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Endorsement: Salvi in Republican Senate primary

U.S. Senate candidates Duckworth, Salvi spar over stances on abortion, guns

By Jake Griffin
Oct 3, 2022 8:04 PM - The two candidates for Illinois' U.S. Senate seat -- Democrat Tammy Duckworth and Republican Kathy Salvi, both suburban women -- challenged each other's records on women's rights, abortion access, guns and a bevy of other issues in a candidate forum Monday organized by the Illinois Associated Press Media Editors collaboration.
Watch Duckworth, Salvi debate in U.S. Senate race

Daily Herald report
Oct 3, 2022 5:11 PM - Democratic Sen. Tammy Duckworth of Hoffman Estates and Republican Kathy Salvi of Mundelein square off in this joint Zoom interview hosted by the Illinois Associated Press Media Editors association and the Daily Herald.
Asian American candidates aim to break state records -- and 'the bamboo ceiling'

Chicago Sun-Times
Sep 13, 2022 8:38 PM - At least 22 Asian American candidates are running for county, state and federal offices in the November election and the city elections next year.
Salvi claims victory in crowded GOP primary race to face Tammy Duckworth

By Jake Griffin
Jun 29, 2022 11:40 PM - Mundelein attorney Kathy Salvi claims victory in crowded Illinois GOP U.S. Senate primary race to face incumbent Tammy Duckworth in November.
'We're not giving up' on Illinois, ex-Trump aide Flynn says in Niles event for GOP candidates

By Jake Griffin
May 20, 2022 10:22 PM - Controversial former Army Lt. Gen. Michael Flynn, who pleaded guilty to lying to the FBI about former President Donald Trump's dealings with Russia and was pardoned by Trump before being sentenced, was in the suburbs Friday stumping for several Illinois GOP candidates.
What GOP Senate hopefuls vying to run against Duckworth say about election integrity

By Jake Griffin
Apr 27, 2022 6:16 PM - The seven Illinois Republican candidates vying for their party's nomination to run against Democratic U.S. Sen. Tammy Duckworth sound off about election integrity and security.
Watch Republican Senate hopefuls debate for chance to challenge Duckworth

Daily Herald report
Apr 27, 2022 1:42 PM - Republican U.S. Senate candidates Casey Chlebek, Matt Dubiel, Bobby Piton, Peggy Hubbard, Kathy Salvi, Jimmy Lee Tillman II and Anthony W. Williams take part in a Zoom forum with editors of the Daily Herald. The Illinois primary takes place June 28.

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U.S. Congress

Republican congressional candidate Lauf stands by debunked claim about schools and litter boxes

Updated Oct 5, 2022 5:07 PM

Although it’s been debunked as a hoax, Republican congressional candidate Catalina Lauf is standing by a tweet in which she said some schools provide litter boxes for students who like pretending they’re anthropomorphic animals.

Illinois Executive

Secretary of state hopefuls focus on modernization, differ on fees

Updated Oct 5, 2022 5:24 PM

For the first time since 1998, the secretary of state seat in Illinois will be an open one in the general election. The candidates to fill it are former state treasurer and Chicago Democrat Alexi Giannoulias, and longtime state Rep. Dan Brady, a deputy House minority leader from Bloomington.

Illinois Legislature

54th House District candidates forum rescheduled

Updated Oct 4, 2022 5:39 PM

The League of Women Voters Arlington Heights-Mount Prospect-Buffalo Grove-Wheeling-Prospect Heights-Elk Grove Village is apologizing for mistakenly scheduling a forum for candidates in the 54th state House race for Wednesday, which is Yom Kippur.

Cook County

Cook County Board candidates Trevor, Podgorski weigh in on SAFE-T Act

Posted Oct 5, 2022 5:30 AM

While Illinois’ criminal justice reform bill known as the SAFE-T Act remains mostly an issue for state lawmakers, it will have a significant ripple effect on the county-run court systems that will need to implement some of its most controversial elements. The two candidates for the Cook County Board District 9 seat soon to be vacated by Republican Peter Silvestri recently weighed in on its implications.

DuPage County

Kane County

Kane County Board candidate Davoust withstands residency challenge

Updated Oct 5, 2022 12:54 PM

Kane County Board incumbent Mark Davoust can remain on the board and stay on Nov. 8 ballot after the Kane County state’s attorney refused to support a claim that he does not live in the county.

Lake County

Lake County Board District 5 candidates cite public safety, mental health among priorities

Posted Oct 5, 2022 5:30 AM

Lake County Board District 5 candidates cited public safety, mental health and taxes among their priorities. Incumbent J. Kevin Hunter of Ingleside is facing Lake Villa resident Sharon Smith-Terry on Nov. 8.

McHenry County

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