Illinois House passes ban on legislative scholarships
The Illinois House today approved a bill to abolish the oft-abused legislative scholarship program, a day after a Democratic state senator caught up in a scholarship scandal lost a primary...
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Dem lawmaker charged with bribery wins primary
A Chicago Democratic lawmaker charged with bribery a week ago won decisively in Tuesday's primary, the first election under a newly drawn map that shook up House and Senate seats...
State lawmaker charged with bribery cruises to primary victory
A Chicago Democratic lawmaker charged with bribery a week ago won decisively in Tuesday's primary, the first election under a newly drawn map that shook up House and Senate seats...
Romney, Santorum make final push for Illinois Republican votes
ROCKFORD -- Republican presidential candidates Mitt Romney and Rick Santorum are criss-crossing Illinois today in a final push for votes before Tuesday's presidential primary election. Romney gave a speech at...
Romney, Santorum make final push for Illinois Republican votes
ROCKFORD -- Republican presidential candidates Mitt Romney and Rick Santorum are criss-crossing Illinois today in a final push for votes before Tuesday's presidential primary election. Romney gave a speech at...
Romney, Santorum make final push for Illinois Republican votes
ROCKFORD -- Republican presidential candidates Mitt Romney and Rick Santorum are criss-crossing Illinois today in a final push for votes before Tuesday's presidential primary election. Romney gave a speech at...
Democrats’ new map leads to biggest legislative election in Chicago in 10 years
Democrats designed a legislative map that puts pressure on suburban Republicans, but the new boundaries also have resulted in Chicago's biggest House and Senate primary election in 10 years. The...
Dueling fundraisers illustrate press for campaign cash
SPRINGFIELD — One of the most contentious Republican primaries in the suburbs played out March 5 not in DuPage County but at dueling fundraisers nearly 200 miles away. A few...
The year’s busiest day of campaign fundraising shows how Springfield really works
SPRINGFIELD — The marathon of campaign fundraisers proved so taxing that some dark-suited lobbyists ditched the fancy loafers for walking shoes. They scurried from bars to banquet rooms, slapping on...
House OKs statewide ban on drivers using hand-held cellphones
— Drivers in Illinois would have to use a hands-free device when talking on a cellphone under legislation the House passed Thursday, but the bill may be in for a...