Articles filed under Political Parties
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43rd Dist. race shows political inefficiencyOct 11, 2009 11:00 pm - As a reporter and a skeptic, I don't have much faith in politicians and government. Some might call me cynical. I prefer the term "jaded." But it doesn't take a doctoral...
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Oak Park attorney joins Democrat race for governorOct 08, 2009 11:00 pm - An Oak Park trial lawyer says he will take on Gov. Pat Quinn and Illinois Comptroller Dan Hynes in the Democratic primary for the state's top post. Ed Scanlan, 59, annou...
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Prepare for your Waterloo, DemocratsOct 06, 2009 11:00 pm - The unmitigated hypocrisy emanating from the political left has reached the apex of hubris and surrealism. Diane Niesman's Aug. 15 rant against all the "hate mongering" ...
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State GOP plans gubernatorial debateOct 05, 2009 11:00 pm - The Illinois Republican Party has scheduled a debate for the long list of GOP candidates for governor to take place after contenders file petitions to secure a spot on t...
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McPartlin won't seek re-election as Elk Grove Twp. Democratic chiefOct 05, 2009 11:00 pm - Brian McPartlin, who once headed the Illinois tollway, will give up a shot at keeping his spot leading the Elk Grove Township Democrats. McPartlin penned a letter to mem...
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Quigley backs Quinn for governorOct 05, 2009 11:00 pm - In something short of a political surprise, Democratic 5th District U.S. Rep. Mike Quigley endorsed Gov. Pat Quinn Monday. "For me, the best indication of future behavio...
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U.S. Rep. Roskam's Honduras stance reinforcedOct 03, 2009 11:00 pm - U.S. Rep. Peter Roskam maintained his stance against President Barack Obama's efforts in Central American Honduras after a meeting with a foreign leader not officially r...
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Rauschenberger to run again for state senateOct 02, 2009 11:00 pm - Elgin Republican Steven Rauschenberger will take another run at a state senate seat in the 22nd District, a position he held for more than 14 years from late 1992 to Feb...
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Tea to honor Democratic women leadersOct 02, 2009 11:00 pm - The Northwest Suburban Women Democrats will honor progressive Democratic women leaders at a tea in the tradition of Eleanor Roosevelt, 2:30-4:30 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 11, at...
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It's time for Illinois to turn the pageSep 30, 2009 11:00 pm - Over the last 10 years we have seen the destruction that corrupt leaders in Springfield are capable of. It started with George Ryan and continued with Rod Blagojevich. I...