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Moylan, Gott play Madigan-Rauner state budget blame game
By Christopher Placek
Sep 30, 2016 5:27 AM - Who's to blame for the state's budget stalemate, Gov. Bruce Rauner or House Speaker Michael Madigan? Marty Moylan and Dan Gott, candidates running for a two-year term in the 55th state House district, held to the party line Thursday during a debate of the issues before the Daily Herald Editorial Board.
State Senate candidates dispute where blame for pension inaction lies
By Doug T. Graham
Sep 30, 2016 5:34 PM - Two Northwest suburban state Senate candidates agree pension reform is a top legislative priority, but disagree about which Springfield leader is most to blame for nothing being done.
Cut budget or raise taxes? State budget divides 42nd House candidates
By Marie Wilson
Sep 29, 2016 2:11 PM - One candidate for the 42nd District state House seat favors getting more revenue to balance the state budget, while the other says making cuts is the best route.
63rd House candidates talk cutting spending, creating jobs
By Madhu Krishnamurthy
Sep 30, 2016 11:23 AM - Candidates vying for the 63rd House District seat this November cite cutting spending, passing a budget and resolving the state pension crisis among their top priorities.
Where 45th House candidates stand on pension fixes
By Katlyn Smith
Sep 29, 2016 6:21 PM - While Democratic challenger Cynthia Borbas supports a so-called millionaire's tax, Republican incumbent Christine Winger opposes increasing income taxes to chip away at the state's pension debt.
Rolling Meadows mayor sworn in as senator
Daily Herald report
Sep 29, 2016 10:42 PM - Surrounded by friends and family, Rolling Meadows Mayor Tom Rooney officially began the next phase of his political life Thursday night when he was sworn in as the next senator for Illinois' 27th District.
48th House candidates bring different political experience to the table
By Jessica Cilella
Sep 28, 2016 5:15 AM - Rep. Peter Breen and retired Lutheran pastor Steve Swanson bring vastly different political experiences to the table in the race for the 48th House District.
GOP incumbent state representative spends big to keep seat
By Christopher Placek
Sep 28, 2016 5:45 PM - A 20-year Republican state representative is spending big to retain his seat against a Democratic anti-O'Hare noise activist in what has quickly become the most expensive race for General Assembly in the state.
Bitterness resurfaces in rematch of Yingling, Drobinski
By Bob Susnjara
Sep 27, 2016 5:22 AM - Democratic state Rep. Sam Yingling and Republican opponent Rod Drobinski are in a rematch reminiscent of their hotly contested 2014 race.
League to host candidate forum Oct. 6
League of Women Voters of the Elgin Area
Sep 26, 2016 9:29 PM - On Thursday, Oct. 6, the League of Women Voters of the Elgin Area invites you to participate in a moderated candidate forum for the candidates running for 8th Congressional Representative, 22nd Legislative District Senator, Kane County Coroner, and Kane County Board District 22.

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