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Who Won, Lost and Didn't Show Up In Illinois
Several state races for the House and Senate reached national status thanks to the talkers Illinois politics has become known for: scandal and controversy. Read »
How Joe Walsh Lost to Tammy Duckworth
Why did Joe Walsh, national Tea Party superstar, lose? And Tammy Duckworth win? The question of a medically necessary abortion best explains it. In this election cycle, three men — all Tea Party candidates —... Read »
Duckworth Unseats Walsh in 8th Congressional
Rep. Joe Walsh finds himself booted out of office after just two years in Congress. Read »
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 »
Obama Endorses Three Democratic Hopefuls
Illinois State Treasurer Dan Rutherford less than impressed by the move, but candidates embrace president's endorsement. Read »
PAC Money Flows Into Illinois Races
The independent expenditures come from congressional PACS associated with the Republican and Democratic parties and from PACS and SuperPacs in which the money trial is harder to follow. Read »
Duckworth on Walsh's Greatest Hits
Tammy Duckworth's campaign releases a compendium of Walsh's most outrageous statements. Read »
Walsh Endorsed by Illinois Chamber of Commerce
Walsh has made job growth and economic recovery his main priority and maintains that the federal government is hampering that growth. Read »
Duckworth Leads Walsh, 54-40
The luckiest Tea Party candidate of 2010 is about to see his luck run out. Read »
Super PAC Reallocates $2.5M Intended for Walsh
A conservative Super PAC based in Kansas City that was going to pump an additional $2.5 million into the campaign of tea party-backed U.S. Rep. Joe Walsh, has decided to take their money elsewhere. 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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Quinn 'Open Minded' About Medical Marijuana Bill
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Parents of Sandy Hook Victims Join Quinn in Quest for Gun Control
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Quinn: Pension Reform Before Gaming Bill
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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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Preckwinkle Takes Issue With School Closures
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McCormick Place Wouldn't Automatically Get Chicago Casino: Rahm
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Mayor Seeks to Protect Chicago Interests in State Gun Law
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Rahm Unconcerned About Low Poll Numbers
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Downtown Robberies Come as Summer Tourism Season Starts
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Supporters Laud Plans For Navy Pier, McComick Place Upgrades
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Rahm: People Feel Safe On Michigan Ave.
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Rahm To New Cops: "You Do Not Bear Burden Alone Of Reducing Crime"
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Aldermen: Mayor's Parking Deal Doesn't Add Up
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CTU Files Lawsuits to Stop School Closings
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Rahm Touts "Night Out in the Parks" Initiative
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