Kerry Lester
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Noland, Rauschenberger square off in heated radio debateSep 07, 2010 11:00 pm - Two Elgin candidates for 22nd state Senate sparred in a radio debate Tuesday, drawing distinct differences for voters who will choose between the Democratic incumbent an...
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State Sen. Duffy wants out of 'rubber stamp' green jobs advisory panelSep 06, 2010 11:00 pm - A suburban state senator has asked to be removed from an advisory board overseeing the implementation of a $425 million jobs initiative, saying he refuses to be a "rubbe...
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Suburban voters will play a major role in balance of powerSep 04, 2010 11:00 pm - There's a fight being waged right in your backyard. And on your doorstep, and in your mailbox. Labor Day weekend marks the traditional kickoff of campaign season, with e...
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Kirk, Giannoulias, outline spending cutsSep 02, 2010 11:00 pm - Candidates in the race for U.S. Senate both announced plans to rein in government spending this week, not missing the opportunity to trade barbs. Democrat Alexi Giannoul...
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Murphy stumps for Right Nation conferenceAug 31, 2010 11:00 pm - A prominent suburban Republican has made a promotional YouTube video encouraging attendance at a conservative conference in Hoffman Estates later this month. But state S...
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Campaigns aimed at reining in government tour suburbsAug 29, 2010 11:00 pm - Many hear "tour" and think rock star or exotic travel plans. But several conservative-leaning organizations are seeking to change that through newly formed spinoff campa...
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Kirk gets $3.4 million campaign boost from Republican committeeAug 27, 2010 11:00 pm - Mark Kirk's campaign Friday confirmed that the National Republican Senatorial Committee will be committing major funds toward his Senate bid. The committee plans to give...
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Suburban schools question Quinn's tax swap callAug 26, 2010 11:00 pm - Suburban school officials are a little leery of Gov. Pat Quinn's call to link an income tax hike and property tax cuts. While they welcomed the idea of property tax reli...
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Senate hopefuls agree on transit needs, disagree on fundingAug 26, 2010 11:00 pm - The two men who want to be Illinois' next U.S. senator both say improving public transportation for suburban residents is a top priority, though they have different idea...
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Suburban businesses behind Brady, but want to know what he's thinkingAug 25, 2010 11:00 pm - Earlier this month, the Illinois Chamber of Commerce placed its support for - and money on - Republican Bill Brady for governor. It wasn't a surprise. The 3,500-member g...