Illinois State Executive - Secretary of State
Recent News About Illinois State Executive - Secretary of State
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Grundy state's attorney 'not afraid of challenge' in secretary of state race
Grundy County State’s Attorney Jason Helland says he just can't stay in Grundy County when he knows Illinois needs him in the secretary of state's office.
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Republican candidates to take part in forum
A slate of conservative candidates running for Illinois public offices will be on hand Thursday during a Republican candidate forum co-hosted by the Northwest Side GOP Club and the Republicans of Maine Township.
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Secretary of state hopeful knows he has uphill climb to take down White
Grundy County State’s Attorney Jason Helland knows he has a tough fight on his hands in his hopes to unseat longtime Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White.
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'Horrible conflict of interest' for House Republican Leader Durkin
Since assuming control of the Illinois House Republican Caucus four years ago, the law firm of State Rep. Jim Durkin (R-Western Springs) has helped Illinois municipal governments and state agencies amass more than a quarter of a billion dollars in public debt, according to an analysis by Prairie State Wire.
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Super-lobbyist Kimme touts state insurance director for Rauner Chief of Staff role
Governor Bruce Rauner is looking for a new chief of staff-- and Illinois super-lobbyist Nancy Kimme has a replacement in mind. Sources close to the situation say Jennifer Hammer, 35, currently director of the Illinois Department of Insurance, has emerged as Kimme's top choice.
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Lobbyist Kimme hits jackpot, helps reel in lucrative Illinois Lottery contract
The Illinois Lottery will now be managed by a private firm represented by super lobbyist and deal-maker Nancy Kimme and a group of former top staffers from the Rauner Administration working with Kimme, according to a press release.
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Sources: Durkin, Kimme eyeing House GOP staff change
Illinois House Republican Leader Jim Durkin is looking to replace his Chief of Staff with a former Bruce Rauner aide close to controversial state super-lobbyist Nancy Kimme, sources tell Prairie State Wire.
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Illinois political aide turned lobbyist swings for the fences, and connects
After 25 years, Nancy Kimme finally left her state government office in Feb. 2015. But she didn’t go far.