Articles filed under Political Parties
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Taylor, Wyatt on opposite sides of video gambling in Kane Co. District 5Jan 14, 2010 10:00 pm - When Kane County Board member Bill Wyatt recasts his vote in favor of video gambling next month, the only question will be if he's doing it as a re-elected incumbent. Wy...
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Hynes the clear choice for Democratic governorJan 14, 2010 10:00 pm - A year ago, when the governorship was thrust upon Democrat Pat Quinn in times of historic duress, we knew the task before him was enormous. We also knew he would have th...
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Candidates debate 'gravy train' issue on water districtJan 14, 2010 10:00 pm - First of a series on issues facing candidates in the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District race. When it comes to perks, it's a glass-half-full, glass-half-empty world...
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Signs must stay off public propertyJan 13, 2010 10:00 pm - Kirk Dillard wants to save taxpayers' money? I am dismayed at the amount of illegal campaign advertising signs on public lands that Kirk Dillard, Republican candidate fo...
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A 'love' of governing vs. new blood in Kane Dist. 17 raceJan 13, 2010 10:00 pm - One is known locally for her vast collection of hats. The other has a favorite quote posted on his Facebook page: "Never never give up." The race of the Democratic nom...
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Quinn rambles, critics bristle over State of the StateJan 13, 2010 10:00 pm - SPRINGFIELD - Just weeks before voters go to the polls, Gov. Pat Quinn used his State of the State speech Wednesday to deliver a free-form 73-minute address painting the...
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Kane Co. Board candidates split on county pay issuesJan 13, 2010 10:00 pm - The two candidates in the Kane County Board District 25 Republican primary are split over how to provide equalized pay and benefits for county workers and board committe...
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Conservative 8th Dist. candidate Walsh talks about 'liberal' pastJan 13, 2010 10:00 pm - As he's campaigned for the suburban 8th District congressional seat, Republican Joe Walsh has painted himself as a staunch conservative who opposes abortion and gun cont...
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Schillerstrom talks preventive care, saving toes and cashJan 13, 2010 10:00 pm - SPRINGFIELD - DuPage County Board chairman and GOP gubernatorial candidate Bob Schillerstrom vowed Thursday never to raise taxes and said he would make cuts throughout s...
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State's financial woes weigh heavily on 50th house GOP candidatesJan 13, 2010 10:00 pm - The state's financial mess weighs heavily on the minds of the three candidates for the Republican nomination for state House 50th District. Freshman state Rep. Kay Hatch...