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Robling: Rashid “unqualified for any position of public trust”

Abdelnasser Rashid, a Democratic candidate for Cook County Board of Review, should apologize and abandon his campaign after boasting of the appearance of Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib (D-Michigan) as the headliner at his upcoming political fundraiser, says Chris Robling, a Chicago-based political strategist.

By W.J. Kennedy | Feb 28, 2020

Having better educated students would remove incentive for CPS to game standardized testing, leading conservatives say

“Irregularities” in standardized testing alleged

By W.J. Kennedy | Feb 28, 2020

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Robin L. Kelly's campaign establishes a House committee

By Metric Media News Service | Feb 28, 2020

The campaign committee of Democratic Party candidate Robin L. Kelly, Robin Kelly for Congress, has established a House committee, according to data from the Federal Election Commission (FEC).

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Robert Alex Emmons Jr.'s campaign establishes a House committee

By Metric Media News Service | Feb 27, 2020

The campaign committee of Democratic Party candidate Robert Alex Emmons Jr., Friends to Elect Robert Emmons Jr., has established a House committee, according to data from the Federal Election Commission (FEC).

From Prairie State Wire

Illinois socialists get behind Sanders, Foxx, Newman in March primaries

By LGIS News Service | 3 days ago

Illinois voters supportive of the United States adopting a socialist economic and political system have been campaigning vigorously for three marquee candidates on the March 17 Democrat primary ballot.

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Kristine Schanbacher's campaign establishes a House committee

By Metric Media News Service | Feb 26, 2020

The campaign committee of Democratic Party candidate Kristine Schanbacher, Kristine Schanbacher for Congress, has established a House committee, according to data from the Federal Election Commission (FEC).

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ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 18: Cunningham: Governor’s proposed budget makes critical investments in education, public safety

By Press release submission | Feb 25, 2020

State Senator Bill Cunningham praised the budget proposal offered by Governor JB Pritzker for its focus on funding education and public safety in Illinois.

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ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 9: Senator Fine advocates for family members of incarcerated Illinoisans

By Press release submission | Feb 25, 2020

Family members of people serving time would be ensured fair treatment by the Illinois Department of Corrections (IDOC) under a new bill sponsored by State Senator Laura Fine (D-Glenview).

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ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 5: Employers given new mandates under proposed law

By Press release submission | Feb 25, 2020

Senator Patricia Van Pelt (D-Chicago) recently filed legislation that would require an employer to reimburse the employee within 30 days after the receipt of a required expense.

From South Cook News

ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 19: Sims: Budget proposal great start to support Illinois students

By Press release submission | 4 days ago

State Senator Elgie R. Sims, Jr. (D-Chicago) released the following statement following the governor’s budget address/

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ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 8: Villivalam: Budget proposal bold step forward for education and fiscal stability

By Press release submission | Feb 25, 2020

Governor Pritzker’s second budget address.

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ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 4: Lightford: Gov. Pritzker’s budget focuses on vulnerable populations

By Press release submission | Feb 25, 2020

Majority Leader Kimberly A. Lightford (D-Maywood) responded to Gov. JB Pritzker’s Budget Address with the following statement.

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ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 1: Munoz supports Pritzker budget priorities

By Press release submission | Feb 25, 2020

Assistant Majority Leader Tony Munoz (D-Chicago) reacted to Gov. JB Pritzker’s Budget Address Wednesday with the following statement: “I’m looking forward to building on last year’s budget, which pivoted our state in the right direction.

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Denis Pierce donates $10,000 to Richard Boykin's election campaign

By Metric Media News Service | Feb 25, 2020

Denis Pierce donated $10,000 to Democrat Richard Boykin's election campaign committee, Friends of Richard Boykin, on Feb. 25, according to records obtained from the Illinois State Board of Elections (ISBE).

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Debra Shore donates $1,000 to Kim Foxx's election campaign

By Metric Media News Service | Feb 25, 2020

Debra Shore donated $1,000 to Democrat Kim Foxx's election campaign committee, Friends for Foxx, on Feb. 25, according to records obtained from the Illinois State Board of Elections (ISBE).

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Meredith Bluhm-Wolf donates $12,500 to Kim Foxx's election campaign

By Metric Media News Service | Feb 25, 2020

Meredith Bluhm-Wolf donated $12,500 to Democrat Kim Foxx's election campaign committee, Friends for Foxx, on Feb. 25, according to records obtained from the Illinois State Board of Elections (ISBE).

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Stacey Sherr Michelon donates $1,000 to Kim Foxx's election campaign

By Metric Media News Service | Feb 25, 2020

Stacey Sherr Michelon donated $1,000 to Democrat Kim Foxx's election campaign committee, Friends for Foxx, on Feb. 25, according to records obtained from the Illinois State Board of Elections (ISBE).

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Anthony Romanucci donates $2,000 to Michael Cabonargi's election campaign

By Metric Media News Service | Feb 25, 2020

Anthony Romanucci donated $2,000 to Democrat Michael Cabonargi's election campaign committee, Friends of Cabonargi, on Feb. 25, according to records obtained from the Illinois State Board of Elections (ISBE).

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Anthony Romanucci donates $2,000 to Michael M. Cabonargi's election campaign

By Metric Media News Service | Feb 25, 2020

Anthony Romanucci donated $2,000 to Democrat Michael M. Cabonargi's election campaign committee, Friends of Cabonargi, on Feb. 25, according to records obtained from the Illinois State Board of Elections (ISBE).

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Michael Houlihan donates $1,000 to Kim Foxx's election campaign

By Metric Media News Service | Feb 25, 2020

Michael Houlihan donated $1,000 to Democrat Kim Foxx's election campaign committee, Friends for Foxx, on Feb. 25, according to records obtained from the Illinois State Board of Elections (ISBE).