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Cook County tallies votes that could decide governor’s race
Photo by Linda Lutton Photo by Linda Lutton Photo by Linda Lutton Photo by Linda Lutton Election officials in Cook County are tallying up the uncounted votes that could decide the neck-and-neck race for Illinois governor. Republican state Sen.
Election File Voting Guide: The low-down on third party, independent and write-in candidates
Voters who don’t like either the Democrat or Republican running in races in Illinois do have other options. We aren’t advocating anything here; we’re just laying out the possibilities.
Obama fires up Illinois Democrats at Chicago get-out-the-vote rally
CHICAGO – Schoolteacher Jamie Worsek headed to President Barack Obama’s get-out-the-vote rally on Saturday, but it wasn’t because she’s enthusiastic about casting a ballot on Election Day. “I’ve actually never been less excited to vote in my entire life.
Republicans top Democrats with Facebook fans (AFP)
WASHINGTON (AFP) – Republicans will have to wait until Tuesday to find out if they make the big gains many expect in the US Congress but they have already beaten the Democrats in another arena — Facebook. Republican candidates are outpolling Democrats on Facebook in the races for the Senate, House of Representatives and state governor, according to the blog AllFacebook.com, which has compiled figures from across the country.
Illinois Democrats woo voters before Obama rally in Chicago; GOP also busy with events
CHICAGO – Democrats have been out early trying to fire up voters before President Barack Obama’s Chicago rally. The president is expected to make another push Saturday to fend off Republicans who want to claim his former U.S.
Lawmaker Wants to Highlight Public Officials’ Finances
By Jennifer Wessner Illinois Statehouse News SPRINGFIELD — An Illinois lawmaker on Wednesday announced his proposal to make Illinois’ historically corrupt political culture more transparent. State Sen. Dan Kotowski, D-Park Ridge, laid out a plan that would increase the amount of personal financial information that candidates and public officials must disclose in order to run for or hold public office.
Endorsement: Bill Brady for Ill. Governor
Illinois needs to make a new start. The nation continues digging out of the recession. In Illinois, the hole is deeper. Unemployment continues to hang at nearly 10 percent, and…
Republican governors to rally for Brady
It’s the home stretch for the candidates running for Illinois governor. Republican State Sen.
Daniels on hand for 2 job announcements
INDIANAPOLIS (CHICAGOPRESSRELEASE.COM) – Governor Mitch Daniels is expected to join two companies for major job announcements. The first is this afternoon with an Indianapolis company called ExactTarget.