Articles filed under Republican Party
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Village president takes on incumbent in 25th SenateJan 07, 2010 10:00 pm - A bumpy stretch of state Route 56 led Sugar Grove Village President Sean Michels to run for the Republican nomination for state Senate District 25. "It seems minor," he ...
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Kirk: In Afghanistan for 4 more yearsJan 07, 2010 10:00 pm - Fresh from a serving in Afghanistan, U.S. Rep. Mark Kirk said he supports President Barack Obama's troop surge there but expects the mission to last as long as four more...
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2 lieutenant governor hopefuls say office could be eliminatedJan 07, 2010 10:00 pm - SPRINGFIELD - Lieutenant governor hopeful Sen. Matt Murphy said he'd be open to eliminating the very office he's running for in an effort to rein in the size and cost of...
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Palatine hosts forum for Cook Co. board candidatesJan 06, 2010 10:00 pm - The last time Cook County Board President Todd Stroger came to Palatine in an official capacity, he faced a hostile audience irate at the sales tax hike that was about t...
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Higgins is better qualified for Dist. 56Jan 06, 2010 10:00 pm - In a recent article in the Daily Herald it stated that the Republicans of District 56 are split. This is not only untrue but another example of incorrect reporting. The ...
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District 5 candidates talk about concerns, issues in Kane CountyJan 05, 2010 10:00 pm - Two Republicans are vying in the Feb. 2 primary for Kane County Board District 5. Melisa Taylor, 41, a Sugar Grove Village Board trustee, is challenging incumbent Bill W...
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House District 59 candidates say they have solutions to state's budget woesJan 05, 2010 10:00 pm - All but one candidate in the race for the 59th House District are opposed to raising taxes to plug an $11 billion state budget shortfall. Republicans Mohan Manian of Gr...
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DuPage chairman candidates offer plans for countyJan 05, 2010 10:00 pm - Four high-powered Republicans are seeking their party's nomination for DuPage County Board chairman in the Feb. 2 primary election. The field features state Sen. Dan Cro...
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Murphy campaign backed by Senate GOP leaderJan 05, 2010 10:00 pm - SPRINGFIELD - Senate Republican leader Christine Radogno endorsed Sen. Matt Murphy in the crowded race for lieutenant governor Wednesday, saying it will be her only endo...
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Senate candidates say little on immigrationJan 05, 2010 10:00 pm - Illinois politicians and activists have helped shape the national immigration debate, but those vying for President Barack Obama's former U.S. Senate seat had little of ...