Articles filed under State Legislature
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Richmond for Illinois Senate Dist. 25, GOPFeb 21, 2012 11:00 pm - Republican voters in the race for Illinois Senate District 25 are likely very familiar with at least one name among the three seeking the job. Dairy magnate Jim Oberweis...
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Pierog for Senate Dist. 25, DemocratFeb 21, 2012 11:00 pm - Although both candidates for the Democratic nomination for Illinois Senate District 25 are newcomers to statewide politics, experience does play into the qualifications ...
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Pankau for Senate Dist. 23, GOPFeb 21, 2012 11:00 pm - Republicans in Illinois’ 23rd Senate District face a difficult choice between two well-known DuPage County politicians. Carole Pankau has served in the Senate since 2005...
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Brownfield for Illinois Senate Dist. 23, DemocratFeb 21, 2012 11:00 pm - The race to represent the Democrats in the state Senate’s 23rd District features three highly engaging candidates, all of whom combine energetic thinking and a sincere i...
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White in Illinois Senate 31, GOPFeb 21, 2012 11:00 pm - Four credible candidates lined up to run in the Republican contest for Illinois Senate District 31 following incumbent Republican Suzi Schmidt’s decision not to seek re-...
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Noland for Senate Dist. 22, DemocratFeb 21, 2012 11:00 pm - In the Democratic primary for Illinois Senate District 22, incumbent Michael Noland, who was first elected in 2006, is challenged by a political newcomer, Tim Elenz. The...
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Bill Peterson endorses Gaffney in 52ndFeb 20, 2012 4:00 am - On March 20th Republican voters will have the opportunity to nominate state Rep. Kent Gaffney as their candidate in the November election. Before being appointed to the ...
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Sandack unhappy with ‘mystery opponent’ in 81st House raceFeb 19, 2012 11:00 pm - One would think having a rarely seen or heard from opponent in a state legislative race could only help your chances. But state Sen. Ron Sandack said his opponent’s “st...
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House 46 candidates debate experience, qualificationsFeb 19, 2012 11:00 pm - One candidate has been in elected office since the late 1980s. The other is a political newcomer, yet has managed to rack up major endorsements from the local Republican...
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Caring for aging parents:Feb 18, 2012 11:00 pm - State Rep. Carol Sente will host a Children of Aging Parents Symposium from 7 to 8:30 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 27 at the Highland Park Health and Fitness Center in Buffalo G...