Articles filed under State Legislature
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Where 45th House candidates stand on pension fixesSep 29, 2016 1:00 am - How can Illinois address a staggering, roughly $111 billion shortfall in its pension system? The candidates for the state's 45th House District seat offer sharply differ...
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GOP incumbent state representative spends big to keep seatSep 28, 2016 1:00 am - A 20-year Republican state representative is spending big to retain his seat against a Democratic anti-O'Hare noise activist in what has quickly become the most expensiv...
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Bitterness resurfaces in rematch of Yingling, DrobinskiSep 27, 2016 5:22 am - Democratic state Rep. Sam Yingling and Republican opponent Rod Drobinski are in a rematch reminiscent of their hotly contested 2014 race. Both are on the Nov. 8 ballot f...
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Endorsement: Ives for Illinois House District 42Sep 27, 2016 1:00 am - The Daily Herald Editorial Board The candidates in the race for the state's 42nd House District provide a contrast in attitude and approach. Incumbent Republican Jeanne ...
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44th District hopefuls urge thinking beyond partisanshipSep 26, 2016 1:00 am - The candidates for the 44th District state House seat say voters should look beyond their party labels to determine who would be their more effective representative in S...
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Downers Grove leaders vying for 81st state House seatSep 26, 2016 1:00 am - Voters in the 81st state House District who saw their former representative step down after having "inappropriate online conversations" now get a chance to elect someone...
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League to host candidate forum Oct. 6Sep 25, 2016 11:00 pm - The League of Women Voters of the Elgin Area invites you to participate in a moderated candidate forum for the candidates running for 8th Congressional Representative, 2...
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House 56 hopefuls debate their bipartisan appealSep 23, 2016 1:00 am - Despite their different party affiliations and stances on Democratic Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan, both candidates for the 56th District state House seat Frida...
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Senate candidates Murphy, Thillens differ on direction of the stateSep 23, 2016 1:00 am - Voters from Rosemont to Roselle will get to choose from two candidates for state Senate this November who have contrasting visions for Illinois. Democratic incumbent Sen...
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How Illinois 59th House District candidates differ on term limitsSep 21, 2016 1:00 am - Both candidates for the Illinois 59th House District seat agree term limits should be enforced, but Democrat incumbent Carol Sente and Republican challenger Dawn Abernat...