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League to host candidate forum for state legislative racesSep 28, 2026 10:45 am - The League of Women Voters is hosting candidate forums on Oct. 4 at Arlington Heights Memorial Library for state legislative races in the Nov. 3 election. The forums will feature candidates for House Districts 53 and 54, and Senate District 27.
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Over two dozen candidates to attend the first Election Expo at Waubonsee Community CollegeSep 23, 2026 11:57 am - Three League of Women Voters chapters are hosting the Fox Valley's first Election Expo on Sept. 29 at Waubonsee Community College in Sugar Grove, featuring candidate meet-and-greets, educational exhibits, and a free treat from Kimmer's Ice Cream.
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League of Women Voters to host two candidate forums in BataviaSep 17, 2026 5:32 pm - The League of Women Voters of Central Kane County will host two candidate forums on Sept. 22-23 at Batavia City Hall for contested races in the Nov. 3 General Election. The events will be recorded and streamed on BATV's YouTube Channel.
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League of Women Voters cancels Sept. 20 candidate event for two state legislative racesSep 15, 2026 10:17 am - The League of Women Voters of Roselle-Bloomingdale Area has canceled its Sept. 20 candidate forum for state Senate District 24 and House District 48 races after state Senate candidate Seth Lewis withdrew due to family commitments. The League's format requires all candidates to participate for fairness, making the event impossible without Lewis's attendance.
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Forums set for Bean, Davis Congressional race and 5 Northwest suburban state districtsSep 09, 2026 10:26 am - The race between Democrat Melissa Bean of Barrington and Republican Jennifer Davis of Huntley in the 8th Congressional District and those for five state legislative seats will be the subject of candidate forums this month.
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Illinois legislature’s Inspector General Michael McCuskey resigns amid criticismSep 08, 2026 3:42 pm - Illinois’ legislature soon will once again find itself without a legislative inspector general. Michael McCuskey will resign the watchdog post amid criticism about his ability to handle investigations. It’s the latest twist for a post that McCuskey’s two immediate predecessors described as “broken” and a “paper tiger.”
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Amid Democratic scandals, Illinois Republicans hoping to flip legislative seatsAug 20, 2026 6:43 pm - Illinois Republicans are hoping to buck historic midterm election trends by focusing on affordability and Democratic scandals in the Statehouse as they seek to emerge fro...
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Sen. Murphy hosting senior fraud seminar Aug. 26Aug 18, 2026 6:45 am - Illinois Sen. Laura Murphy will host a senior fraud seminar at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 26, at the Niles Senior Center, 999 Civic Center Drive, Niles.
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Suburban senator seeks nominations of veterans, military members to honorAug 17, 2026 3:42 pm - Illinois Sen. Adriane Johnson is asking constituents to nominate veterans and active-duty military members for this year’s 30 Wonders of the 30th District program.
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Kane County sheriff remains away from work, and no one is saying whyAug 14, 2026 6:58 am - More than four months after he reportedly was hospitalized with an undisclosed issue, Kane County Sheriff Ron Hain remains away from the office. Fellow county leaders won’t say why.
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