Articles filed under State Legislature
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Pressure on Mathias over StoneSep 03, 2012 4:52 am - We were greatly disappointed to hear that state Rep. Sidney Mathias ducked direct questions posed at his Town Hall meeting regarding his collaboration with and support f...
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Judge rejects appeal in Illinois 27th Senate DistrictAug 31, 2012 12:54 pm - Democrat David Page will appear on the ballot in his bid for the 27th Senate District seat, currently held by Republican state Sen. Matt Murphy of Palatine. A Cook Count...
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Free health and wellness fairAug 27, 2012 10:30 am - A woman and senior health and wellness fair sponsored by state Rep. Sandy Cole is set for 9 a.m. to noon, Wednesday, Aug. 29 at the Round Lake Beach Civic and Cultural C...
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Voters grilling candidates about pension fixAug 27, 2012 5:04 am - SPRINGFIELD — Voters may not follow all the details of the state’s huge pension problem, but they know a train wreck when they see one. Legislative candidates from a sam...
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Mussman is in this for us, not herselfAug 20, 2012 5:00 am - I have lived in my neighborhood association as an original owner for 35 years. I am realistic about the complicated issues we face as a nation and a community. I met Mi...
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Job ‘boot camp’ gave him info he neededAug 20, 2012 5:00 am - I am writing to express my appreciation to state Rep. Michelle Mussman for hosting the recent “Job Boot Camp” at the Schaumburg Township District Library. As a recent g...
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It’s time for GOP to lead state legislatureAug 20, 2012 5:00 am - Voters have many reasons to be angry about what is going on — and what is not being done — in Springfield under the leadership of House Speaker Michael Madigan and Senat...
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29th District candidates Morrison, Friedman spar over gun controlAug 19, 2012 11:00 pm - As Arie Friedman and Julie Morrison campaign to replace retiring state Sen. Susan Garrett in the 29th Senate District in November, gun control is becoming an issue where...
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McSweeney abandons appeal of ballot decisionAug 14, 2012 12:55 pm - David McSweeney, the Republican candidate vying for the 52nd House District, announced he won’t appeal the Illinois State Board of Elections’ decision allowing his oppon...
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State rep hosts coffee stopAug 08, 2012 3:30 pm - State Rep. Carol Sente, a Democrat from Vernon Hills, will host a coffee shop stop from 9 to 10 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 11, at the Mundelein Starbucks, 1174 West Maple Ave. ...