Articles filed under Illinois Senate
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Kirk takes on Duckworth's family history in debateOct 27, 2016 1:00 am - SPRINGFIELD - In a debate packed with testy exchanges, Republican U.S. Sen. Mark Kirk ribbed Democratic U.S. Rep. Tammy Duckworth's family history of military service an...
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State Senate candidates Murphy, Thillens debate ties to party bossesOct 21, 2016 1:00 am - Democratic incumbent state Sen. Laura Murphy and Republican challenger Mel Thillens fended off accusations from one another about being beholden to party leaders and spe...
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Rooney serves as Arlington Heights principal for the dayOct 18, 2016 1:00 am - Newly sworn state Sen. Tom Rooney is gearing up for the rough and tumble world of Springfield politics. What better way to prepare than presiding over a grade school? Ro...
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Endorsement: Castro in Senate Dist. 22Oct 13, 2016 1:00 am - There is no incumbent in Senate District 22, as incumbent Mike Noland is retiring. The challengers are Democrat Cristina Castro of Elgin, a longtime Kane County Board me...
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Budget an issue in Bush-Amrozowicz state senate raceOct 12, 2016 1:00 am - Two state senate candidates in Lake County agree on a need to balance Illinois' budget, but have differing ideas on accomplishing the goal. Republican newcomer Michael A...
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State Senate candidates Cullerton, Lewis disagree on term limitsOct 11, 2016 1:00 am - Candidates in the Illinois Senate District 23 race joked during a recent meeting with the Daily Herald editorial board that the biggest difference between them is their ...
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Smodilla, Castro on pensions, education and more in Senate 22 raceOct 07, 2016 1:00 am - With the longtime incumbent not seeking re-election, voters in the state's 22nd Senate District will have a new - and distinct - choice Nov. 8 between Republican Tracy S...
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Lester: Cullerton attacks opponent for extra exemption he also gotOct 06, 2016 5:20 am - Democratic state Sen. Tom Cullerton of Villa Park is criticizing his opponent for taking an extra property tax exemption. But records show Cullerton's own tax bill conta...
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Pierog tries to unseat Oberweis in state Senate's 25th DistrictOct 06, 2016 1:00 am - State Sen. Jim Oberweis and challenger Corinne Pierog agree on at least one thing. Voters should be allowed a referendum to change how the state draws legislative distri...
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Endorsement: Morrison for state Senate in District 29Oct 05, 2016 1:00 am - In two previous terms as state senator from the 29th District, Democrat Julie Morrison, of Deerfield, has shown herself to be a conscientious, hard-working and independe...