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The presidential race is capturing most voters' attention. But here in Illinois, there's record-breaking spending going into races for the General…
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The Simon Poll says incumbent Sen. Mark Kirk is 14 points behind Congresswoman Tammy Duckworth. Democrats and Republicans are trying to use the other…
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The November election will determine if the balance of power in Illinois politics tips in a direction that will help Republican Gov. Bruce Rauner carry…
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This week, discussion of a recent ruling on negotiations between AFSCME and Governor Rauner. Also, enrollment numbers released for the state's public…
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The state of Illinois may be running a deficit, but many of its leaders' campaign accounts are flush.The Illinois Campaign for Political Reform tracks…
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In the March 17 issue of Illinois Times, Springfield’s alt-weekly newspaper, Bruce Rushton looks at how some state lawmakers are spending money they'd…
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Illinois' primary contest is rapidly approaching, which is why NPR Illinois is bringing you this Illinois Edition pre-primary special (which aired Wed.,…
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A couple of legislative primary races are serving as stand-ins for the political struggle between the governor and Democratic leaders. State legislative…
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Many Chicago residents recently received a piece of mail criticizing their state legislator. That's a routine part of politics, but these flyers are…
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It's the (frustration about the) economy, stupid. Democrats and Republicans are trying to channel that, but offer very different solutions — so much so, it seems they live in two different realities.