State Sen. Ira I. Silverstein (D-Ill.)
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Rabbis' letter supporting Silverstein in primary missed 'a higher issue,' victims' advocate says
An 11th-hour pre-primary letter from Chicago-area ultra-orthodox rabbis to shore up the flagging race of state Sen. Ira Silverstein (D-Chicago) was ill-advised, the anti-abuse advocate who claims Silverstein sexually harassed her said during an interview Wednesday.
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Silverstein re-election bid gets $55,400 boost from State Democratic Victory Fund
The State Democratic Victory Fund provided $55,400 in campaign funds to state Sen. Ira Silverstein (D-Chicago), according to the Illinois State Board of Elections.
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Challenge leaves Silverstein short of signatures needed to make March ballot
State Sen. Ira Silverstein (D-Chicago) faced another setback this election cycle with recent news that he lacks enough signatures on nominating petitions to be placed to be on the March primary ballot.
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Chicago fundraiser describes career-long harassment at Capitol
Sexual harassment has been a well-kept secret in the capital for a long time, the founder of a Chicago-based political fundraising organization told a House committee on Tuesday.
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Chicago Democrats vote for budget bills
In a rushed vote today, the Illinois Senate approved a set of three budget bills that raise taxes and outline $36 billion in spending.