Illinois State Politics
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Anti-Semite booted from ballot in 10th District raceDec 17, 2009 10:00 pm - An admitted anti-Semite making his latest bid for Congress was removed from the Feb. 2 primary ballot by state election officials on Thursday. Richard B. Mayers, 38, of ...
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Hartstein first to question Sente at town hall meetingDec 14, 2009 10:00 pm - As part of her work as a state legislator, state Rep. Carol Sente makes town hall meetings a regular feature of her job. It's a chance to hear ideas from her constituen...
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State Rep. Walker meets Des Plaines KiwanisDec 14, 2009 10:00 pm - State Rep. Mark Walker spoke Dec. 8 to members of the Des Plaines Kiwanis Club about his effort to create jobs and revitalize the state economy. "Every day, I talk to pe...
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Five candidates want to represent 59th District in state HouseDec 13, 2009 10:00 pm - While there may be a certain glamor about sitting in the hallowed halls of the state Capitol, the five candidates in the race for the 59th House District seat know that ...
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GOP candidate stays on ballot after voting Democrat last yearDec 10, 2009 10:00 pm - Attempts to derail Republican Steve Rauschenberger's comeback bid hit a roadblock Thursday, likely sending the matter into the courts as the primary fast approaches. Rau...
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Morrison lands Palatine GOP backing over BassiDec 05, 2009 10:00 pm - A challenger to state Rep. Suzie Bassi landed the official endorsement of the Palatine Township Republican organization Saturday, continuing a historic feud between the ...
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Rauschenberger a Democrat? Primary ballot could thwart comebackDec 03, 2009 10:00 pm - Republican veteran Steve Rauschenberger's attempt to take back his Elgin-based state Senate seat is under threat because he may not be Republican enough. In the latest b...
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Lake County briefsNov 24, 2009 10:00 pm - Sente collecting clothes State Rep. Carol Sente's office is sponsoring a winter clothing drive. Area residents can drop off new or gently used coats, hats, gloves, scarv...
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Objection filed against Forte-Scott candidacyNov 16, 2009 10:00 pm - Recycling is usually considered virtuous, but not in the way it's being alleged in the Republican primary for the 56th District House seat. A Rolling Meadows resident ha...
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Sente talks about her first days in the state HouseNov 14, 2009 10:00 pm - When state Sen. Terry Link, leader of the Democratic Party in Lake County, called Vernon Hills resident Carol Sente and asked if she wanted to serve in the state House, ...