Illinois State Politics
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House District 59 candidates say they have solutions to state's budget woesJan 05, 2010 10:00 pm - All but one candidate in the race for the 59th House District are opposed to raising taxes to plug an $11 billion state budget shortfall. Republicans Mohan Manian of Gr...
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McQuillen stays on ballot in 50th House raceJan 04, 2010 10:00 pm - A Judge Monday denied an objector's request to remove Bob McQuillan of Geneva from the Feb. 2 Republican primary ballot for the 50th House District seat. According to Mc...
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Lake County briefsJan 04, 2010 10:00 pm - MHS yearbook honored: The 2009 Mundelein High School yearbook, Obelisk, recently received a first place award in a national yearbook competition sponsored by the ...
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House 56 rivals say jobs, lower taxes the goal of state budget fixJan 04, 2010 10:00 pm - It took a crisis for the state budget to become a passionate issue for many Illinois voters, and thus the legislative candidates seeking to serve. The two Republican can...
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Braiman supports Hartstein in 59thJan 03, 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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Could they do any worse?Jan 03, 2010 10:00 pm - Rookie state lawmaker Carol Sente just might be on to something. The Vernon Hills Democrat, appointed to serve out state Rep. Kathy Ryg's term when Ryg left to run a chi...
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Lincolnwood mayor backs Hartstein bidJan 03, 2010 10:00 pm - Elliott Hartstein will bring a significant voice to Springfield for all residents of the 59th district. His dedication to better government is reflected in his long time...
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62nd House hopefuls say change is needed in employee pensionsJan 02, 2010 10:00 pm - Both Republican candidates for state representative in the 62nd House District believe changes are needed in Illinois' pension system for public employees. But state Rep...
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Lake County briefsJan 01, 2010 10:00 pm - Political debate in Grayslake: League of Women Voters of Lake County, the Daily Herald and Grayslake High School District 127 will host a debate with congressional and s...
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Candidates flock to social media to connect, influenceJan 01, 2010 10:00 pm - If John Kennedy was the first presidential candidate made for television, Barack Obama might have been the first made for the Internet. With his campaign's heavy relianc...