Articles filed under Republican Party
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Topinka attempts political comebackDec 17, 2009 10:00 pm - When Republican Judy Baar Topinka ran for governor in 2006, she warned that incumbent Democrat Rod Blagojevich was a ticking ethics time bomb who was bankrupting the sta...
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How voters perceive incumbent may determine Kane Co. board raceDec 16, 2009 10:00 pm - When voters go to the polls to select a Kane County Board member in the 15th District, the decision may hinge on whether incumbent Barb Wojnicki's voice is viewed as fie...
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Three reasons to run for SenateDec 16, 2009 10:00 pm - The last straw for Kathleen Thomas was when senators didn't respond appropriately to her letters about health care reform. Former downstate Judge Don Lowery had enough ...
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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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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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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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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 ...
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Speaker in the house: Gingrich stumps for Hastert's sonDec 11, 2009 10:00 pm - Republican Ethan Hastert added a second former Speaker of the House to his list of endorsements Friday as Newt Gingrich came to St. Charles to stump for a candidate with...