Illinois State Politics
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Plainfield roots figure prominently in 97th House raceOct 31, 2022 1:00 am - Both Democrat Harry Benton and Republican Michelle Smith, candidates for the 97th House seat, boast deep roots in their community. Now it's up to the district's resident...
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Senate candidates McConchie, Peterson debate SAFE-T Act, abortion at Palatine forumOct 28, 2022 5:00 am - Republican state Sen. Dan McConchie and Democratic challenger Maria Peterson jousted over issues including abortion and the SAFE-T Act on Wednesday during a forum sponso...
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Video: Candidates in 24th Senate, 47th House discuss SAFE-T Act and moreOct 28, 2022 1:00 am - The candidates in the 24th state Senate and 47th state House districts discussed the SAFE-T Act, abortion rights and more during a recent endorsement interview. Republic...
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48th state House candidates find some common ground on migrant busingOct 28, 2022 1:00 am - While disagreeing on many issues, both candidates vying for the 48th state House seat agree that migrants must be cared for after being bused to the area from the Texas ...
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Schaumburg Township GOP hosts Salvi, fellow candidates on Oct. 29Oct 25, 2022 1:00 am - U.S. Senate candidate Kathy Salvi, Illinois comptroller hopeful Shannon Teresi and state treasurer candidate Tom Demmer will be among the speakers Saturday at the Schaum...
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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...