Illinois State Politics
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Did political party switch help Froehlich?Nov 09, 2008 10:00 pm - State Rep. Paul Froehlich of Schaumburg was able to keep his seat in Springfield despite his switch from Republican to Democrat in the middle of his term. For some reaso...
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Voters repudiated malicious politicsNov 09, 2008 10:00 pm - We have just completed a monumentally difficult electoral cycle. The issues were complex and daunting, and the stakes potentially enormous. Yet, in our local races for...
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Munson says thanks for supportNov 08, 2008 10:00 pm - Dear Friends: It has been an honor to represent you in the Illinois General Assembly for the last six years. It has been a remarkable experience and one that I will alwa...
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We applaud more discerning votersNov 06, 2008 10:00 pm - There were predictions of a Democratic tsunami. Of record voter turnout. There were calls to toss every incumbent out. There was anger and frustration over our economic ...
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Prochno: 'It's a lousy year to be a Republican'Nov 05, 2008 10:00 pm - Perhaps it was the Obama effect, maybe it was disproportionate campaign resources, or possibly it was an anti-government stance among voters that led Democrat Mark Walke...
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Suburban Republicans hope to lead Senate GOPNov 05, 2008 10:00 pm - As part of a sweeping leadership change in the state Senate, suburban Republicans are angling to head their party's struggling minority as downstate Sen. Frank Watson ha...
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Totals are in: Munson loses in 43rd House DistrictNov 05, 2008 10:00 pm - Ruth Munson, who on Tuesday lost the 43rd State Representative District seat she held since December 2002, said she has no regrets about her campaign and that she was hu...
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Election over, and the real work beginsNov 05, 2008 10:00 pm - Congratulations to all those people who voted Tuesday, especially to the young first-time voters. Exercising your right to vote is both patriotic and a major component ...
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Connelly wins in state House District 48Nov 04, 2008 10:00 pm - The 48th House District will remain a Republican seat. DuPage County Board member Michael Connelly of Lisle defeated Democrat Joseph Heneghan of Woodridge to replace ret...
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Ryg headed to victory in House District 59 raceNov 04, 2008 10:00 pm - Incumbent state Rep. Kathleen Ryg was headed for a clear victory Tuesday over her Republican opponent Daniel J. Sugrue. With ballots in 79 of 80 precincts in Lake and Co...