Articles filed under State Legislature
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Candidates should stick to truth in campaignsOct 30, 2008 11:00 pm - As long time residents of the 53rd District we are proud to call Sid Mathias our state representative. Sid embodies all that is good about public service. Everyone is en...
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Negative campaigning drags everybody downOct 30, 2008 11:00 pm - Greetings. I have supported Sid Mathias since he was first elected mayor of Buffalo Grove. I am supporting Sid Mathias now to continue as our state representative. I am ...
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District 33 candidates disagree on transportation bailoutOct 30, 2008 11:00 pm - District 33 Illinois senate candidates Dan Kotowski and Mike Sweeney don't agree on the new sales tax approved earlier this year to bail out public transportation. Sween...
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Brothman known for integrity, reliabilityOct 30, 2008 11:00 pm - Integrity, responsibility, and reliability are some of the characteristics of Peggy Brothman, who is running for state representative. I have known Peggy for many years ...
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Crespo has earned another two yearsOct 30, 2008 11:00 pm - I just read your editorial choice of endorsement in the 44th House District. Not only is it laughable, it is just not in step with the people who live in the district. S...
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Lifelong Dem once again voting for MathiasOct 30, 2008 11:00 pm - I am writing as a lifelong Democrat to express my outrage over the negative and defamatory mailings and television ads recently run by Carol Javens and the Illinois Demo...
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Crespo deserves credit, re-electionOct 30, 2008 11:00 pm - I have been getting a lot of political mail lately, and I am really tired of the mudslinging and lies that are coming from the Republican challenger Peggy Brothman. She ...
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Munson maintains vote not anti-veteranOct 30, 2008 11:00 pm - On May 21, a measure for the state to provide funding for veterans was approved in Springfield with votes rigidly following along party lines. House Bill 6545 passed by ...
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Munson has proved herselfOct 30, 2008 11:00 pm - As an Elgin resident I have been impressed by Rep. Ruth Munson's tenacious support of taxpayers. Even facing a gridlocked legislature that struggles to pass a budget, Re...
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Candidates spar over mailers' claimsOct 30, 2008 11:00 pm - State Sen. Matt Murphy's not too thrilled with his opponent's campaign material, either. A mailer sent by Peter Gutzmer to tens of thousands of households in the 27th Se...