Illinois State Politics
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43rd Dist. race shows political inefficiencyOct 11, 2009 11:00 pm - As a reporter and a skeptic, I don't have much faith in politicians and government. Some might call me cynical. I prefer the term "jaded." But it doesn't take a doctoral...
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Lake County briefsOct 08, 2009 11:00 pm - Coffee with Bond: Residents are invited to join state Sen. Michael Bond of Grayslake for coffee from 8 to 10 a.m. Friday at Something's Brewing, 1126 E. Washington St. B...
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Lake County briefsOct 06, 2009 11:00 pm - Town hall meeting: Newly appointed state Rep. Carol Sente hosts a town-hall meeting at 6 p.m. Wednesday at the Central Lake YMCA, 700 Lakeview Drive, Vernon Hills. Sente...
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Rauschenberger to run again for state senateOct 02, 2009 11:00 pm - Elgin Republican Steven Rauschenberger will take another run at a state senate seat in the 22nd District, a position he held for more than 14 years from late 1992 to Feb...
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Ex-Elgin official wants old job backOct 02, 2009 11:00 pm - Remember the November 2008 state election? It could be déjà vu all over again in November 2010 - at least in Elgin. Ruth Munson, an Elgin Republican who was ousted last ...
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Greater O'Hare Association hosts legislative breakfastSep 30, 2009 11:00 pm - The Greater O'Hare Association will host its annual Legislative Breakfast, 7:30-9:30 a.m. Oct. 9 at Belvedere Banquets, 1170 W. Devon Ave., Elk Grove Village. Scheduled ...
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Riess enters 51st District raceSep 30, 2009 11:00 pm - Hawthorn Woods village trustee Steve Riess announced his candidacy Wednesday for the 51st state representative seat, citing state spending as a priority. A village trust...
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Rep. Sente to hold town hall meetingSep 30, 2009 11:00 pm - State Rep. Carol Sente invites constituents to her first Town Hall meeting, at 6 p.m. Oct. 7 at the Central Lake YMCA, 700 Lakeview in Vernon Hills. Sente, who was appoi...
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It's time for Illinois to turn the pageSep 30, 2009 11:00 pm - Over the last 10 years we have seen the destruction that corrupt leaders in Springfield are capable of. It started with George Ryan and continued with Rod Blagojevich. I...
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Lake County briefsSep 29, 2009 11:00 pm - Local teens honored: Two high school students from Lake County have been named semifinalists in the 46th annual National Achievement Scholarship program. Marina M. Willi...