Illinois State Politics
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Sente forms advisory panelsMar 29, 2010 11:00 pm - State Rep. Carol Sente (D-Vernon Hills) is inviting residents to any of three citizen advisory committees, being held from 5-8 p.m. Monday, April 5 at the Vernon Area Pu...
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Former State Sen. Dick Klemm dies at 73Mar 23, 2010 11:00 pm - Former State Sen. Dick Klemm, an influential longtime fixture in McHenry County politics, died Monday night as a result of a stroke. He was 73. Klemm, a Republican who s...
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Court agrees to hear Rauschenberger caseMar 23, 2010 11:00 pm - The Illinois Supreme Court has agreed to hear a case involving a court challenge to throw Elgin Republican Steve Rauschenberger off the November ballot because he voted ...
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Garrett to host town hall meetingsMar 19, 2010 11:00 pm - State Sen. Susan Garrett will co-host a series of town hall meetings Saturday, March 20 and Sunday, March 21, with state Reps. Karen May and Elaine Nekritz, in Lake Bluf...
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Elgin, Kane Co. towns bracing for even more cuts in state fundingMar 15, 2010 11:00 pm - Last year, Elgin social service agencies joined to decry cuts in state funding. On Monday, the chorus grew louder, this time with municipalities protesting a proposal to...
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Call for upheaval and reform of GOPMar 10, 2010 10:00 pm - I deeply appreciate the landslide support that voters in the Republican Feb. 2 primary provided for me and our volunteers. The clear message, at least in our Republican...
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Lake County briefsFeb 28, 2010 10:00 pm - Sullivan collecting phones You can donate used cellular phones for troops overseas by dropping them off at state Rep. Ed Sullivan Jr.'s office in Mundelein. Sulli...
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Thanks for GOP nod in 41st DistrictFeb 10, 2010 10:00 pm - I would like to thank the wonderful residents of the 41st Legislative District for enthusiastically expressing their support for me on Election Day. It is a privilege an...
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56th District race a party battle between unknownsFeb 04, 2010 10:00 pm - With Ryan Higgins elected the Republican nominee for the 56th District state House seat this week, both parties are gearing up for what promises to be a fierce contest t...
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Political experience doesn't always guarantee a winFeb 03, 2010 10:00 pm - If you compare Elliott Hartstein's political resume with state Rep. Carol Sente's, the difference is obvious. Hartstein served on village, school and zoning boards since...