Articles filed under State Legislature
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52nd House District candidates differ on how far pension reform should goFeb 27, 2012 11:00 pm - The three Republican candidates in the 52nd House District primary race all point to pension reform as key to a long-term budget solution in Illinois, but they differ on...
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Richmond says fiscal restraint his calling cardFeb 27, 2012 11:00 pm - Dave Richmond wants to apply the philosophy he uses running Blackberry Township to statewide issues. He proudly cites his experience as supervisor. What sets him apart f...
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Gambling divides Nybo, DillardFeb 27, 2012 11:00 pm - The two DuPage County Republicans seeking their party’s nomination for the 24th District state Senate seat have differing views when it comes to gambling expansion in Il...
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GOP state Senate District 31 candidates discuss their economic ideasFeb 26, 2012 11:00 pm - Four candidates in the Republican primary for the 31st Senate District have ideas on how to boost the economy for the areas they would represent. Voters will select fro...
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Pollastrini in House Dist. 42, GOPFeb 25, 2012 11:00 pm - Voters in the Republican primary for Illinois House District 42 have four knowledgeable, energized candidates to choose from to represent their conservative views in Spr...
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Smolinski for Senate District 28, GOPFeb 25, 2012 11:00 pm - The race for the Republican state Senate District 28 features two capable and sincere candidates in Gayle Smolinski, longtime mayor of Roselle, and Jim O’Donnell, a chie...
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Kordik in state House District 46, GOPFeb 25, 2012 11:00 pm - Daniel Kordik and John “Chip” Humes are vying for the GOP nomination in House District 46 in the primary election on March 20. It’s a tough choice between two solid cand...
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Kifowit for House District 84, DemocratFeb 24, 2012 4:00 am - (This editorial was edited for clarification after initial publication.) The Democratic primary race in the 84th District of the Illinois House is a tough call. T...
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Morrison for Senate Dist. 29, DemocratFeb 24, 2012 4:00 am - Susan Garrett will have represented the 29th state Senate district for 10 years when she retires in 2013. As a Democrat, she appealed to the independents who populate th...
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Gaffney for House District 52, GOPFeb 24, 2012 4:00 am - After the death of state Rep. Mark Beaubien last year, Kent Gaffney of Lake Barrington was tapped to fill his 52nd District seat. Aiming to keep the job, Gaffney now fac...