Illinois State Politics
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Voters should ignore shrill attacks on MathiasOct 30, 2008 11:00 pm - Until recently, local politics, elections for school board, municipal and state legislature used to remind me of high school athletics - free from the bitter partisanshi...
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Appreciates Mathias's many years of serviceOct 30, 2008 11:00 pm - We are residents of Buffalo Grove and feel a deep gratitude to Sid Mathias for his many years of service to our community. Lately, we have been inundated with material m...
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Lots of cash in 43rd House raceOct 30, 2008 11:00 pm - Who will hold the 43rd Illinois state representative seat for the next two years? That's the $539,077.84 question voters will answer Tuesday. That's at least how much mo...
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Froehlich not telling voters about his party switchOct 30, 2008 11:00 pm - I am a resident of the 56th district, currently represented by Paul Froehlich. However, I am not supporting him in his re-election bid. The sad thing about my support is...
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Forte-Scott will fight for women's healthOct 30, 2008 11:00 pm - Anita Forte-Scott understands how breast cancer can affect our lives. She is, and always has been, a vocal advocate for those suffering from breast cancer. Anita has par...
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Mathias has always pushed for children's safety
Oct 30, 2008 11:00 pm - Recent scare mail pieces sent by candidate Carol Javens against our representative, Sid Mathias, are patently inaccurate and a distortion of facts. Representative Mathia...
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Prochno words hard for her constituentsOct 30, 2008 11:00 pm - There are serious issues at stake this election and serious differences between the candidates. Taxes, education reform and bringing new jobs to our community are just a...
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49th candidates at odds on school fundingOct 30, 2008 11:00 pm - A political newcomer hopes to unseat a longtime state representative in the race for Illinois' 49th District. Democrat Rachel Shattuck, 24, a real estate transaction ma...
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Grandfather says she's got the backbone for the jobOct 30, 2008 11:00 pm - I am writing today to give you a more personal perspective of Anita Forte-Scott, state representative candidate for the 56th District. I am Anita's grandfather and have ...
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Forte-Scott is campaigning on the factsOct 30, 2008 11:00 pm - The other day I received an automated call from Paul Froehlich in which he accused his opponent, Anita Forte-Scott, of being a liar. After listening to the recorded mess...