Articles filed under State Legislature
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Mel Thillens faced DUI, property destruction chargesOct 17, 2014 1:01 am - A Republican candidate for state representative admits to "youthful indiscretions" some 15 years ago when he was charged with driving under the influence and destruction...
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Drugs, gangs, Ferguson hot topics at Kane Co. sheriff debateOct 16, 2014 5:30 am - Addressing community dangers caused by gangs and drugs and the relationship between a police department and the citizens it serves became campaign issues Wednesday night...
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Budget cut ideas separate 81st House candidatesOct 16, 2014 1:01 am - Medicaid often is targeted as one area of the state budget where cuts should be made, and the candidates for the 81st state House seat in the Downers Grove area are amon...
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Endorsement: Neither candidate merits support in Senate Dist. 30Oct 16, 2014 1:01 am - Democratic Illinois Sen. Terry Link of Waukegan is one of the prime movers on so-far-unsuccessful efforts to add a casino in Lake County and slot machines at Arlington P...
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Endorsement: Wheeler in House 64Oct 16, 2014 1:01 am - Voters in Illinois House District 64 are fortunate to have a choice between two well-informed candidates: Republican incumbent Barbara Wheeler and Democratic firefighter...
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District 46 House candidates disagree on marriage equalityOct 15, 2014 1:01 am - When it comes to marriage equality, the two candidates for the state's 46th District House seat could not be any further apart. Heidi Holan is the Republican challenger ...
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State revenue, spending divide 41st House candidatesOct 15, 2014 1:01 am - When it comes to finances, candidates for the 41st state House seat are divided over whether Illinois faces a revenue problem or a spending problem. Democrat Ed Agustin ...
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Endorsement: Winger has the edge in House Dist. 45Oct 14, 2014 1:01 am - With state Rep. Dennis Reboletti not running for re-election in House District 45, a new legislator is guaranteed to be elected Nov. 4. Jenny Burke, an Itasca District 1...
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Endorsement: Nybo for Senate Dist. 24Oct 14, 2014 1:01 am - Voters in Illinois Senate District 24 have two strong choices to consider on Nov. 4: Republican Chris Nybo and Democrat Suzanne Glowiak. Both are knowledgeable candidate...
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Endorsement: Morrison for House Dist. 54Oct 14, 2014 1:01 am - Republican Tom Morrison is a staunchly conservative lawmaker who has represented the Palatine-area House District 54 since his first election in November 2010. His most ...