Articles filed under State Legislature
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After 10 years, Oberweis may be nearing victoryMar 22, 2012 5:05 pm - Dairy industry magnate Jim Oberweis didn’t give up after he lost his first election. Or his second. Or even his third. Finally, on his sixth run for public office, he ma...
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Oberweis: Illinois needs business-friendly attitudeMar 21, 2012 4:29 pm - Jim Oberweis sees his victory in Tuesday’s Republican primary as evidence voters agree with his criticism of the way things are currently done in Illinois. “My message w...
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Oberweis wins GOP 25th state senate nodMar 21, 2012 12:00 am - Corinne Pierog of St. Charles said Tuesday night, “You can’t buy votes. You have to earn a vote.” The Democrat will have to work hard, however, in her campaign against J...
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Images: Primary Day in the SuburbsMar 20, 2012 11:44 pm - ...
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McSweeney wins three-way 52nd House District primaryMar 20, 2012 11:00 pm - In a close and hard-fought race, Barrington Hills financial consultant David McSweeney edged state Rep. Kent Gaffney and Tea Partyer Danielle Rowe in the three-way 52nd ...
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Morrison ‘overwhelmed’ by landslide win in 29th state SenateMar 20, 2012 10:53 pm - West Deerfield Township Supervisor Julie Morrison crushed her primary opponent in the Democratic nomination for the 29th state Senate District Tuesday night. With 100 pe...
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Suburbs will be key legislative battleground in NovemberMar 20, 2012 10:46 pm - A number of incumbent Republican state lawmakers fell in Tuesday’s primary, ratcheting up a battle for the suburbs as Democrats push to extend their reach in the Novembe...
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Neal posts easy victory in 4-way 31st Senate District GOP contestMar 20, 2012 10:35 pm - Backed by the Republican establishment in Lake County, Joe Neal will represent the party in the November general election for the 31st Senate District seat. With all 132...
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Ives earns Republican nod in race for 42nd HouseMar 20, 2012 10:34 pm - A candidate who said she was more independent than her three opponents secured victory in the Republican primary for the 42nd House District. Jeanne Ives, a tax adviser,...
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Cullerton lead holding in 23rd SenateMar 20, 2012 10:22 pm - With about 85 percent of the vote counted, Villa Park Village President Tom Cullerton is leading the field of Democrats seeking the 23rd state Senate seat. Cullerton ha...