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In the race for the 10th U.S. House District, which stretches from northern Cook County through the North Shore, Democrat Dan Seals is trying once again…
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Illinois will be a battleground in 2008 as Democrats fight to keep their newfound majority in the U.S. House, and Republicans fight to win it…
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Democrats hope to extend their slight majority in the Illinois congressional delegation, and the outcome of the February 5 primary races will play a role.…
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What do electric utilities, cable television and gambling casinos have in common? They're all good for business — the lobbying business, that is. As…
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There are two sides to every story, and each side deserves equal play. It's a basic principle of news reporting called balance, and it's designed to…
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A blank space presents the perfect opportunity and the ultimate uncertainty. With no blueprint, any structure is possible. On the other hand, no plan…
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One of your own as speaker of the U.S. House, the most powerful individual on Capitol Hill? It doesn't get any better than that.Illinois enjoyed that…
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Someone with a decent arm could stand in Springfield and throw a ball from one of the city's congressional districts over another district and into a…
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The term “clear channel” refers to the dominant station on a particular AM radio frequency. A high-power, wide-service-area clear channel station takes…
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Gov. Rod Blagojevich comes off as a regular guy. He had trouble in school. He’s comfortable making fun of himself.He’s also comfortable making fun of…