensive legislative contest in the spring, is showing no sign of slowing down fundraising eff...
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Libertarian’s signatures challenged in 33rd Senate raceJul 12, 2012 4:11 pm - Libertarian candidate Doug Marks, who is vying for the 33rd state Senate District seat against Kane County Board Chairman Karen McConnaughay, first must win a challenge ...
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AFP calls for pension reformJul 11, 2012 3:29 pm - The Illinois chapter of Americans for Prosperity will host a town hall meeting in Arlington Heights Thursday, calling on the General Assembly to suspend their summer vac...
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Beaubien's candidacy in 52nd House race challengedJul 10, 2012 11:00 am - Republican David McSweeney is challenging the candidacy of independent Dee Beaubien in the race for the 52nd House District seat previously held by her late husband, Mar...
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Nekritz: Pension reform might wait until lame duck sessionJul 10, 2012 5:30 am - Illinois state Rep. Elaine Nekritz doesn’t expect lawmakers to act on pension reform until after the Nov. 6 general election, though Gov. Pat Quinn said they should be r...