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Poll Shows Debbie Halvorson Leading in 2nd District
Pollster says New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg's ads may have backfired. Read »
Candidates Make Final Push Before Tuesday Election
The candidates vying to replace former U.S. Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr. are making their final push before Tuesday's election. Read »
Opinion: NRA Has A Lot Riding On 2nd District Election
In the first federal election since President Obama proposed an assault weapons ban, gun control is the number one issue. Read »
Halvorson Opposes Assault Weapons Ban
Even Sen. Mark Kirk favors an assault weapons ban -- but 2nd District congressional candidate Debbie Halvorson says we don't need new gun laws. Read »
Candidates Begin Filing Petitions For JJJr's Seat
Ald. Anthony Beale, Sen. Toi Hutchinson, former Rep. Robin Kelly, incoming Sen. Napoleon Harris and Clifford Eagleton met the 8 a.m. deadline to be eligible for a drawing that determines the top ballot spot. Read »
Poll: Jackson Leads Halvorson, 59-23
Jesse Jackson, Jr., has expanded his lead over Debbie Halvorson since December, and has exceptionally high job approval ratings. Read »
Jackson Pulls Out of Debate with Halvorson
A week ahead of the Illinois primary, Congressman Jesse Jackson Jr. canceled his appearance on Tuesday's WTTW debate with 2nd Congressional District challenger Debbie Halvorson. Read »
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Halvorson Calls out Jackson Jr. 'Fiction'
Debbie Halvorson hasn't held back in her remarks about her 2nd Congressional District opponent Jesse Jackson Jr. And she isn't stopping today. Read »
Can Obama Save Jesse Jackson Jr. from Satan?
Jesse Jackson Jr. faces no small opposition in his re-election run in the Congressional 2nd District, from alleged corruption connections to allegations of an extramarital affair. Jackson's tactic?... Read »
Halvorson Shoots Back At Opponent Jackson Jr.
Congressional candidate Debbie Halvorson on Tuesday shot back at opponent Jesse Jackson Jr. for his remarks about a super PAC targeting incumbents. 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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Perception Not Reality On Mag Mile Safety: McCarthy
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Demonstrators Arrested in Final School Closure Fight
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CTU's Lewis on Re-Election
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Mayor Seeks to Protect Chicago Interests in State Gun Law
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