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40th District Is A Race for the Future of the Community
As primary elections approach next week, the 40th District race has become a race of idealistic voices looking to stand up for their community. Five candidates hailing from very different backgrounds are vying for a seat to represent an even more geographic and socio-economically diverse community. Encompassing the Avondale, Logan Square, Old Irving Park and […]
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4th District Congress candidates want to help Latinos that are unemployed
March 18, 2014 Comments Off on 4th District Congress candidates want to help Latinos that are unemployed
A 26-year-old Hispanic businessman and a woman who founded her own insurance company — both Democrats — are running in the primary against veteran Democratic Rep. Luis Gutierrez, D-Ill. “The people are ready for a change,” said Jorge Zavala, a businessman and son of Mexican immigrants. Zavala said Gutierrez — who was first elected in 1993 — has […]
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Republican Looks to Unseat Democratic Incumbent
March 17, 2014 Comments Off on Republican Looks to Unseat Democratic Incumbent
One might think Tuesday would be a big day for “new-age Republican” Myles L. Tobin. Going for a seat in the House of Representatives in the Democratic stronghold District 9, but with both Tobin and incumbent Arthur Turner II running unopposed, their face off won’t happen until November. As a “new-age Republican” Tobin said he […]
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Illinois 7th House District Rep. has a Clear Ticket Back to Springfield
March 14, 2014 Comments Off on Illinois 7th House District Rep. has a Clear Ticket Back to Springfield
During the heated debates in the Illinois General Assembly, about the marriage equality bill, there were several speeches given in favor of the law. But for many spectators there was one that stood out the most. Randy Hannig, director of public policy at Equality Illinois, said he distinctly remembers State Rep. Emanuel Welch (D-Westchester). “He […]
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There may be a variety of candidates vying to represent the 40th district in the democratic primary, but one constant theme remains – to break the old “machine” politics in Springfield. Rep. Jaime M. Andrade Jr. is currently in the seat, he was appointed last August when Ald. Deb Mell (33rd) left the seat she […]
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10th District House Race: Candidates Are Ready for a Change
March 14, 2014 Comments Off on 10th District House Race: Candidates Are Ready for a Change
On Tuesday, five candidates will compete against an incumbent who is facing bribery charges in two months and a veteran cop who’s running for the third time, making the 10th district House race one of the most vigorous races in the primary election. The 10th district is represented by Rep. Derrick Smith (D-Chicago) and extends from Lincoln Park to Garfield […]
