Illinois State Politics
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Challenge filed against Democrat's bid to unseat Ugaste
Aug 08, 2022 1:00 am - The candidacy of St. Charles resident Linda Robertson as a Democrat in the 65th state House District is being challenged by Kenneth Shepro, former chairman of the Kane C...
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What will General Assembly special session on abortion rights entail?Jul 12, 2022 5:00 am - Supporting women traveling a distance for an abortion, expanding the definition of who can perform the procedure and protecting providers could be among the policies Ill...
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Major fundraising underdogs among challengers to unseat incumbents
Jul 08, 2022 1:00 am - SPRINGFIELD - Four months before the general election, six incumbent state lawmakers appeared primed for an early rejection by voters based on unofficial tallies this we...
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Editorial: Now is the time to review Illinois gun lawsJul 07, 2022 1:00 am - This editorial is the consensus opinon of the Daily Herald Editorial Board As all of us try, and most of us fail, to wrap our heads around the unspeakably tragic, p...
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Cain declares victory in 66th House primary after Thrower concedes
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Primary between two Lake County Republicans vying for Illinois Supreme Court seat remains tightJun 30, 2022 1:00 am - The Republican primary race for Illinois Supreme Court District 2 has come down to a contest between two prominent Lake County leaders separated by around 1.5% of the vo...
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After 'historic' win in 51st House, 23-year-old Syed preparing to face incumbent BosJun 29, 2022 1:00 am - Fresh off what she labeled a "historic" victory in the Democratic primary for the state House 51st District seat, Nabeela Syed is now preparing to challenge incumbent Re...
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Ventura wins Democratic primary for 43rd state Senate seat; Republicans locked in tight raceJun 28, 2022 7:30 pm - Rachel Ventura won the Democratic primary for the 43rd state Senate District seat, while the Republican candidates were locked in a tight race late Tuesday night. Unoff...
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Hernandez holds slight lead over incumbent Willis in 77th House DistrictJun 28, 2022 7:30 pm - Norma Hernandez held a slight lead late Tuesday night over five-term incumbent Sen. Kathleen Willis in the Democratic primary race for 77th state House District seat. Un...
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Cain on top in tight race for GOP's 66th House primaryJun 28, 2022 7:30 pm - With all precincts counted, it appears Gilberts resident Connie Cain has won the Republican nomination for the 66th state House district. Unofficial results show Cain wi...