Articles filed under Illinois House
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Sandack unhappy with ‘mystery opponent’ in 81st House raceFeb 19, 2012 11:00 pm - One would think having a rarely seen or heard from opponent in a state legislative race could only help your chances. But state Sen. Ron Sandack said his opponent’s “st...
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House 46 candidates debate experience, qualificationsFeb 19, 2012 11:00 pm - One candidate has been in elected office since the late 1980s. The other is a political newcomer, yet has managed to rack up major endorsements from the local Republican...
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Caring for aging parents:Feb 18, 2012 11:00 pm - State Rep. Carol Sente will host a Children of Aging Parents Symposium from 7 to 8:30 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 27 at the Highland Park Health and Fitness Center in Buffalo G...
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42nd House candidates argue about who’s ‘in’ and who’s ‘out’Feb 16, 2012 4:30 am - The four Republican candidates in the 42nd House District are arguing over who is or isn’t a political insider — and whether such experience may be a benefit as a state ...
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Second-chance candidates get their shot on March 20Feb 14, 2012 11:00 pm - This year, 8th District congressional candidate Tammy Duckworth is avoiding using words like “fight” and “war” in her campaign. Her opponent in the March 20 Democratic p...
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McSweeney far outspending 52nd District House opponents Gaffney, RoweFeb 13, 2012 11:00 pm - If the three-way GOP primary race for the 52nd House District seat were based solely on fundraising, David McSweeney’s victory on March 20 would be all but locked up. In...
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58th Republicans disagree on Medicaid reformFeb 13, 2012 11:00 pm - Lauren Turelli, a Lake Forest Republican running for the 58th House seat, said she supports Gov. Pat Quinn’s suggestion to cut $2 billion from the Medicaid budget as a f...
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Environmental committee meetsFeb 13, 2012 11:00 pm - The Environmental Citizen Advisory Committee will meet from 7 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 16, at Vernon Hills High School, 145 Lakeview Parkway, Vernon Hills. The public me...
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84th House hopefuls won't rule out extending income tax hikeFeb 08, 2012 11:00 pm - When Illinois lawmakers increased the personal income tax rate to 5 percent last year, they gave it an expiration date — 2015. One of three Democratic candidates for sta...
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52nd District GOP candidates share focus on financesFeb 07, 2012 11:00 pm - The three-way GOP primary for the 52nd District Illinois House seat formerly held by Mark Beaubien of Barrington features candidates who boast very different backgrounds...