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Timeline: The Legal Roller-Coaster Ride of Rod Blagojevich
It’s been a tumultuous, decade-long ride for former Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich, and it took a fascinating new turn this week.
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Timeline: The Legal Roller-Coaster Ride of Rod Blagojevich
It’s been a tumultuous, decade-long ride for former Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich, and it appears to have come to an end, as President Donald Trump was reportedly “close” to commuting the former governor’s sentence on Feb. 18, 2020. Here is a recap of the saga involving the former governor, who was sentenced to 14 years in prison for trying to…
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A Look at the Candidates Running for Illinois Attorney General
These are the 10 candidates – eight Democrats and two Republicans – who have filed to run for Illinois attorney general.
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Dollars & Sense: Madigan Campaign Paid $1.2M in Legal Fees Over 2 Years
“What we are hoping to establish is case precedent with this case, that no longer is it acceptable to put phony, sham candidates on the ballot to deceive the voters, to dilute the vote,” said attorney Anthony Peraica, sitting in his Southwest Side law office.
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Madigan Campaign Paid $1.2M in Legal Fees Over 2 Years
Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan’s political fund has reported legal expenditures of $1,254,566 since July 2017. NBC 5 Political Editor Carol Marin reports.
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Cook County Democrats Announce Endorsement in Attorney General Race
After meeting with candidates that will be vying to replace Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan next year, Cook County Democrats offered their endorsement of State Sen. Kwame Raoul on Friday.
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Exclusive: Pritzker Leads Rauner in New NBC News Poll
Democrat J.B. Pritzker leads incumbent Governor Bruce Rauner by a wide margin in an exclusive NBC News-Marist poll. With just over two months to go before the November election, more than half of Illinois voters have an unfavorable opinion of the incumbent governor, the poll shows. NBC 5 political editor Carol Marin breaks down the numbers.
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Raoul Claims Victory in Democratic Race for Illinois Attorney General
State Sen. Kwame Raoul claimed victory in the Democratic race for Illinois attorney general Tuesday, saying former Gov. Pat Quinn called to concede in the battle to replace outgoing Attorney General Lisa Madigan. Christian Farr reports.
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Raoul Claims Victory in Democratic Race for Illinois Attorney General
State Sen. Kwame Raoul claimed victory in the Democratic race for Illinois attorney general Tuesday, saying former Gov. Pat Quinn called to concede in the battle to replace outgoing Attorney General Lisa Madigan.
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Behind-the-Scenes Election Night Coverage, Analysis
Primary election polls have officially closed across Illinois, but Election Night is far from over.
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Early Voting for Illinois Primary Far Exceeds Last Midterm
Far more people have cast early ballots for Illinois’ primary than did so four years ago, an increase that comes amid competitive contests for governor and other offices and record-breaking spending that has made the election nearly impossible to ignore.
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The Obama Effect: Candidates Seek Endorsement From Former President
Former President Barack Obama’s popularity can still be felt up and around Cook County, making his endorsement an object to be desired by many candidates on the eve of Election Day for the Illinois primary. NBC 5’s Mary Ann Ahern reports.
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The Obama Effect: Candidates Seek Endorsement From Former President Ahead of Election Day
He’s not on the ballot, and he hasn’t lived in Chicago since he landed in the Oval Office in 2008. But former President Barack Obama’s popularity can still be felt up and around Cook County, making his endorsement an object to be desired by many candidates on the eve of Election Day for the Illinois primary.
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Illinois Attorney General Candidates Sound Off on Gun Control
President Donald Trump’s proposals on school security were front and center during a forum Thursday afternoon with candidates for Illinois attorney general.
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Bruce Rauner's $95 Million Campaign
Five years ago, Bruce Rauner formed the committee that launched his political career. From the start Citizens for Rauner raised millions, in part because Bruce Rauner contributed millions.
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Democratic Attorney General Candidates to Face Off at Forum
Illinois attorney general candidates vying for the Democratic nomination are scheduled to participate in one of their first candidate forums ahead of the March primary.
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State Lawmakers Plan Full Investigation Into Veterans Home Deaths
On Wednesday, the controversy over the deaths of 13 veterans at a facility in downstate Illinois roiled the gubernatorial race. On Thursday, the attorney general’s race was also affected by the issue.
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Questions to Former Gov. Pat Quinn About Chicago Veterans Home Promised But Not Completed
On Wednesday, the controversy over the deaths of 13 veterans at a facility in downstate Illinois roiled the gubernatorial race. On Thursday, the attorney general’s race was also affected by the issue.