Articles filed under Illinois Senate
-
Legislators to give insights on new session in Springfield at breakfastJan 24, 2013 3:29 pm - Submitted by Metro West Council of Government The Metro West Council of Government will host its annual Legislative Breakfast from 7:30 to 9:30 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 29, at...
-
Editorial: The fundamental problems of holding dual officesNov 26, 2012 4:00 am - Although we have differences with some of state Sen. Terry Link’s positions, we decided that his background and leadership merited our endorsement in the election just p...
-
State Sen. Terry Link to run for Waukegan mayorNov 20, 2012 12:47 pm - State Sen. Terry Link will run for mayor in Waukegan next year, the veteran lawmaker confirmed Tuesday. Link, who leads Lake County’s Democratic organization and has bec...
-
The challenges ahead for IllinoisNov 16, 2012 3:40 am - The campaigns are over. Now, it is clear. Four years ago when voters said that they demanded affordable health care, they meant it. In Illinois, when they said they dema...
-
Oberweis plans to focus on business retention to help 25th DistrictNov 08, 2012 9:00 am - What will Jim Oberweis do for the 25th State Senate district come January? Don’t expect him to bring home the bacon — as in money for roads or other infrastructure. “I’m...
-
Various factors led to Democratic wins in Lake County racesNov 07, 2012 12:41 pm - Hammered for most any problem emanating from Springfield, one would have thought the Democrats had an uphill battle in some state races, particularly those involving Rep...
-
When it comes to Oberweis, just call him ‘senator’Nov 06, 2012 8:08 pm - Jim Oberweis will finally get to take an oath of office. The Sugar Grove Republican was the winner Tuesday in the race to become the state senator for the 25th District....
-
Noland wins re-election in 22nd Senate race; Collins concedesNov 06, 2012 9:50 am - Michael Noland is headed to re-election in the 22nd state senate district. With 117 of 119 precincts reporting Election Day votes, Noland has 65 percent of those counte...
-
Duffy cruises to victory in 26th Senate DistrictNov 06, 2012 5:00 am - State Sen. Dan Duffy will hold onto his seat in the 26th District with an overwhelming victory Tuesday over Democratic challenger Amanda Howland. With all precincts repo...
-
Link easily retains seat in state SenateNov 06, 2012 5:00 am - State Sen. Terry Link, a Waukegan Democrat, won re-election handily in the 60th Senate District on Tuesday, garnering more than two-thirds of the vote in Lake County pre...