Illinois State Politics
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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, ...
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Ethics complaint filed against Lake County's Linda PedersenNov 12, 2009 10:00 pm - A local Democratic Party official has filed a complaint against Lake County Board member Linda Pedersen, alleging she violated state ethics rules by helping organize a f...
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Objections filed in Congressional, state racesNov 09, 2009 10:00 pm - Several Kane County residents running for Congress, the state House and the state Senate face objections to their candidacies in the Feb. 2 primary election, according t...
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Lake Co. Board chair wants cash for Route 53 extensionNov 03, 2009 10:00 pm - With lawmakers in Springfield squabbling over just about everything, it might seem like an odd time for a county official to request a multimillion-dollar handout. But t...
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Coat drive a heartwarming successOct 27, 2009 11:00 pm - Earlier this month, I partnered with Naper Settlement, the Naperville Jaycees and Indian Prairie School District 204 to host a Warmer Weather Coat Drive. As your State R...
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Fox Valley filingsOct 26, 2009 11:00 pm - Monday was the first day candidates could file for established-party nominations for county and statewide offices. The last day is Nov. 2. Here is a look at who filed Mo...
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Opening day filers for state, Cook County racesOct 26, 2009 11:00 pm - Here are the congressional and legislative candidates from the Northwest suburbs who filed on opening day for the Feb. 2 primary election. The filing deadline is Nov. 2,...
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Reform campaign finance, term lengthOct 25, 2009 11:00 pm - Meaningful campaign finance reform requires support for the reform commission recommendations. Legislators will be more inclined to take the tough votes that are needed ...
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Lake County briefsOct 20, 2009 11:00 pm - Legislators host coffees: Two local legislators will host coffees for constituents this week. State Rep. Carol Sente will be available from 7:30 to 8:30 a.m. Thursday, O...
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District 204 board member DeSart to challenge Senger in 96th House raceOct 20, 2009 11:00 pm - A clear-cut race is taking shape in the 96th House District with incumbent Republican Rep. Darlene Senger of Naperville announcing she wants to keep her job and an India...