Articles filed under State Legislature
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A look at some of the hottest state legislative races in the suburbsSep 04, 2010 11:00 pm - With lots of independent voters, the suburbs will see heated battles between Democrats and Republicans this election season. Here's a look at some of the hottest state l...
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62nd House hopefuls split on gay marriageSep 02, 2010 11:00 pm - The candidates for the 62nd House District seat in central Lake County have polar-opposite views on gay marriage, an issue that's divided lawmakers, activists and voters...
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Harris would help solve budget messAug 31, 2010 11:00 pm - I read with interest the Fence Post letter complimenting incumbent state Rep. Mark Walker for wanting to run the state like a business and voting against a pay raise for...
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Murphy stumps for Right Nation conferenceAug 31, 2010 11:00 pm - A prominent suburban Republican has made a promotional YouTube video encouraging attendance at a conservative conference in Hoffman Estates later this month. But state S...
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43rd House candidates have different ideas for social service funding messAug 31, 2010 11:00 pm - After months of bad news, something good happened at the Community Crisis Center in Elgin last week. "We've gotten payments from the state and we are paid through May. O...
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State Rep. Cole says budget mess behind closure of local officeAug 31, 2010 11:00 pm - State Rep. Sandy Cole has shut down her longtime legislative office in Grayslake, claiming the state is behind on rent payments. "My old landlord wants someone who will ...
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Franks a man of the peopleAug 30, 2010 11:00 pm - I want to publicly commend State Rep. Jack Franks for the great work he does for the people of McHenry County. Because of many people's frustration with the state of Ill...
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Schmitz, Barconi trade ideas on jobsAug 30, 2010 11:00 pm - Tim Schmitz and Jennifer Barconi agree something must be done to promote job growth in Illinois. But the candidates for the 49th state House District disagree over how e...
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Performance-based college funding considered at education summitAug 30, 2010 11:00 pm - Funding based on graduations rather than enrollment could be a good idea for Illinois state colleges and universities, members of a commission studying the issue agreed ...
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Roth deserves our support in House 44Aug 29, 2010 11:00 pm - Having been a resident of Streamwood my entire life, I have had the luxury of watching our community grow and change. Through the years, I have noticed that surrounding ...