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Republican Brian W Stewart's election campaign committee, Citizens for Brian W Stewart, spent $2,930 in the fourth quarter, according to committee expenditure records obtained from the Illinois State Board of Elections (ISBE).

How did John Hay spend campaign funds in the fourth quarter?

Republican John Hay's election campaign committee, Citizens to Elect John Hay for State's Attorney, spent $2,578 in the fourth quarter, according to committee expenditure records obtained from the Illinois State Board of Elections (ISBE).

How did Tony McCombie spend campaign funds in the fourth quarter?

Republican Tony McCombie's election campaign committee, McCombie for Illinois, spent $619,034 in the fourth quarter, according to committee expenditure records obtained from the Illinois State Board of Elections (ISBE).

How did Laura J Cook spend campaign funds in the fourth quarter?

Republican Laura J Cook's election campaign committee, Laura J Cook for County Clerk & Recorder, spent $724 in the fourth quarter, according to committee expenditure records obtained from the Illinois State Board of Elections (ISBE).

How did Brian E VanVickle spend campaign funds in the fourth quarter?

Republican Brian E VanVickle's election campaign committee, Citizens to Elect Brian VanVickle for Sheriff, spent $1,108 in the fourth quarter, according to committee expenditure records obtained from the Illinois State Board of Elections (ISBE).

How did Tim Bivins spend campaign funds in the fourth quarter?

Republican Tim Bivins's election campaign committee, Citizens for Bivins, spent $180 in the fourth quarter, according to committee expenditure records obtained from the Illinois State Board of Elections (ISBE).

How did Tom Demmer spend campaign funds in the fourth quarter?

Republican Tom Demmer's election campaign committee, Team Demmer, spent $2,897 in the fourth quarter, according to committee expenditure records obtained from the Illinois State Board of Elections (ISBE).

Rauner implored to take tougher stance in battle with AFSCME

Perhaps one of the most prominent stories in 2016 was Gov. Bruce Rauner’s ongoing battle with Illinois’ largest government-employee union, but how Rauner proceeds in the months to come will be critical, a political analyst said.

'Elevator speech' remains sore spot with Kennedy

Chris Kennedy does not appear to be a man who seeks the spotlight, as he coped with the GOP’s new digital ad linking him to House Speaker Mike Madigan (D-Chicago) by eluding the topic — both on tape and afterward.

Mendoza era begins on chaotic note during move-in time

Amid reports of missing property and last-minute changes in move-in plans, the transition between outgoing Illinois Comptroller Leslie Geissler Munger and incoming Comptroller Susana Mendoza recently took on a testy tone.

Policy Institute, Madigan camp clash on population loss, business climate

Over 110,000 more people left Illinois in a year than arrived here from other states, leading to the highest overall drop in population in the nation, new figures reveal.

GOP seeks uniformity on illegal immigrant student policies

An Illinois legislator wants to see the state adopt a uniform, transparent and fiscally sound policy on the question of illegal immigrant students attending state universities.

Whiteside County GOP looks to state, federal leadership to aid economy

By S. Laney Griffo | Jan 1, 2017

The Whiteside County Republican Party is looking forward to a rebuilding year in 2017, with changes in government both nationally and locally.

Former state school employee Livengood paid in $45K to teachers' pension fund, could collect $694K in retirement

Former state school employee Jean Livengood, who retired in December 2016, saved $44,600 toward a pension over 13 years working for public schools, Teachers' Retirement System of the State of Illinois records show.

Former state school employee Prusator paid in $282K to teachers' pension fund, could collect $6.38M in retirement

Former state school employee Robert Prusator, who retired in December 2016, saved $281,868 toward a pension over 35 years working for public schools, Teachers' Retirement System of the State of Illinois records show.

Former state school employee Canterbury paid in $4K to teachers' pension fund, could collect $185K in retirement

Former state school employee Mary Canterbury, who retired in December 2016, saved $3,581 toward a pension over 2 years working for public schools, Teachers' Retirement System of the State of Illinois records show.

Former state school employee Prewitt paid in $56K to teachers' pension fund, could collect $864K in retirement

Former state school employee Linda Prewitt, who retired in December 2016, saved $55,963 toward a pension over 14 years working for public schools, Teachers' Retirement System of the State of Illinois records show.

Former state school employee Evans paid in $86K to teachers' pension fund, could collect $1.63M in retirement

Former state school employee Julie Evans, who retired in December 2016, saved $85,722 toward a pension over 21 years working for public schools, Teachers' Retirement System of the State of Illinois records show.

Former state school employee Zick paid in $115K to teachers' pension fund, could collect $2.53M in retirement