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In a few days, conscientious Illinois residents will bundle themselves up and trudge through midwinter weather to their nearest polling places, intent on…
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Not long ago, I was complaining to a friend and colleague about a previous political campaign. “Why does it have to be so incredibly negative?” I…
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Candidates in the running to win Illinois' presidential primaries:U.S. Sen. Hillary Clinton of New York U.S. Sen. Barack Obama of IllinoisU.S. Sen. John…
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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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State Rep. Kurt Granberg spells out one theme in this election season: "I feel like the island is sinking and there are sharks in the water."Granberg is a…
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Candidates who dare to be different need a lot of stars to align before they can win public office. It's hard to say whether that could happen for Eric…
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Had your flu shot? Some public health officials are expecting a record number of Americans to receive the influenza vaccine this fall, with demand for the…
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State of the State: Gap in presidential preference is so slight uncounted votes could decide contestAs an especially close election enters its final stage, George W. Bush and John Kerry are courting a small but increasingly significant minority:…
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Is justice for sale in Illinois? A lot of people think so. That worries folks like Cindi Canary, and it ought to worry all of us.“I think there’s a…
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Protracted budget dispute produces positives for prison workers, state colleges and businessFifty-four days and 17 special sessions after its scheduled…