Articles filed under State Legislature
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Gay marriage a big issue but not biggest, candidates sayOct 04, 2012 5:30 am - While the question whether same-sex couples should be legally allowed to marry is percolating on both the state and federal levels, suburban candidates on both sides of ...
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Beaubien reiterates independence despite $50,000 from MadiganOct 03, 2012 11:00 pm - Beaubien gets big boost in 52nd race, asserts independence
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77th House incumbent learns territory of redrawn districtOct 03, 2012 4:00 pm - The incumbent in the state’s 77th House District, Angelo “Skip” Saviano, isn’t taking his challenger lightly. The Elmwood Park Republican, who has been a state represen...
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Dillard keeps eye on governor's mansion while defending 24th District seatOct 03, 2012 2:00 pm - Kirk Dillard is a man running two races. The 19-year Illinois Senate Republican insists he's focused solely on defending his 24th District seat against Democrat A. Ghani...
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28th Senate hopefuls talk pension reformOct 03, 2012 12:51 pm - Democratic state Sen. Dan Kotowski says he will stop pension abuse by preventing politicians from double-dipping, while his challenger in the 28th Senate District race, ...
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Mussman, Lawson outline pension-reform prioritiesOct 03, 2012 12:40 pm - Democratic state Rep. Michelle Mussman of Schaumburg and crosstown Republican challenger John Lawson agree that public pension reform is one of the most important tasks ...
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Where did moderate Republicans go?Oct 03, 2012 4:40 am - I’m a resident of the 52nd State House District, where right-wing Republican David McSweeney is running against Independent Dee Beaubien. No Democratic candidate is runn...
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Sente, Mathias argue about experienceOct 02, 2012 6:00 pm - As Republican Sidney Mathias and Democrat Carol Sente battle for a spot in the Illinois House, Sente is trying to portray Mathias as a “career politician” while he argue...
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Gambling expansion divides 55th House hopefulsOct 02, 2012 11:35 am - Candidates vying for the 55th House District seat in November are divided on gambling expansion in the state. Newcomer Republican Susan Sweeney faces Democratic Des Plai...
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Jobs, growth important in House District 62, candidates sayOct 02, 2012 5:30 am - Jobs are the focus for two candidates from Grayslake running for state representative in the 62nd District. Avon Township Supervisor Sam Yingling, a Democrat who advocat...