Articles filed under State Legislature
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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 ...
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League of Women Voters of the Elgin Area begins candidate forums Oct. 2Sep 23, 2018 11:00 pm - Before the Nov. 6 General Election, the League of Women Voters of the Elgin Area will host four candidate forums starting Oct. 2. A meet-and-greet will be held a half-ho...
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What's driving the candidates in 58th state House raceSep 21, 2018 1:00 am - Republican Fredric Bryan "Rick" Lesser and Democrat Bob Morgan have very different reasons for seeking election to the state House's 58th District seat. Lesser said he w...
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49th District candidates talk taxes, term limitsSep 21, 2018 1:00 am - Two candidates vying to represent the 49th Illinois House District have different ideas for solving the state's fiscal problems. The race pits West Chicago Democrat Kar...
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Senate candidates disagree on recreational pot, budgeting approachSep 21, 2018 1:00 am - Republican state Sen. Dan McConchie and his Democratic challenger have differing views on the legalization of recreational marijuana and how to approach budgeting in Ill...
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District 61 rivals disagree on blaming Madigan for state's problemsSep 20, 2018 5:30 am - Republican state Rep. Sheri Jesiel of Winthrop Harbor criticized House Speaker Michael Madigan as power-hungry and unconcerned about the people of Illinois. But her Demo...
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Schneider, Bennett to debate Oct. 7 in DeerfieldSep 19, 2018 1:00 am - The candidates for Illinois' 10th Congressional District seat will face off in a debate Oct. 7, in Deerfield. Incumbent Democratic Rep. Brad Schneider and Republican ch...
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Mussman, Bernas look to bipartisan support in 56th DistrictSep 14, 2018 1:00 am - Democratic 56th House District state Rep. Michelle Mussman of Schaumburg and crosstown Republican rival Jillian Bernas say they expect to receive significant support fro...
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55th District hopefuls tout bipartisan appealSep 13, 2018 1:00 am - At a time when politicians and their supporters are becoming more narrowly defined by party, the candidates for state representative in the 55th District say they believ...
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State legislative candidates forum Sept. 23 in Arlington HeightsSep 12, 2018 1:00 am - Our Saviour's Lutheran Church in Arlington Heights will host a forum for state legislature candidates on Sunday, Sept. 23, featuring hopefuls in three election contests....