Illinois State Politics
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Get involved in democratic processJan 26, 2010 10:00 pm - Traveling North Avenue, the fact that election season is upon us is undeniable. The electoral process is essential to our American identity. Spend five minutes watching ...
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Bassi disputes, defends 'present' votesJan 26, 2010 10:00 pm - Campaign tactics and advertisements can start to sound the same year-in and year-out, but residents of the 54th House district may find one mailer especially familiar. T...
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56th District GOP rivals talk funding, term limitsJan 26, 2010 10:00 pm - The Republican candidates for the 56th District state House seat both are eager in different ways for greater controls on party spending on campaigns and for term limits...
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Convention center pondered for former Lakehurst mall siteJan 26, 2010 10:00 pm - Could the former Lakehurst Shopping Center site in Waukegan become the home of a $70 million convention center? The multipurpose center would host major conventions, tra...
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House District 59 candidates favor campaign finance limitsJan 26, 2010 10:00 pm - Money talks. In the political arena, it shouts. All four candidates running for state House District 59 in the Feb. 2 primary say they favor limits on campaign contribut...
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GOP tries to keep Hebda campaign officialJan 26, 2010 10:00 pm - Republican Cynthia Hebda will stay off the primary ballot for the suburban 59th District legislative seat despite a late-campaign attempt to keep the Vernon Hills truste...
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Checking the claims on House District 50 mailersJan 25, 2010 10:00 pm - Every day brings a new set of glossy cards and pamphlets from candidates for office. They either cite their own skills and character, or denounce those of their opponent...
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Hartstein is a true community leaderJan 25, 2010 10:00 pm - These are exceptional times, not only for individuals but for all forms of government units, including the state of Illinois. In many ways, the State is at a crossroads,...
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Hartstein calls Sente ads a distortionJan 25, 2010 10:00 pm - Calling it the "most absurd campaign piece he has ever seen," state House District 59 candidate Elliott Hartstein said his Democratic primary opponent is using "distorti...
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Sente is a leader who participatesJan 25, 2010 10:00 pm - I recently had the honor of participated in State Rep. Carol Sente's Education Advisory Committee evaluating legislative proposals written by local students in our commu...