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Illinois Primary: More Winners and Losers
Ward Room counts Rep. Joe Walsh as both a winner and a loser. Who else made our list? Read »
Big Winners: Jackson, Duckworth, Kinzinger
Despite what's being considered Illinois' lowest voter turnout ever for a primary election, some big winners emerged from Tuesday's contest. Read »
Photos: Illinois Primary Election
Local, state and national races on the ballot as voters head to the polls on a... See Full Gallery »
Duckworth to Face Walsh in November
Tammy Duckworth beat opponent Raja Krishnamoorthi to challenge Joe Walsh for the 8th Congressional District seat, according to early estimates. Read »
Brown Beats Muñoz for Court Clerk
"Lies and insults don't work. Today, voters are smarter than that. Today, you the voter's lined-up on the right side, the Dorothy Brown side and I won't let you down." Read »
Jackson Jr. Gets Big Win Over Halvorson
Jesse Jackson Jr. looked vulnerable enough at the beginning of the election season that former congresswoman Deborah Halvorson moved into his territory to challenge him for the primary nod. Read »
Some Illinois Ballots Too Big for Scanners
Election officials say nearly a quarter of Illinois counties and the city of Aurora are reporting that some primary ballots are too large and don't fit into scanning machines. Read »
Text To Find Your Polling Place
For this primary, the Chicago Board of Elections is debuting a new voter information system: text them your address, and they'll text back your polling place. Read »
Brown, Muñoz Play The Dozens
The Circuit Court Clerk candidates spent most of a WTTW debate dogging each other about moral, ethical and political shortcomings. Read »
Early, Absentee Voting Down in Chicago
Early voting began Feb. 27 for the primary election that brings a new redistricting map that could help tweak the balance of power in Springfield and Washington. Read »
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Barack Obama
He's in the fight for his political life. Should he lose the 2012 election for the presidency, he'll likely move back to Chicago's Kenwood Neighborhood and instantly become Chicago's biggest celebrity.
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.
Joe Walsh
Tea Party conservative who likes to say no, will have to talk more about his personal life if he wants a second term.
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Meet the Kid Who Took on Rahm
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A Tale of Two Schools
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Outbursts, Protests as School Board Closes Schools
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CTU President Reacts to Closure Vote
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Mayor on Political Consequences
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Quinn: Pension Reform Before Gaming Bill
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CTU's Lewis on Re-Election
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