Articles filed under Political Parties
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McKenna defends self polling while party chairmanDec 16, 2009 10:00 pm - Governor hopeful Andy McKenna continues to defend his decision to use Republican party resources to apparently test the waters for his own candidacy while he led the sta...
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Lt. gov candidate claims party conspiracy against QuinnDec 15, 2009 10:00 pm - SPRINGFIELD - A Democratic candidate for lieutenant governor claims party powers are out to get Gov. Pat Quinn's campaign, an allegation that one official's spokesman ca...
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Free-flowing Water Reclamation District primaryDec 15, 2009 10:00 pm - Ten Democrats are trying to squeeze into three commissioner openings on the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District in the Feb. 2 primary. The district is in charge of s...
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Hartstein first to question Sente at town hall meetingDec 14, 2009 10:00 pm - As part of her work as a state legislator, state Rep. Carol Sente makes town hall meetings a regular feature of her job. It's a chance to hear ideas from her constituen...
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Hynes blasts Quinn for early release programDec 14, 2009 10:00 pm - The controversial early release of state prisoners under Gov. Pat Quinn underscores his inability to lead, argues primary challenger Comptroller Dan Hynes. "All of this...
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GOP gubernatorial candidates square off in debateDec 14, 2009 10:00 pm - SPRINGFIELD - The Republican candidates for governor differed during a debate Monday over whether they'd borrow to pay state bills, invest in high-speed rail service and...
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Democratic candidate irks rivals with campaign spending ideasDec 14, 2009 10:00 pm - Chicago businessman Scott Cohen says he will spend up to $3 million of his own fortune on his Democratic race for lieutenant governor. But Cohen also argues others shoul...
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Democrats don't have to pay for DuPage health forumDec 14, 2009 10:00 pm - Democratic DuPage County Board members won't have to pay for the health care reform forum they sponsored in September. DuPage County State's Attorney Joseph Birkett said...
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Murphy says he's ready to monitor the governor -- if necessaryDec 14, 2009 10:00 pm - State Sen. Matt Murphy tells voters if they elect him lieutenant governor he will keep an eye on the state's chief executive. But if Murphy's favorite - former Illinois ...
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Five candidates want to represent 59th District in state HouseDec 13, 2009 10:00 pm - While there may be a certain glamor about sitting in the hallowed halls of the state Capitol, the five candidates in the race for the 59th House District seat know that ...