Illinois State Politics
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Bos, Syed disagree on bill hiking penalties for fentanyl crimesOct 24, 2022 1:00 am - While some state lawmakers are backing legislation that would make possession of small amounts of fentanyl a misdemeanor, state Rep. Chris Bos is co-sponsoring a bill th...
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Forum for Senate District 26 candidates Wednesday in PalatineOct 24, 2022 1:00 am - The League of Women Voters of the Palatine Area will host an in-person forum Wednesday for candidates for the Illinois Senate District 26 seat. Incumbent Republican Sen....
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21st state Senate opponents divided on 'right to unionize' constitutional amendmentOct 24, 2022 1:00 am - As a co-sponsor of "right to unionize" legislation in the state senate, Democrat Laura Ellman is clear about her support for adding Amendment 1 to the Illinois Constitut...
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Harry Benton endorsed for Illinois House District 97Oct 21, 2022 1:00 am - This endorsement is a consensus opinion of the Daily Herald Editorial Board. Democrat Harry Benton, a Plainfield village trustee, and Republican Michelle Smith, the...
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Endorsement: Grant for House Dist. 47Oct 21, 2022 1:00 am - This endorsement is a consensus opinion of the Daily Herald Editorial Board. The race for the 47th state House District seat pits two-term Rep. Amy Grant, a Wheaton...
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Endorsement: Nizamuddin for Illinois House Dist. 48Oct 21, 2022 1:00 am - This endorsement is a consensus opinion of the Daily Herald Editorial Board. The differences between 48th state House District candidates Azam Nizamuddin, a Bloomin...
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Endorsement: Lewis for Illinois Senate Dist. 24Oct 21, 2022 1:00 am - This editorial has been modified since its original online publication to clarify the phrasing of a paragrah relating to the residency of candidate Lauren Nowak. Un...
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Endorsement: Murphy for Illinois Senate in 28th DistrictOct 21, 2022 1:00 am - This endorsement is a consensus opinion of the Daily Herald Editorial Board. Park Ridge City Clerk Sal Raspanti says he decided to run for the Illinois Senate partl...
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Our endorsement for Illinois House District 45: Deanne MazzochiOct 21, 2022 1:00 am - This endorsement is a consensus opinion of the Daily Herald Editorial Board. In the state House 45th District, voters will choose either Republican Deanne Mazzochi,...
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Endorsement: Mussman for state rep in 56th DistrictOct 20, 2022 1:00 am - This endorsement is a consensus opinion of the Daily Herald Editorial Board. The newly drawn 56th Illinois House district has expanded considerably, requiring 12-ye...