Illinois State Politics
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John O'Neil a public servantOct 27, 2010 11:00 pm - I cannot let the letter slandering John O'Neil that appeared in the Oct. 20 Fencepost go unanswered. O'Neil is the Republican candidate for state representative in the 6...
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Dist. 41 candidates talk education, social service fundingOct 27, 2010 11:00 pm - Illinois is almost broke and its schools and social service agencies are getting stiffed by the state. Both candidates running for the open Illinois House seat in Distri...
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Sente working to fight corruptionOct 26, 2010 11:00 pm - Our state has a sickening history of corruption in government, and so called “honest” politicians make excuses for their cronies or pass the blame. I am glad that Carol ...
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Rauschenberger a friend to seniorsOct 26, 2010 11:00 pm - On behalf of the 100,000 individuals living in nursing homes and the 80,000 professionals who provide them care, the Health Care Council of Illinois, the state's largest...
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A true friend and partner in Dist. 42Oct 26, 2010 11:00 pm - I am no longer willing to sit silently and tolerate what I believe to be either bad decisions being made or lack of willingness by elected officials to address the reall...
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Dems pour cash into 59th House raceOct 26, 2010 11:00 pm - Democratic party leaders have taken a heavy interest in the 59th District state representative race, pouring in cash and resources to hold the seat it has controlled for...
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59th District hopefuls discuss social issuesOct 26, 2010 11:00 pm - Republican Dan Sugrue, 46, an attorney from Green Oaks, is challenging incumbent Democrat Carol Sente, 49, a business owner from Vernon Hills, who was appointed state le...
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Hearing set on ethics complaint against 54th House candidate MorrisonOct 26, 2010 11:00 pm - The Illinois State Board of Elections will hold a hearing Friday to determine what action, if any, will be taken on an ethics complaint against Tom Morrison, Republican ...
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Charge of double-dipping off the markOct 26, 2010 11:00 pm - The argument of 28th District State Senator wannabe, Corinne Plerog, doesn't hold water. She accuses State Sen. John Millner of “double-dipping.” As the Daily Herald Oc...
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Tryon helping to end pay-to-playOct 26, 2010 11:00 pm - We are very lucky in Huntley to have Mike Tryon as our state representative. Despite the Democratic majority in both the House and Senate, Republican Mike Tryon has been...