Articles filed under State Legislature
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Democratic candidates to talk with voters Oct. 11Sep 30, 2018 11:00 pm - Many people try to learn what they can about people running for public office before they cast their vote in November, but few have the opportunity or the time to hear f...
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Candidates to debate at Oct. 14 Arlington Heights forumSep 30, 2018 1:00 am - Candidates in local races will debate during a forum Sunday, Oct. 14, at the Arlington Heights Memorial Library. Candidates invited to the event, scheduled from 1 to 6 p...
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50th House candidates disagree on Madigan's influence over Springfield politics, term limitsSep 29, 2018 1:00 am - In most statehouse races, candidates' top concerns often are rising property taxes and the state's fiscal woes. House Speaker Mike Madigan's real or perceived influence...
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Crespo, Baumer say their support goes beyond partySep 29, 2018 1:00 am - Democrat @StateRepCrespo & Republican @Katyfor44 say their support in their rematch in the 44th District goes beyond party labels. #twill As they head toward their ...
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How 58th District candidates differ on graduated income taxSep 28, 2018 1:00 am - The candidates for the 58th District seat in the state House have differing views on a proposed graduated income tax for Illinois residents. A graduated income tax syste...
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Candidates forum Oct. 6 at Barrington librarySep 28, 2018 1:00 am - Candidates in state and federal races have been invited to a forum Saturday, Oct. 6, at the Barrington Area Library. Candidates invited to the event, scheduled from 10 a...
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Mason says budget crisis inspired her to challenge Jesiel for District 61 seatSep 27, 2018 1:00 am - Democratic state House candidate Joyce Mason said Illinois' infamous budget impasse - and the financial havoc it caused from 2015 to 2017 - inspired her to run for the G...
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59th District candidates discuss potential solutions to state's pension crisisSep 26, 2018 5:30 am - Their ideas include 401(K) plan, buyouts
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Gun violence, exodus from Illinois among issues in 29th District Senate raceSep 25, 2018 1:00 am - Democratic state Sen. Julie Morrison of Deerfield said she's running for re-election because she remains committed to passing legislation aimed at reducing gun violence....
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Naperville House candidate says race prompted residency questionsSep 24, 2018 1:00 am - State representative candidate Valerie Montgomery intends to pursue her election bid, despite a court ruling that the Naperville Democrat doesn't live in the 41st House ...