Articles filed under State Legislature
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Maura Hirschauer: Candidate profile, Illinois House, 49th DistrictOct 05, 2020 1:00 am - Two newcomers - former elementary school teacher Maura Hirschauer of Batavia, a Democrat, and North Aurora Trustee Laura Curtis, a Republican - are running for the 49th ...
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Kifowit will challenge Madigan for speakershipOct 01, 2020 1:00 am - SPRINGFIELD - The longest-serving state legislative speaker in U.S. history will have a challenger from his own party in January. The Thursday announcement that Rep. Ste...
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Stephens, Darbro trade barbs over ties to corruptionSep 30, 2020 5:10 am - A longtime Northwest suburban politician and a first-time candidate backed by powerful House Speaker Mike Madigan exchanged barbs this week over their ties to alleged co...
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Endorsement: Dan Yost for state representative from Illinois House Dist. 61Sep 30, 2020 1:00 am - In the race for state representative from House District 61, one-term incumbent Democrat Joyce Mason faces a compelling challenge from Antioch village trustee Republican...
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41st House District candidates debate graduated income tax planSep 28, 2020 1:00 am - One of the hottest Illinois races on the Nov. 3 ballot is an issue that divides the candidates vying for the 41st House District: a constitutional amendment that would s...
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Apply for open state Senate seatSep 25, 2020 1:00 am - Suburban Democratic Party leaders are accepting applications from people interested in filling the vacant 30th state Senate District seat. State Sen. Terry Link of India...
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House District 49, 50 candidates talk taxes, helping small businessesSep 24, 2020 1:00 am - Candidates seeking to represent state House districts 49 and 50 weighed in on rising property taxes and bailing out small businesses struggling due to the COVID-19 pande...
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Endorsement: Barbara Hernandez for House Dist. 83Sep 24, 2020 1:00 am - In the race to represent District 83 in the Illinois House of Representatives, incumbent Democrat Barbara Hernandez faces a challenge from Republican Donald Walter, of A...
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Endorsement: Laura Hois for House Dist. 81Sep 24, 2020 1:00 am - Things have calmed down considerably since state Rep. Anne Stava-Murray first burst onto the Springfield scene in 2019 as a newly elected freshman lawmaker. She weathere...
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Didech pulls name from consideration to replace Terry Link in Illinois SenateSep 23, 2020 1:00 am - State Rep. Dan Didech, considered a front-runner to replace disgraced former state Sen. Terry Link, pulled his name from consideration in a surprise move Wednesday. Dide...