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Who's running for statewide officesMar 15, 2022 1:00 am - SPRINGFIELD - In addition to the governor's race, the most contentious Illinois primary battles will be for the secretary of state nominations. Longtime Democratic incum...
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'The proof's in the details': Suburban mayors, business leaders react to Pritzker budgetFeb 03, 2022 4:00 am - Suburban officials and experts had mixed reactions to Gov. J.B. Pritzker's budget proposals Wednesday. In his speech, Pritzker advanced an "Illinois Family Relief Plan" ...
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'Nobody's pushover': Governor candidate Richard Irvin on COVID-19, crime and his GOP recordFeb 02, 2022 12:00 am - Despite an influx of cash from wealthy donors, Aurora Mayor and Republican gubernatorial candidate Richard Irvin said "I am nobody's pushover" when asked about the contr...
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GOP candidates for governor blast Pritzker's 'so-called relief' planFeb 02, 2022 12:00 am - The five gubernatorial candidates competing in the June 28 Republican primary had harsh words for Gov. J.B. Pritzker's budget address Wednesday. Darren Bailey"Pritz...
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Pritzker formally presents budget plan to fight inflation, with tax cuts and a property tax rebateFeb 02, 2022 12:00 am - SPRINGFIELD - With inflation soaring and snow falling, Gov. J.B. Pritzker on Wednesday offered tax relief on groceries, gasoline and property as part of a $45.4 billion ...
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Five months to go: Here's what you need to know to prepare to vote in Illinois' primaryJan 26, 2022 4:00 am - This story has been edited from its original version to correct that voters in McHenry County will be voting for candidates in county board districts 1-9. Illinois ...
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Irvin gets backing from GOP establishment for gubernatorial runJan 26, 2022 12:00 am - Republican gubernatorial candidate and Aurora Mayor Richard Irvin rolled out a list of familiar GOP names to serve as campaign advisers Wednesday, including House Republ...
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Aurora Mayor Richard Irvin enters GOP primary race for governorJan 17, 2022 12:00 am - Aurora Mayor Richard Irvin jumped into a crowded Republican primary for governor Monday, asserting he is the best pick to take on Democratic Gov. J.B. Pritzker in the ge...
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Gubernatorial hopeful Schimpf to address Schaumburg GOP Jan. 15Jan 13, 2022 12:00 am - Former state Sen. Paul Schimpf will speak and answer questions Saturday during the Schaumburg Township Republican Organization's ongoing program introducing the Republic...
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Suburban politicians hope to be at the top of the ticket on statewide ballotJan 12, 2022 4:30 am - Suburban Republicans are taking starring roles in what's shaping up to be a bruising and boisterous primary election for a standard-bearer to challenge Democratic Gov. J...