Articles filed under State Legislature
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Candidates coming to special needs forumAug 08, 2010 11:00 pm - Being a father of a special needs boy, my wife and I have experienced first hand the lack of help from state agencies in Illinois. Every year I update my son's eligibili...
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State Rep. Jack Franks outspending challenger 100-1Aug 08, 2010 11:00 pm - If Republican John O'Neill manages to unseat incumbent state Rep. Jack Franks in the 63rd District, it won't be because of O'Neill's fundraising strength. Helped by cash...
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Your news: Walker uses legislative recess to connect with constituentsAug 03, 2010 11:00 pm - State Rep. Mark Walker (D-Arlington Heights) has used every free afternoon to walk door to door, talking about state issues and connecting with constituents. Walker, who...
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Roth puts needs of residents firstAug 03, 2010 11:00 pm - Streamwood's Mayor Billie Roth has more than proven that her "hands on" leadership style works. Billie was elected during a time when Streamwood was on the brink of fina...
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Local candidates following Obama's e-campaign modelAug 01, 2010 11:00 pm - Not only did Barack Obama's 2008 presidential campaign embrace social media, but social media, in turn, embraced Obama. The campaign boasted $6.5 million in online dona...
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Rep. Schmitz ramps up fundraising in second halfJul 29, 2010 11:00 pm - Incumbent State Rep. Tim Schmitz has built a strong fundraising lead over his Democratic challenger in the 49th District, but political newcomer Jennifer Barconi still m...
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Tryon dwarfs Kaempfe in 64th House race fundraisingJul 28, 2010 11:00 pm - Incumbent state Rep. Mike Tryon dwarfed his Democratic challenger for the 64th District in fundraising during the first half of 2010, state election records show. Accord...
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Donations strong for Hatcher's re-election bid in 50th House raceJul 28, 2010 11:00 pm - State Rep. Kay Hatcher has spent $67,135 so far this year in her bid to be re-elected to her state House 50th District seat. The numbers are from the semiannual D-2 camp...
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Foreclosure seminar coming to BartlettJul 26, 2010 11:00 pm - A foreclosure seminar to assist local residents struggling to pay their mortgages will be held at 7 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 12, at the Hanover Township Center, 250 S. Route ...
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Roth deserves our vote for legislatureJul 25, 2010 11:00 pm - I know that many people in Streamwood would agree with me in saying that Billie Roth has earned and deserves our support. One can see where Billie's priorities are simpl...