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From social worker to senator, Santa Maria is latest Arlington Heights trustee off to SpringfieldNov 09, 2026 6:23 pm - Carina Santa Maria, a social worker and Arlington Heights village trustee, will be sworn in as a state legislator in January, following a political journey that began when she lobbied the village board to allow a group home in 2021.
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Arlington Heights’ Canty among names floated for new Illinois House speakerNov 09, 2026 1:06 pm - Women are anticipated to make up more than half the Democratic caucus that will choose a new speaker when the House is sworn into office in January. Among the names being mentioned is state Rep. Mary Beth Canty of Arlington Heights.
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Chris Welch says he will not seek another term as House speaker in 2027Nov 05, 2026 7:54 am - Illinois House Speaker Emanuel “Chris” Welch’s hold on power has been thrown into doubt after 26 current and incoming Democratic lawmakers, nearly a third of his caucus, called for new leadership following months of criticism over his handling of sexual harassment allegations and his leadership style.
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Last Republicans standing: How the Trump effect grew Dems suburban footprint, devastated GOPNov 04, 2026 6:52 pm - Trump wasn’t on the ballot but politicos surmise his presence still affected down-ballot candidates.
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Two years after narrow defeat, Peterson wins 52nd House seatNov 04, 2026 3:41 pm - Two years after losing her bid for the Illinois House District 52 seat by only 47 votes, Democrat Maria Peterson flipped the script on incumbent Rep. Martin McLaughlin in Tuesday's election.
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Syed rides scooter, blue wave to win in Illinois Senate District 26Nov 04, 2026 12:48 pm - Nabeela Syed, who currently serves as the representative in the House 51st District, defeated incumbent state Sen. Darby Hills Tuesday in the 26th Senate District.
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Peterson beats McLaughlin in 52nd House District rematchNov 03, 2026 8:32 pm - The Associated Press has called the 52nd House district race for Democratic challenger Maria Peterson.
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Syed wins 26th Senate race against HillsNov 03, 2026 8:29 pm - Democrat Nabeela Syed holds a commanding 10 percentage-point lead against incumbent Republican Darby Hills in the race for the 26th Senate District.
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Decision Day: Here are some races to watch when the polls close TuesdayNov 01, 2026 2:36 pm - When the polls close Tuesday night, most political junkies and partisans will turn their gaze to Washington, D.C., to watch how the battle for control of Congress plays out. But closer to home, several suburban contests — along with a handful of tax-hike referendums — also bear close watching when the results come in.
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Race for 65th District seat in Illinois House features Rivard, UgasteOct 29, 2026 4:34 pm - The race for state representative in the 65th District in the general election is between Democrat Ricky Rivard and incumbent Republican Dan Ugaste.
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