Illinois State Politics
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Schmitz represents the 49th District wellJan 31, 2008 10:00 pm - It is my distinct privilege to know state Rep. Tim Schmitz and I am pleased to support him in the race in District 49. I have worked with Tim on many issues and have al...
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Accessible Schmitz has served us wellJan 31, 2008 10:00 pm - I received a political mailer from state Rep, Tim Schmitz's opponent. I was disappointed to see he chose to tear down someone I highly respect. As both a village clerk a...
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Pick Schmitz, Lauzen & McConnaughayJan 31, 2008 10:00 pm - I have been involved in local politics for just about 40 years on the township level. I retired three years ago after 31 years on the Plato Township Board, 26 of those ...
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Krenz will assure our voices are heardJan 31, 2008 10:00 pm - In the past few weeks, I have had the wonderful opportunity to speak with Jim Krenz. He has always made himself available and has always spoken candidly with me. He has ...
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Both candidates lay claim to most endorsementsJan 31, 2008 10:00 pm - As Republican voters in the House District 66 race ask themselves where candidates stand on health care, taxes and business incentives, there's one more question they mi...
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Good choices for conservative votersJan 30, 2008 10:00 pm - The Kane County Conservative Coalition was established in 2002 to educate voters on the best conservative options on the ballot. We endorse: State Senator Chris Lauzen f...
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Q&A with Dist. 50 hopefulsJan 30, 2008 10:00 pm - Four candidates are vying for the Republican nomination for the state House 50th District in the Tuesday primary -- real estate broker Anton L. Graff, 50, of Yorkville; ...
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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...