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Robin Kelly Favored To Replace Jesse Jackson Jr. In 2nd District
The 2nd Congressional District race between Robin Kelly and Paul McKinley has largely flown under the radar after Kelly handily won a special primary election in February. Read »
House Successor To Face Challenges
While Democrat Robin Kelly is widely expected to capture Tuesday's special election for former U.S. Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr.'s seat over Republican Paul McKinley, any winner will face big challenges. Read »
#ElectionGram: Chicago Votes
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Duckworth "Very Confident" Against Walsh
An "invigorated" Tammy Duckworth exuded confidence as she left the voting booth Tuesday morning in Rolling Meadows. "I feel fantastic," she told reporters. "We've been working toward this for 17, 18 months now.... Read »
Pregnant Woman Votes En Route To Hospital To Give Birth
For anyone who ever thought they were too busy to vote, meet 21-year-old Galicia Malone. The Cook County Clerk's Office spotted this south suburban Dolton mom-to-be at her polling place Tuesday morning on her... Read »
Emanuel Predicts Obama Victory Speech
"I'm proud of our President and I look forward to hearing his victory speech in #Chicago tonight. Go vote! -- RE" Read »
How Romney, Obama Plan To Spend Election Day
Election Day plans are shaping up for former Gov. Mitt Romney and President Barack Obama. Romney planned to end his campaigning Monday with a rally in Manchester, N.H., but added two more stops late in the day... Read »
Election Chairman Apologizes for 'Bumpy Start'
Despite issues, Chicago voter turnout expected to be roughly the same as it was in 2008, at 73.8 percent. Read »
Early Voting Polls Closed With Record Number of Voters
Voters in Cook County continue to break records for early voting, even if it's last minute early voting. Read »
Early Voters Turn Out in Record Numbers on Friday
Election Day is still over a week away, but that did not stop Chicagoans from turning out in record numbers to vote on Friday. Read »
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Jesse Jackson Jr.
After spending much of the past year and a half out of the public eye Triple J is making a comeback!
Rod Blagojevich
Rascally alchemist transmutes disgrace into fame. Celeb Apprentice buffoon, jail time looms.
Michael Madigan
Master of the Illinois political universe, behind-the-scenes strong arm, and speaker of the house.
Ed Burke
Ed Burke has played the stoic counterpart to Mayor Daley's outspoken boss hog since the Mayor took office.
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Lawmakers Agree to Form Pension Committee
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Jesse Jr. Wants to Serve Prison Time Before Sandi
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Bill Daley Speaks out on Pension Crisis
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Gov. Quinn Watches Game 2 With War Hero
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Raw: Hillary Clinton Speech in Chicago
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Mayor Emanuel Talks Hawks
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McCarthy: We're Making Progress on Crime
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Bill Daley Explores Run for Governor
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Bill Daley To Explore Run For Governor
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Lisa Madigan on Possible Run for Governor
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Emanuel on Governor's Race
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Emanuel on Crime Stats
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Rahm Welcomes Bulls Training Facility To West Side
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Key Democrats Meet To Discuss Pension Plan
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Prosecutors Seek 4-Year Prison Term for JJJ
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Quinn to Madigan, Cullerton: Do Your Jobs
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Student Chefs Serve Up Lunch for Mayor
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Roseland Hospital Gets Temporary, Emergency Reprieve
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City Council Approves More Night Games At Wrigley Field
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New Parking Meter Plan Passes
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