Articles filed under State Legislature
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Schmitz wards off primary challengeFeb 05, 2008 10:00 pm - State Rep. Tim Schmitz easily turned back a Republican primary challenge Tuesday. Schmitz garnered 7,662 votes to challenger Jim Krenz's 4,676 votes, according to unoffi...
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Gentes nabs Democratic bid for 26th District SenateFeb 05, 2008 10:00 pm - Round Lake Mayor Bill Gentes has won the Democratic primary and will be on the November ballot for State Senate District 26. Unofficial vote totals show he beat out Rich...
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Connelly leads in 48th House raceFeb 05, 2008 10:00 pm - Mike Connelly, the self-proclaimed "bubble boy" of the DuPage County board, appears to be one step closer to becoming the 48th House District representative. With all 90...
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Senger holds lead in 96th House raceFeb 05, 2008 10:00 pm - Naperville City Council member Darlene Senger is one step closer to earning a seat in Springfield. With all 79 precincts reporting Tuesday, and all tallies unofficial, S...
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Froehlich looks to stay challengeFeb 05, 2008 10:00 pm - Democratic voters of the 56th District rewarded state Rep. Paul Froehlich Tuesday for his experience and track record in Springfield -- despite the fact he'd been a Repu...
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Hatcher takes GOP prize in 50th House raceFeb 05, 2008 10:00 pm - Kay Hatcher emerged on top in the four-way Republican race to replace Patricia Reid Lindner on Tuesday. She will be the Republican nominee for the 50th House District se...
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Krenz will assure our voices are heardFeb 02, 2008 10:00 pm - In the past few weeks I have had the wonderful opportunity to speak with Jim Krenz. He has always made himself available and has always spoken candidly with me. He has g...
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Bartell the 'real' Republican in 66thFeb 01, 2008 10:00 pm - I just received another expensive mail piece from Christine Prochno, this one claiming that she is a "Proud Republican." Two weeks ago, site was an "Independent Republic...
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Why did Herald endorse Prochno?Feb 01, 2008 10:00 pm - I guess I shouldn't be surprised by your endorsement of Christine Prochno, but I am. I have read and listened to the comments of both Christine Prochno and Laura Bartell...
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Send Froehlich home for goodFeb 01, 2008 10:00 pm - As Schaumburg Township Democratic committeeman for 10 years (1990 through 2000), I worked many elections to give the voter a choice in a two-party system. I thought I ha...