Tuesday, July 10, 2012
Wheaton attorney Christopher Hage fills vacancy on the three-member DuPage Election Commission.
A Wheaton attorney has been appointed to fill the final vacancy on the three-member DuPage Election Commission. DuPage County Board Chairman Dan Cronin selected Christopher Hage to complete the remaining term of former Election Commission Chairman Rick Carney, who stepped down in May. “I pledged to bring a professional approach to the Election Commission and Chris Hage possesses the experience and work ethic needed to oversee this key public agency,” Cronin said. “As we approach a critical national election this fall, I feel confident that the new leadership team we have installed at the Election Commission will work in an open, ethical manner that reflects the best interest of DuPage County voters.” Hage is an attorney with the firm …
Tuesday, March 20, 2012
Leslie Coolidge wins 6th Congressional District, Jeanne Ives wins 42nd State Representative District and Kirk Dillard wins State Senate, 24th District.
The votes have been counted, and in the primary for the 6th Congressional District in Illinois, Democrat Leslie Coolidge defeated her opponents Geoffrey Petzel and Maureen Yates, with 53 percent of the total votes. In the primary for the 42nd State Representative District, Republican and Wheaton City Councilwoman Jeanne Ives defeated opponents Chris Hage, Dave Carlin and Laura Pollastrini, with 35.74 percent of the total votes. Kirk Dillard defeated his opponent, Chris Nybo, in the primary for the 24th Senate District, with 61.15 percent of the total votes. 6TH CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT 5,997 42ND STATE REPRESENTATIVE DISTRICT 2,984 48TH STATE REPRESENTATIVE DISTRICT Sandra Pihos is running uncontested for this seat. SENATE DISTRICT 21 …
Patch will provide real-time updates as results are available for the 6th Congressional District, the 42nd and 48th State Representative districts and the 21st and 24th State Senate districts.
Today, voters throughout the country will mark who they want to represent them in county, state and national levels of government. Patch will update the live blog throughout the day, as we hit polling places and hear of any news related to the primary elections. To prime the pump, we'll provide a few links to stories we've already done, but the most useful page for voters in Wheaton is the Wheaton Election Central page. There, you'll find links to race pages for the 6th Congressional District, the 42nd and 48th State Representative districts and the 21st and 24th Senate districts. Each race page contains links to candidate pages, where candidates have provided answers to our questions about national and Illinois government. When the polls …
Thursday, March 15, 2012
Press release: Local leaders increasingly encourage voters to elect former prosecutor.
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Thursday, March 15, 2012
The following is a press release from Chris Hage: Half of the members of the Wheaton City Council have endorsed Chris Hage for State Representative, the campaign announced today, adding to a growing list of lawmakers, anti-tax advocates and others supporting the former prosecutor. Hage has previously received high marks from prolife/pro-family organizations and the endorsement of the Chicago Tribune. "When voters see who supports my campaign, I think they can feel confident that I have the proven passion and principles to fight for them in Springfield," Hage said. "I am humbled and grateful for so much goodwill." The campaign announced the following list of supporters: Associated Builders & Contractors, Inc. of Illinois Joe Birkett…
Tuesday, March 13, 2012
Barbara Intihar, vice president of the Community Unit School District 200 Board of Eduction, endorses Chris Hage for the 42nd State Representative District.
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Tuesday, March 13, 2012
The following is a letter from Barbara Intihar: As a life-long education advocate, I have served many years on my local school board and in not-for-profit literacy organizations. I believe that good public schools are an important element to our way of life in DuPage County. As a product of the Illinois Math and Science Academy and the University of Illinois, two world-class state funded educational institutions, Chris Hage knows how important a good educational network is for our community. Hage is also the only candidate running for the 42nd House District that knows the rules, customs, and the legislative process to make an immediate positive impact from Day One in Springfield. Please join me in voting for Chris Hage in the Republican …
Monday, March 12, 2012
Press release: Hultgren praises former prosecutor’s conservative agenda and record.
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Monday, March 12, 2012
Congressman Randy Hultgren today encouraged voters to elect Chris Hage as State Representative (42nd District), calling the former prosecutor “a friend who’s proven his conservative commitment in the trenches.” “I’ve watched Chris work passionately for Republican candidates and principles for years,” Hultgren said. “He has walked the walk, in many cases literally, knocking on doors and getting out to push for our values. His experience as a prosecutor and counsel to the State Senate combined with his conservative principles are exactly what we need now.” “I can think of no one better to serve in that seat,” he said, noting that Hage will be representing many of the same communities that he did while serving in the General Assembly. Hage …
Friday, March 9, 2012
Press release: Final-days blitz will be coordinated out of West Chicago office.
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Friday, March 9, 2012
The following is a press release from Chris Hage: Chris Hage will open his campaign's "Get Out the Vote" headquarters Saturday in West Chicago, where volunteers will help reach out to voters in the final ten days before Election Day. An open house at the opening will be held Saturday, March 10 at 11 am. The office is located at 245 W. Roosevelt Road Building 15, Suite 109, West Chicago. Volunteer precinct walking, phone calls and other campaign activities will be coordinated from the office. "I have been honored by so many people giving their time and energy for this campaign," Hage said. "We have less than two weeks to go now, and with this office, we are going to gear up our efforts to the highest level. We wanted an office in the …
Wednesday, March 7, 2012
Press release: UHVA praises candidate's leadership and policies
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Wednesday, March 7, 2012
The following is a press release from Chris Hage: Calling him a "valued friend," the United Hellenic Voters Association has announced its support of Chris Hage for State Representative (42nd District). "We are in agreement with your policies and views, and we feel your leadership will benefit our community and pledge to you our support,” leaders of the UHVA wrote. The organization will reach out to its members to encourage them to vote for Hage. “The endorsement of the UHVA is a great honor,” Hage said. “The organization promotes good government and citizenship. This helps underscore my conservative message. It’s also very humbling to have the support of such a warm community.” Hage announced his run in October, with Patti Birkett…
Thursday, March 1, 2012
Press release: Major organizations show candidate is a solid advocate of values, campaign says
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Thursday, March 1, 2012
The following is a press release from Chris Hage: Two major pro-life/pro-family groups have given Chris Hage high marks and another published his strong commitment to their mutual values, the campaign announced today. Hage also pointed to his long record of supporting pro-life/pro-family candidates and issues as further proof of his values. Hage, a candidate for state representative in the 42nd district, said he was proud to receive positive acknowledgement from respected and influential organizations. They released voting guides and public documents about Hage as follows: · Family-Pac: Rated as "Highly Qualified" · Illinois Citizens for Life: Ranked as "Fully Pro-Life" (highest ranking) · Illinois Family Institute (IFI): Hage's …
Tuesday, February 28, 2012
Press release: former governor nominee points to candidate's key background, knowledge
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Tuesday, February 28, 2012
The following is a press release from Chris Hage: Praising Chris Hage's commitment to job growth and his proven record standing up for businesses, former Republican governor nominee and businessman Senator Bill Brady today threw his support behind Hage's campaign today. "Chris doesn't just have the words right," Brady said. "I've seen Chris Hage working long hours to make the laws and policies of this state as friendly to job-creating businesses as possible." Brady served in the state senate when Hage worked as legal counsel there. Hage also worked on Brady's 2010 governor campaign. Hage, a former prosecutor, is running for state representative in the 42nd House District. "In the complex world of Illinois politics, we need someone…
Patricia Crawford
6:50 am on Thursday, July 19, 2012
This is very good news! Chris Hage is an honest, hard-working, loyal individual with high ethical standards who will do a fantastic job in this position! Not concerned with the negative comments, as time will show this man's character. more ›