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Republican Senate candidates haven't done much fundraising compared with Durbin, reports showFeb 08, 2020 12:00 am - The fundraising efforts by the Illinois Republicans running for U.S. Senate have been paltry compared with what Democratic incumbent Sen. Dick Durbin has collected from ...
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Valentines for veterans at Lake County events SaturdayFeb 07, 2020 12:00 am - Veterans will celebrate Valentine's Day early with cards from the community that will be handed out during a pair of events Saturday in Lake County. Some 1,267 valentine...
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Quigley's primary challenger says be tougher on TrumpFeb 06, 2020 4:35 am - Chicago attorney Brian Burns is running to the left of 10-year incumbent Mike Quigley in the 5th Congressional District Democratic primary election, and he says Congress...
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GOP Senate candidates generally support gun rights, oppose new restrictionsFeb 06, 2020 4:30 am - Illinois' Republican candidates for U.S. Senate have similar - but not identical - stances on gun ownership and gun-control legislation. None advocate restricting owners...
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How Hinsdale students booked all 5 GOP Senate candidates for forumFeb 06, 2020 12:00 am - Getting multiple candidates for an office as high-profile as U.S. Senate to commit to be in the same place at the same time is a challenge for even the most seasoned pol...
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Krishnamoorthi, 8th District challengers debate immigration reformFeb 05, 2020 4:30 am - All three candidates in the March 17 Democratic primary for the 8th Congressional District identify immigration reform among their top priorities, though they disagree o...
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Rep. Underwood holding office hours in Gurnee SaturdayFeb 05, 2020 12:00 am - U.S. Rep. Lauren Underwood will hold office hours from 12:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 8 in Gurnee. Underwood, a Democrat representing the 14th District, hosts of...
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Watch: 5th Congressional District Democratic endorsement interviewFeb 05, 2020 12:00 am - Watch the endorsement interview for Democratic candidates running for the nomination in the 5th Congressional District. Brian Burns of Chicago is running against incumb...
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Oberweis poll casts him as front-runner, inflames rivals in 14th District GOP contestFeb 04, 2020 12:00 am - A portion of a new internal poll released Tuesday by state Sen. Jim Oberweis supports his contention he is best-positioned among the Republicans seeking the party nomina...
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Foster, Ventura spar on health care issues in 11th Congressional District raceFeb 03, 2020 12:00 am - Is Medicare For All achievable or a Democratic pipe dream in the current partisan political climate? That question is one at the center of the campaign between U.S. Rep....