Articles filed under State Legislature
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Can't change state as a DemocratOct 13, 2010 11:00 pm - Last year, Michelle Mussman knocked on my door seeking signatures for her Democratic petition to run for the 56th District State Representative seat. She was pleasant an...
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State House, Dist. 48: ConnellyOct 13, 2010 11:00 pm - For the last two years, incumbent Michael Connelly has been doing the job the voters in Illinois House District 48 elected him to do. The Lisle Republican quickly famil...
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Dist. 55 House candidates debate state income tax hikeOct 13, 2010 11:00 pm - The Democratic challenger for Illinois House District 55 says any solution to the state's financial mess that doesn't include an income tax increase is “dishonest and co...
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'Independent' claim not what it seemsOct 13, 2010 11:00 pm - State Rep. Dennis Reboletti has done an outstanding job fighting for the families of the 46th District and, in my book, is an unsung hero of DuPage County. He has sponso...
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Lauzen, newcomer duke it out for 25th Senate seatOct 13, 2010 11:00 pm - The race for the 25th District State Senate seat can be viewed as a study of contrasts. There's Chris Lauzen, an Aurora Republican who has held the seat since 1992 and h...
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State House Dist. 57: NekritzOct 13, 2010 11:00 pm - For four terms, Democrat Elaine Nekritz of Glenview, has represented the 57th House District that includes parts of Des Plaines, Mount Prospect, Prospect Heights, Niles,...
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Arlington Heights Chamber to host candidates forumOct 12, 2010 11:00 pm - The Arlington Heights Chamber of Commerce is hosting a candidates forum beginning at 6 p.m. Monday, Oct. 18, at the Metropolis Theater in downtown Arlington Heights. Am...
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Noland gets heat over timing of wife's hire, legislation passageOct 12, 2010 11:00 pm - State Sen. Michael Noland is getting heat from his opponent over legislation he sponsored helping community mental health boards and the Hanover Township Mental Health B...
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Q&A: Walker, Harris in House 66Oct 11, 2010 11:00 pm - In the race for the 66th House District race, Democrat Mark Walker, a first-term legislator, is challenged by Republican David Harris, who served almost a decade in the ...
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State senate candidates say why they're best for Lake Co.Oct 11, 2010 11:00 pm - Democrat state Sen. Michael Bond and his challenger, Republican Lake County Board Chairwoman Suzi Schmidt, have outlined reasons why they would be effective in Springfie...