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Professor Larry Klugman is like a child in a candy shop as he eyes the 2010 political season.

Nov 15, 2009 | 12:05 am | Loading…

Seeking city updates? Check the Internet

The city of Decatur is stepping up efforts to make information available to the public in different ways, said Assistant City Manager Billy Tyus.

Nov 01, 2009 | 3:00 am | Loading…

Local party gatherings are magnets for statewide candidates

Local political party gatherings are becoming magnets for candidates for statewide office with the Feb. 2 primary election fast approaching and the year-end holiday season sure to put a damper on voters' enthusiasm for listening to stump speeches.

Oct 25, 2009 | 5:00 am | Loading…

Party gatherings draw candidates for state posts

Local political party gatherings are becoming magnets for candidates for statewide office with the Feb. 2 primary election fast approaching and the year-end holiday season sure to put a damper on voters' enthusiasm for listening to stump speeches.

Oct 25, 2009 | 2:00 am | Loading…

McCarter candidacy draws optimism from Republicans

State Sen. Kyle McCarter, R-Lebanon, drew some notable support when he announced his candidacy Wednesday. Among attendees were McCarter's predecessors, Frank Watson of Greenville and Duane Noland of Blue Mound, along with state Sen. Dale Righter of Mattoon, a member of the Senate GOP lead…

Oct 11, 2009 | 8:00 am | Loading…

McCarter candidacy draws optimism from Republicans

State Sen. Kyle McCarter, R-Lebanon, drew some notable support when he announced his candidacy Wednesday. Among attendees were McCarter's predecessors, Frank Watson of Greenville and Duane Noland of Blue Mound, along with state Sen. Dale Righter of Mattoon, a member of the Senate GOP lead…

Oct 11, 2009 | 8:00 am | Loading…

More area residents throwing hat in the ring

As the first day to file nominating petitions approaches Oct. 26, more area residents are declaring their intentions to seek nomination in the Feb. 2 primary election for various offices.

Oct 04, 2009 | 12:35 am | Loading…

Circuit judge appointee may gain election advantage

Contenders in the race for the 4th Judicial Circuit have an opportunity to cement their chances at winning now that the seat has become vacant.

Sep 20, 2009 | 1:25 am | Loading…

Local Republicans trying to fill slots for February primary

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Sep 12, 2009 | 6:50 pm | Loading…

Rutherford calls for diversity in top offices

State Sen. Dan Rutherford, who is running for state treasurer in 2010, visited Decatur last week to speak with the Illinois Chapter of Associated Builders & Contractors Inc.

Aug 30, 2009 | 12:00 am | Loading…

Redistricting remedies being considered

Illinois Senate President John J. Cullerton, D-Chicago, said during a visit to Decatur last week that he is open to placing a constitutional amendment dealing with reapportionment of congressional districts on the November 2010 ballot.

Aug 24, 2009 | 12:00 am | Loading…

Death, birth numbers catch clerk's eye

Macon County Clerk Steve Bean noticed some interesting statistics recently, concerning vital records his office is charged with maintaining.

Aug 17, 2009 | 12:00 am | Loading…

Death, birth numbers catch clerk's eye

Macon County Clerk Steve Bean noticed some interesting statistics recently, concerning vital records his office is charged with maintaining.

Aug 16, 2009 | 12:00 am | Loading…

Brady touts perspective as downstater

State Sen. Bill Brady, R-Bloomington, who is running for the Republican nomination for governor next year, spoke Tuesday about his viability for the office in a primary field already crowded with contenders.

Aug 09, 2009 | 12:00 am | Loading…

Bean aims for sixth run as county clerk

Macon County Clerk Steve Bean said last week he will run for a sixth four-year term in 2010.

Aug 03, 2009 | 12:00 am | Loading…

Race for 51st senate district heating up

Filings of mandated semiannual campaign finance disclosure reports in the 51st Illinois Senate District indicate the contest shaping up between state Sen. Kyle McCarter, R-Lebanon, and Democrat Tim Dudley of Decatur could be a hotly contested affair.

Jul 26, 2009 | 12:00 am | Loading…

State treasurer rails against borrowing

Just hours before the Illinois General Assembly approved borrowing billions of dollars to help plug a giant hole in the state's fiscal 2010 budget Wednesday, state Treasurer Alexi Giannoulias told the Herald & Review editorial board that such an action would be "horrible."

Jul 20, 2009 | 12:00 am | Loading…

State treasurer rails against borrowing

State treasurer rails against borrowing

Jul 19, 2009 | 12:00 am | Loading…

Whitmore supervisor resigns

Former Whitmore Township Supervisor Roy Davis was on the job for only a few days before he resigned.

Jul 13, 2009 | 12:00 am | Loading…

New software should help ease burden on Macon County clerk's office

Macon County is installing new voter software that will make it easier for anyone wanting information about voter registration, polling places or other election information to find it online.

Jul 05, 2009 | 12:00 am | Loading…

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