Illinois State Politics
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Gentes: a 'devoted public servant'Jan 30, 2008 10:00 pm - When I moved to Round Lake some 13 years ago, I wanted to find ways to serve the community. One of my opportunities came when Mayor Bill Gentes appointed me a commissio...
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Prochno: Setting the record straightJan 30, 2008 10:00 pm - I am replying to a letter in the Jan. 26 Daily Herald by my opponent. I am a proud Republican who has never pulled a Democratic ballot. My opponent stated that my agend...
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New campaign issue: abortionJan 29, 2008 10:00 pm - Abortion rights have suddenly become a campaign issue in the 56th District Democratic primary, even though the stances of both candidates aren't exactly diametrically op...
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For change, elect Krenz in the 49thJan 29, 2008 10:00 pm - I was very disappointed by a recent letter by Wendy Harries regarding the Republican race for the Illinois 49th District House seat. I received both of the Jim Krenz pie...
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Q&A with Krenz and SchmitzJan 29, 2008 10:00 pm - Two candidates are vying for the Republican nomination for the state 49th District House seat in the Tuesday primary -- businessman Jim Krenz, 50 of Carpentersville and ...
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48th House candidates focusing on taxes, transportationJan 29, 2008 10:00 pm - Improving transportation, attracting business and limiting taxes are all on the priority list of the three Republican candidates seeking their party's nod in the 48th Ho...
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Schmitz right pick for House District 49Jan 28, 2008 10:00 pm - For the past six years I have worked with one of the most committed public servants for the 49th District you will ever witness, Tim Schmitz. We may not see eyeto eye o...
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Who's the 'true Democrat' in Dist. 56 race?Jan 28, 2008 10:00 pm - The primary race between state Rep. Paul Froehlich and challenger John Moynihan began with a debate over Democratic credentials and is wrapping up the same way. Only thi...
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Mass transit, Route 59 among top concerns for 96th District candidatesJan 27, 2008 10:00 pm - Two candidates for state representative in House District 96 are running in the Feb. 5 Republican primary for their party's nod to appear on the November ballot. The sea...
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Moynihan has the courage to leadJan 27, 2008 10:00 pm - To the editor: John will bring a common sense, bipartisan and cooperative approach to find fiscally sound solutions to the problems facing our community and our state. J...