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Ex-congressman's wife appointed to seat of legislator who resigned amid sex scandal
Aug 18, 2018 9:05 PM - Helene Miller Walsh, wife of former U.S. Rep. Joe Walsh, was sworn in Saturday to replace a Republican state representative who resigned amid accusations he unlawfully posted nude photographs of an ex-girlfriend on a fake social media account. -
New law caps 'golden parachutes' for local government leaders
Aug 16, 2018 1:00 AM - A new law will cap severance deals at 20 weeks of pay for local government administrators in Illinois. The Daily Herald documented six-figure severance deals this year for administrators in Libertyville, Vernon Hills and Des Plaines Elementary District 62. -
Rooney town hall Aug. 20 in Rolling Meadows
Aug 12, 2018 4:26 PM - State Sen. Tom Rooney will host a town -all meeting Monday, Aug. 20 in Rolling Meadows to discuss issues facing the state and Northwest suburbs. -
Constable: Why suburban schools back immigration safe zones
Aug 9, 2018 5:28 AM - "We were hearing from our students because they were worried," a Mundelein school officials said in explaining why he backs immigration safe zones. A bill on Gov. Bruce Rauner's desk would establish policies limiting immigration enforcement in schools, hospitals, libraries and courthouses.
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Lake Bluff's Lesser to run in 58th DistrictAug 7, 2018 11:00 AM - Republican Party leaders have chosen Lake Bluff resident Rick Lesser to be the GOP candidate for the 58th House District seat in the November election.
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How Democratic dynasties, Republican infighting and big campaign money shape fall races
Aug 7, 2018 12:50 PM - Republican Amanda Biela's candidacy for Illinois House in a district that includes North suburban and Chicago neighborhoods offers a snapshot of Democratic political dynasties, Republican infighting, and the influence of big campaign money.
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Sauer withdraws as state House candidate after scandal
Aug 7, 2018 5:25 PM - Nearly a week after a sex scandal led to his resignation, former state Rep. Nick Sauer of Lake Barrington formally withdrew Tuesday as the Republican nominee for the state House 51st District seat. -
Lake County state's attorney now investigating Sauer allegations
Aug 5, 2018 6:29 PM - Lake County prosecutors are investigating allegations former state Rep. Nick Sauer of Lake Barrington unlawfully posted nude photos of an ex-girlfriend on a fake Instagram account. -
Sauer's resignation doesn't guarantee a Democratic win in 51st District race
Aug 2, 2018 7:28 PM - Republican state Rep. Nick Sauer's resignation after a bombshell revelation involving nude photos of an ex-girlfriend and the internet doesn't necessarily hand his the 51st District seat to the Democrats. -
State Rep. Nick Sauer resigns after nude photos complaint
Aug 3, 2018 10:05 AM - Republican state Rep. Nick Sauer of Lake Barrington resigned after the publication of a news story stating he posted nude photos of an ex-girlfriend to the internet.
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