Illinois State Politics
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Ives earns Republican nod in race for 42nd HouseMar 20, 2012 10:34 pm - A candidate who said she was more independent than her three opponents secured victory in the Republican primary for the 42nd House District. Jeanne Ives, a tax adviser,...
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Cullerton lead holding in 23rd SenateMar 20, 2012 10:22 pm - With about 85 percent of the vote counted, Villa Park Village President Tom Cullerton is leading the field of Democrats seeking the 23rd state Senate seat. Cullerton ha...
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Noland wins in 22nd Senate DistrictMar 20, 2012 10:06 pm - Michael Noland, the Elgin incumbent in the 22nd District state senate race, will claim the Democratic nomination based on preliminary vote totals. In Cook County, where ...
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Voters choose Kifowit among 84th House DemsMar 20, 2012 9:03 pm - Aurora Alderman Stephanie Kifowit said she plans to continue running her campaign for 84th District state Representative “the old-fashinoned way,” after winning the Demo...
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Without party support, Kordik gets GOP nod for 46th House seatMar 20, 2012 9:00 pm - Despite not garnering the backing of most of the local GOP establishment, political veteran Dan Kordik defeated an election newcomer in the Republican race for the 46th ...
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McConnaughay wins GOP nomination for 33rd Senate DistrictMar 20, 2012 8:36 pm - Karen McConnaughay, the chairman of the Kane County Board, could take a step up on the political ladder after a convincing victory over Gilberts business owner Cliff Sur...
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O’Donnell wins 28 Senate GOP primary over SmolinskiMar 20, 2012 8:29 pm - Political newcomer and businessman Jim O’Donnell of Park Ridge beat 19-year Roselle Mayor Gayle Smolinski Tuesday in the Republican primary for the 28th Senate District....
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Sandack edges Boyle for House 81 GOP nodMar 20, 2012 8:23 pm - State Sen. Ron Sandack won a close race for the Republican nomination in Tuesday’s primary to serve in the newly created 81st House District. With 100 percent of votes c...
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Turelli defeats Neerhof in close 58th district contestMar 20, 2012 7:50 pm - Ending what was a contentious and sometimes personal campaign, Lauren Turelli held off Mark Neerhof on Tuesday for the Republican nomination to the 58th State House seat...
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Dillard declares victory in 24th Senate DistrictMar 19, 2012 11:00 pm - State Sen. Kirk Dillard says he's a known commodity and that familiarity helped him to an easy victory in Tuesday's Republican primary for the newly created 24th Senate ...