Articles filed under State Legislature
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'It was a mistake' • Rep. Skillicorn corrects voting, attendance recordMar 03, 2020 12:00 am - Allegations that state Rep. Allen Skillicorn was absent during a legislative session last summer, where he was recorded as present and voting in multiple roll calls, hav...
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Daniel 'Danny' O'Toole: Candidate profileMar 03, 2020 12:00 am - Bio Party: Democrat City: Chicago Office sought: State Senate District 10 Age: 45 Family: Married with for children Occupation: Chicago Police Department sergeant...
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Robert Martwick: Candidate profileMar 03, 2020 12:00 am - Bio Party: Democratic City: Chicago Office sought: Illinois State Senate, District 10 Age: 53 Family: Married with two children Occupation: Attorney Education: JD...
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Similar on issues, 54th District Democrats say background, experiences are what separates themFeb 27, 2020 4:30 am - While the candidates in the Democratic primary for 54th state House District seat agree on many issues, each is making a case for being the better choice for voters. Pal...
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Endorsement: Goncher for Republicans in state Senate Dist. 25Feb 26, 2020 12:00 am - Beth Goncher and Jeanette Ward are vying for the Republican nomination to replace state Sen. Jim Oberweis representing District 25 in Springfield. Goncher, of Aurora, ha...
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Endorsement: Thomas for House District 83 Democratic primaryFeb 26, 2020 12:00 am - Incumbent Democrat Barbara Hernandez faces a primary challenge from Juan Thomas in state House District 83, with the winner advancing to face Republican Donald Walter in...
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Partial ban of red-light cameras passes Illinois HouseFeb 26, 2020 12:00 am - The future of red-light cameras in non-home-rule municipalities is in question after the Illinois House passed legislation partially banning the devices Wednesday. House...
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Endorsement: Ramey for Republicans in state House Dist. 45Feb 25, 2020 12:00 am - We last saw Republican political veteran Randy Ramey in a legislative campaign when he lost a heated primary for a Senate seat to Carole Pankau in 2012. Ramey, of Carol...
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Endorsement: Castro for Democrats in Illinois Senate District 22Feb 25, 2020 12:00 am - Illinois Sen. Cristina Castro's signature accomplishment during her first term was acting as chief Senate sponsor for consolidation legislation that merged nearly 650 pe...
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With Route 53 extension dropped, what happens to $54 million in land?Feb 24, 2020 4:30 am - Quashing the proposed extension of Route 53 north into Lake County may have been the easy part. Residents who waged war against the pricey expansion rejoiced when the Il...