Articles filed under State Legislature
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House 56 rivals say jobs, lower taxes the goal of state budget fixJan 04, 2010 10:00 pm - It took a crisis for the state budget to become a passionate issue for many Illinois voters, and thus the legislative candidates seeking to serve. The two Republican can...
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Braiman supports Hartstein in 59thJan 03, 2010 10:00 pm - These are exceptional times, not only for individuals but for all forms of government units, including the state of Illinois. In many ways, the State is at a crossroads,...
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Could they do any worse?Jan 03, 2010 10:00 pm - Rookie state lawmaker Carol Sente just might be on to something. The Vernon Hills Democrat, appointed to serve out state Rep. Kathy Ryg's term when Ryg left to run a chi...
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Lincolnwood mayor backs Hartstein bidJan 03, 2010 10:00 pm - Elliott Hartstein will bring a significant voice to Springfield for all residents of the 59th district. His dedication to better government is reflected in his long time...
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62nd House hopefuls say change is needed in employee pensionsJan 02, 2010 10:00 pm - Both Republican candidates for state representative in the 62nd House District believe changes are needed in Illinois' pension system for public employees. But state Rep...
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Lake County briefsJan 01, 2010 10:00 pm - Political debate in Grayslake: League of Women Voters of Lake County, the Daily Herald and Grayslake High School District 127 will host a debate with congressional and s...
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Candidates flock to social media to connect, influenceJan 01, 2010 10:00 pm - If John Kennedy was the first presidential candidate made for television, Barack Obama might have been the first made for the Internet. With his campaign's heavy relianc...
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Lack of TOPPER support familiar to BassiDec 31, 2009 10:00 pm - Six-term incumbent state Rep. Suzie Bassi has never enjoyed support from Palatine Township's Republican organization, TOPPER. And in case there was any doubt of where th...
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Bassi, Morrison spar over record in House 54 primaryDec 29, 2009 10:00 pm - Two Republicans are vying for the 54th District state House seat in the Feb. 2 primary, and both are trying to spin Illinois' budget mess in their favor. Six-term incumb...
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Ballot challenge for McQuillan not over yetDec 29, 2009 10:00 pm - One way or the other, Bob McQuillan of Geneva intends to be in the running Feb. 2 for the Republican nomination for the state 50th House seat. McQuillan has filed paperw...