Illinois State Politics
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Oberweis counting on business backgroundMar 06, 2012 11:00 am - Jim Oberweis says that after losing two 2008 races to become the 14th District's congressman, he was done being a candidate for political office. The chairman of Oberwei...
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Farnham, Madigan keep eye on seniorsMar 06, 2012 4:40 am - I’d like to thank State Rep. Keith Farnham and Hanover Township for their effort in bringing Attorney General Lisa Madigan’s office to Elgin to provide assistance and re...
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31 Dist. candidates talk pensions, deficits at forumMar 05, 2012 8:39 pm - Three of four Republican candidates from Lake County seeking an Illinois Senate seat addressed issues such as teacher pensiors and the state budget during a candidate fo...
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For Supreme Court: Mary Jane TheisMar 05, 2012 5:00 am - Four candidates are running in the Democratic primary for Illinois Supreme Court justice. While all are capable, the clear choice is Justice Mary Jane Theis, and we give...
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Hanover Twp. job fair coming March 12Mar 03, 2012 10:00 am - A job fair is being held from 2-6 p.m. Monday, March 12, at the Hanover Township Senior Center to give local residents an opportunity to meet with local employers. “This...
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Upset McConnaughay disavowed STOPMar 03, 2012 6:00 am - I was very disheartened to read Karen McConnaughay’s retort to the endorsement by STOP for her opponent Cliff Surges this week. That Mrs. McConnaughay, now experienced i...
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84th House candidates split on gambling expansionMar 02, 2012 4:30 am - In the Democratic primary for the 84th State House seat, one candidate is more open than the others to considering gambling expansion as a boost to the state budget. Car...
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25th District senate candidate focusing on fixing money problemsMar 02, 2012 12:00 am - Corinne Pierog knows economic growth would help the state of Illinois fix its financial problems. The St. Charles resident also understands the state has to address its ...
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Republican 28th Senate Dist. hopefuls talk state cutsMar 01, 2012 11:00 pm - The Republican hopefuls for the 28th Senate District seat say state lawmakers need to cut the low-hanging fruit and not just focus on big-ticket items, such as pension r...
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Elenz says Noland never built consensusMar 01, 2012 11:00 pm - Sen. Michael Noland’s challenger in the 22nd District is campaigning on the idea that he’ll do a better job bringing people together. Tim Elenz, of Streamwood, is hopin...