Illinois State Politics
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GOP hopeful refutes tax problem chargesOct 24, 2008 11:00 pm - Anita Forte-Scott, the Republican challenger in the 56th District state representative race, has more than $43,000 worth of federal tax liens on the private school she o...
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21st Senate hopefuls have different views educationOct 24, 2008 11:00 pm - Republican State Sen. Dan Cronin and his opponent, Democratic challenger A. Ghani, have different views on ways to reform education. Cronin, of Elmhurst, has represented...
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Candidates agree Dist. 46 needs jobs, revenueOct 24, 2008 11:00 pm - The sluggish economy and resulting lack of jobs are the biggest issues facing the 46th District, both candidates for the Illinois House seat say. Republican Dennis Rebol...
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Why people become cynics about politicsOct 24, 2008 11:00 pm - Our government executive and legislative departments have forgotten their primary responsibilities are to take care of their respective areas and the citizens. They se...
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Is another moderate voice what we need?Oct 23, 2008 11:00 pm - During the course of her campaign, some have cited Dianne McGuire's calling her opponent "extreme" on some of her views as "negative politics". Dianne based her claim on...
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Is another moderate voice what we need?Oct 23, 2008 11:00 pm - During the course of her campaign, some have cited Dianne McGuire's calling her opponent "extreme" on some of her views as "negative politics". Dianne based her claim o...
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Munson has been advocate for 43rdOct 23, 2008 11:00 pm - Ruth Munson, the state representative of the 43rd District, is seeking re-election. During her term in office she has been an effective advocate for senior citizens, for...
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66th District race heats upOct 22, 2008 11:00 pm - Cable TV ads in the 66th state House race so infuriated a local mayor that he publicly called for an apology and retraction, threatening legal action on Wednesday. Elk ...
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Walker's DUIs now subject of GOP mailerOct 22, 2008 11:00 pm - Democratic candidate Mark Walker's drunken driving history is targeted in a Republican flier hitting mailboxes across the Northwest suburban district he hopes to represe...
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64th District candidates find common ground on Randall Road expansionOct 22, 2008 11:00 pm - The two men running for the 64th District State House seat say that a McHenry County proposal to raze 26 homes in Lake in the Hills won't happen on their watch. Republi...