Illinois State Politics
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Gentes must give details on job lossOct 30, 2008 11:00 pm - Bill Gentes wrote of contrition in his letter to the editor on Oct. 17; however, he states the reason why he was not truthful about his employment was that he was embarr...
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Tax policy center of 27th Senate raceOct 30, 2008 11:00 pm - Peter Gutzmer refutes his opponent's claim he's out to raise taxes. State Sen. Matt Murphy's ad campaign includes a 30-second cable TV spot likening the Democrat to Gov....
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Nowak's the choice for cleaner actOct 30, 2008 11:00 pm - Since Dennis Reboletti has decided to vote with the polluters, I will vote against him. He says he will vote against the Clean Cars Act, a bill that will save us all mon...
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Daily Herald wrong on 44th house raceOct 30, 2008 11:00 pm - I was disgusted with the Daily Herald this morning upon reading the editorial board's endorsement of Republican challenger Peggy Brothman over state Rep. Fred Crespo. Re...
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Candidates should stick to truth in campaignsOct 30, 2008 11:00 pm - As long time residents of the 53rd District we are proud to call Sid Mathias our state representative. Sid embodies all that is good about public service. Everyone is en...
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Negative campaigning drags everybody downOct 30, 2008 11:00 pm - Greetings. I have supported Sid Mathias since he was first elected mayor of Buffalo Grove. I am supporting Sid Mathias now to continue as our state representative. I am ...
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District 33 candidates disagree on transportation bailoutOct 30, 2008 11:00 pm - District 33 Illinois senate candidates Dan Kotowski and Mike Sweeney don't agree on the new sales tax approved earlier this year to bail out public transportation. Sween...
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Brothman known for integrity, reliabilityOct 30, 2008 11:00 pm - Integrity, responsibility, and reliability are some of the characteristics of Peggy Brothman, who is running for state representative. I have known Peggy for many years ...
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Crespo has earned another two yearsOct 30, 2008 11:00 pm - I just read your editorial choice of endorsement in the 44th House District. Not only is it laughable, it is just not in step with the people who live in the district. S...
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Lifelong Dem once again voting for MathiasOct 30, 2008 11:00 pm - I am writing as a lifelong Democrat to express my outrage over the negative and defamatory mailings and television ads recently run by Carol Javens and the Illinois Demo...