Illinois Senate race looms as incumbents seek Simon seat
Democratic hopefuls Wilhelm and Durbin enter a race after Paul Simon's retirement with Wilhelm named treasurer by Kevin Conlon. Roll Call cites Illinois candidates facing costs around 8.7 to 9 million per candidate, amid GOP talk of candidates like Bob Kustra and Rich Williamson. Potential contenders include Aldo Botti Dan Cronin Al Salvi and Rich Williamson and Al Salvi among others as parties weigh strategy.
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Springfield
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California
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Ariana” Huffington
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DuPage County
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Elmhurst
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Wauconda
Jumpin JuneBytes highlights and Capitol Hill notes
A collage of political chatter spans Rep Mel Reynolds and probes into investigations of former judge Pat Schneider, plus internal turf clashes among Rossi, Herrick, and local officials. Other items note Rep Novak seeking re election, interns in Washington, and community leaders balancing public duties with private life.
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Cable Committee
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Mokena
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Kait
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Homewood
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Tinley
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Emily
University of Notre Dame
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Marie
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Stroger
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Brands
Cook County
GOP
Manny ‘An
Bobby Rush
U.S. House
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Hrhouse
Bill Kelly
Kelly
Bush
Bill Clinton
Rich T
Conlon
Fund raisers and summer events listed for local politicians
Repub State Rep Larry Weinlund hosts a Prestwick CC fund raiser on June 20 sponsored by Jeanne and John DeRaimo. Frankfort Township GOP holds a June 29 summer bash at Die Bier Stube. Mark calendars for July 22 Harold Murphy family picnic at Roesner Park Markham. July 26 All-American golf outing by Citizens for State Sen Patrick O Malley chaired by Palos Park Mayor Don Jeanes. Worth Democrats spring fund raiser wrap up, call for details.
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Frankfort Township
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Harold Murphy
Family and Friends
Roesner Park
Markham
Patrick O'Malley
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Southwest Coop
Park Lawn
St. Coletta’s
Palos Park
Don Jeanes
Pay your bills governor to the Editor
A letter from a Homewood family thanks Dr George Miller and South Suburban Hospital staff for saving their daughter Emily 6 after a severe asthma episode. The writer links Emily s rescue to hospital funding and staff levels and urges Gov Edgar to address 1996 budget cuts affecting hospital services. Also notes a community garage sale event at 1900 Idlewild Lane.
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Owen
Edgar
Emily
South Suburban Hospital
Hazel Crest
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Miller
Children's Memorial Hospital
Chicago
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Homewood
Idlewild Lane
Aprati Elected Chicago Heights Park District Commissioner
Lisa M Aprati wins the office for the 5th Ward in the Chicago Heights Park District on April 4 promising to maintain the district’s positive community impact. She thanks supporters and pledges open doors for concerns and suggestions to benefit the park system.
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