Articles filed under State Legislature
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Lake Co. Board chair wants cash for Route 53 extensionNov 03, 2009 10:00 pm - With lawmakers in Springfield squabbling over just about everything, it might seem like an odd time for a county official to request a multimillion-dollar handout. But t...
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Coat drive a heartwarming successOct 27, 2009 11:00 pm - Earlier this month, I partnered with Naper Settlement, the Naperville Jaycees and Indian Prairie School District 204 to host a Warmer Weather Coat Drive. As your State R...
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Fox Valley filingsOct 26, 2009 11:00 pm - Monday was the first day candidates could file for established-party nominations for county and statewide offices. The last day is Nov. 2. Here is a look at who filed Mo...
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Opening day filers for state, Cook County racesOct 26, 2009 11:00 pm - Here are the congressional and legislative candidates from the Northwest suburbs who filed on opening day for the Feb. 2 primary election. The filing deadline is Nov. 2,...
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Reform campaign finance, term lengthOct 25, 2009 11:00 pm - Meaningful campaign finance reform requires support for the reform commission recommendations. Legislators will be more inclined to take the tough votes that are needed ...
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Lake County briefsOct 20, 2009 11:00 pm - Legislators host coffees: Two local legislators will host coffees for constituents this week. State Rep. Carol Sente will be available from 7:30 to 8:30 a.m. Thursday, O...
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District 204 board member DeSart to challenge Senger in 96th House raceOct 20, 2009 11:00 pm - A clear-cut race is taking shape in the 96th House District with incumbent Republican Rep. Darlene Senger of Naperville announcing she wants to keep her job and an India...
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43rd Dist. race shows political inefficiencyOct 11, 2009 11:00 pm - As a reporter and a skeptic, I don't have much faith in politicians and government. Some might call me cynical. I prefer the term "jaded." But it doesn't take a doctoral...
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Lake County briefsOct 08, 2009 11:00 pm - Coffee with Bond: Residents are invited to join state Sen. Michael Bond of Grayslake for coffee from 8 to 10 a.m. Friday at Something's Brewing, 1126 E. Washington St. B...
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Lake County briefsOct 06, 2009 11:00 pm - Town hall meeting: Newly appointed state Rep. Carol Sente hosts a town-hall meeting at 6 p.m. Wednesday at the Central Lake YMCA, 700 Lakeview Drive, Vernon Hills. Sente...