Articles filed under Illinois Senate
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Politics of scare tactics unproductiveApr 16, 2014 5:00 am - It's something you might expect from a blogger with extremist views, full of panic and hyperbole. "URGENT ALERT - YOUR ACTION REQUIRED. GUN GRABBERS TURN UP THE HEAT. NE...
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Editorial: Study waterway agency before pulling plugMar 28, 2014 5:00 am - State Sen. Terry Link this week pulled down his proposed legislation to eliminate the Fox Waterway Agency, saying the idea needs more study. Yes, it does. The proposal h...
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Harmon cruises to Democratic primary winMar 18, 2014 1:01 am - Longtime incumbent state Sen. Don Harmon, fending off a 39th Senate District Democratic primary challenge Tuesday night, says he still has a lot of things to accomplish ...
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Nybo winner in 24th Senate District raceMar 18, 2014 1:01 am - Former Republican state Rep. Chris Nybo was an easy winner for the Republican nomination for the senate seat vacated by gubernatorial candidate Kirk Dillard. With all of...
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Plenty of hot DuPage County primary racesMar 16, 2014 8:00 am - Voters in Tuesday's DuPage County primary will pick their party's nominees for numerous county, state and congressional seats to advance to the November general election...
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Challenger takes issue with Harmon's vote on pensionsFeb 25, 2014 4:30 am - The Democratic primary between a longtime state senator and his challenger in the 39th Senate District may center on a key vote taken by the incumbent on state pension r...
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Will Democrats take Republican ballots March 18?Feb 21, 2014 3:30 am - The compelling Republican primary race for governor continues to dwarf anything happening on the Democratic ballot on March 18, so the question naturally arises whether ...
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Endorsement: Reboletti for state Senate Dist. 24, GOPFeb 20, 2014 12:01 am - With Kirk Dillard seeking the governor's office, two well-known names are looking to take his spot in the state Senate from District 24. State Rep. Dennis Reboletti of E...
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Proposal would give Olympians state tax break on winningsFeb 19, 2014 12:01 am - A suburban Democrat wants to make it easier for Jason Brown to skate through the upcoming tax season following his Olympic bronze win. State Sen. Julie Morrison of Deerf...
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Lawsuit could pave way for Cullerton to lead DuPage DemocratsFeb 18, 2014 4:30 am - With state Sen. Tom Cullerton considering a bid to become chairman of the DuPage Democratic Party, two of his supporters are mounting a legal challenge that could help c...