As Debbie Halvorson walked into the Fifth Quarter Restaurant in Homewood to greet supporters after her loss in Tuesday’s primary to incumbent congressman, Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr., she said lightheartedly that she wanted a “nice, large beer.” “This wasn’t the ending we anticipated,” said Halvorson, as she thanked her supporters, staff and family for...
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Illinois’ legal ethical legacy is shadowy, but getting brighter. Former Gov. Blagojevich, a Democrat, who entered prison recently, is the fourth of the last nine governors of this state of 12.9 million residents sentenced to prison. His predecessor, George Ryan Sr., a Republican, is nearing the end of his six-year stint in the Terre...
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Chicago area voters tell Columbia College students why they voted for Democrat Barack Obama or Republicans Mitt Romney, Rick Santorum or Ron Paul in the March 20th, 2012 Illinois Presidential Primary. via YouTube
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  Christian Mitchell, a young Democrat that’s been compared to President Obama, won the Democratic primary to become the 26th District State Representative in Springfield in a very close race over opponent Kenny Johnson. Mitchell, 25, was at his victory celebration last night, wearing a formal suit, when he announced the official results. He defeated...
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State Rep. Maria Antonia “Toni” Berrios (D-Chicago), the 34-year-old daughter of Cook County Chairman Joe Berrios, was just slightly ahead of opponent Will Guzzardi in the Democratic primary race of the 39th District election night. With 98 percent of precincts reported, Berrios had gathered 3,918 (50.46 percent) of the votes, only 72 more than...
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Sen. Kirk Dillard (R-Hinsdale) is celebrating a victory in the changed-up 24th District after carrying both DuPage and Cook Counties. At a party on election night at Gulliver’s Pizza in Oakbrook Terrace, Dillard mingled with volunteers and supporters while watching the election results come in. “I am committed to make Illinois’ economy be one...
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During the last few weeks, it looked as though voters of the 5th state legislative district were torn as to who they wanted to lead them. But on Tuesday, candidate Patricia Van Pelt Watkins held the lead the entire night, with a steady nine percent lead over Sen. Annazette Collins. At 8:52 p.m. the...
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Anthony Defranco, 55. Volunteer for the LaRouche Political Action Committee. From Chicago, but is currently standing on the corner of 75thand Main St. in Downers Grove, Illinois, handing out flyers. q. So what brings you out to this major intersection on an 85 degree day? a. Mostly because we’re on the verge of World...
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Negative ads can make you want to tune out about elections, but your vote can make a difference in these local contests, in particular. The polls are open from 6am to 7pm – Click here to find your polling location! Illinois Campaign Reform has information on who is running, and what the issues are....
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Residents and smaller businesses will not be the only people to save money if the natural gas tax is eliminated. The farming and agricultural industry will reap a significant amount in savings, which makes Gov. Pat Quinn’s decision to abolish the natural gas tax practical. During his budget address, Quinn mentioned how his plan...
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