Illinois State Politics
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Candidates’ stands on gambling helpfulMar 01, 2012 11:00 am - The Daily Herald did a nice job in its Feb. 18 paper reviewing the opinions of state senate opponents in the upcoming Republican primary, Kirk Dillard of Hinsdale, and C...
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Surges accuses McConnaughay of pay-to-playMar 01, 2012 4:30 am - A candidate in the Republican primary for the 33rd Senate District race says the “cozy relationships” between his opponent's political friends are the types of connectio...
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Rowe said she erred in disclosing 2001 arrestFeb 29, 2012 11:00 pm - Danielle Rowe said she responded sincerely, and what she thought to be truthfully, when she disclosed an 11-year-old arrest on her Daily Herald candidate questionnaire. ...
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Lake County candidate forum Monday:Feb 29, 2012 11:00 pm - The League of Women Voters will host a candidate forum on Monday, March 5 at the Round Lake Beach Cultural Center, 2007 Civic Center Way. It will run from 6:30 to 9:30 p...
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Democrats for 23rd Senate ready for budget decisionsFeb 29, 2012 11:00 pm - Illinois politicians might need to make budgetary decisions between “bad or worse, or worse and horrible” options, says Greg Brownfield, a Democratic candidate for the 2...
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Public service over self-serviceFeb 29, 2012 4:00 am - In every political race it would be an advantage if one or more candidates made the selection process easier by being exemplary. Being exemplary would come with a record...
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52nd House District candidates differ on how far pension reform should goFeb 27, 2012 11:00 pm - The three Republican candidates in the 52nd House District primary race all point to pension reform as key to a long-term budget solution in Illinois, but they differ on...
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Richmond says fiscal restraint his calling cardFeb 27, 2012 11:00 pm - Dave Richmond wants to apply the philosophy he uses running Blackberry Township to statewide issues. He proudly cites his experience as supervisor. What sets him apart f...
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Gambling divides Nybo, DillardFeb 27, 2012 11:00 pm - The two DuPage County Republicans seeking their party’s nomination for the 24th District state Senate seat have differing views when it comes to gambling expansion in Il...
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GOP state Senate District 31 candidates discuss their economic ideasFeb 26, 2012 11:00 pm - Four candidates in the Republican primary for the 31st Senate District have ideas on how to boost the economy for the areas they would represent. Voters will select fro...