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If Lisa Madigan Runs For Governor, Will Her Dad Step Down As House Speaker?
As discussions swirl about who will run for governor next year, one big question is: should Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan choose to challenge Gov. Pat Quinn, will her father, House Speaker Mike Madigan, step down to avoid a possible conflict of interest?
Running For Romeoville Mayor, Steve McMichael Hit With Campaign Complaint
The complaint, filed by Romeoville Trustee Ken Griffin – an ally of the current mayor, John Noak – accuses McMichael’s campaign of violating a number of rules, including missing deadlines and failing to identify who paid for campaign mailings.
Presidential Candidates Latch Onto Latest Job Numbers
There were more jobs out there, but also more people looking for them. And both candidates tried to use that fact to their advantage, CBS 2 Chief Correspondent Jay Levine reports.
Jesse Jackson Jr. Speaks To Residents, In Automated Phone Call
Congressman Jesse Jackson Jr. has been off the campaign trail and absent from Congress since he was diagnosed with bi-polar disorder in June. This weekend he spoke to his constituents.
Obama Campaign Staffer Dies After Collapsing In Chicago Office
Alex Okrent, 29, had worked with Obama’s organization since 2004.
Beavers Pleads Not Guilty, Calls U.S. Attorney ‘Worse Than J. Edgar Hoover’
Cook County Commissioner William Beavers lashed out at U.S. Attorney Patrick Fitzgerald, saying the prosecutor has caused the suicides of three people through “Gestapo-type tactics.”
Halvorson To Run Against Jesse Jackson Jr.
Former Congresswoman Debbie Halvorson is set to formally announce she will run against Congressman Jesse Jackson Jr. in the Democratic primary in the 2nd District next year.
Gary Public Schools Campaigning To Get Kids Back
There’s a battle brewing over public education in Gary, Indiana.
Emanuel Attends Fund-Raiser To Help Retire Rival’s Debt
Mayor-elect Rahm Emanuel will join Carol Moseley Braun as she holds a fundraiser to pay off her campaign debt on Thursday night.
Obama Takes In $2 Million At Fundraisers
President Barack Obama headed back to Washington today, after a big night on the town to kick off his reelection campaign.
Cappleman To Replace Shiller In Uptown’s 46th
Social worker James Cappleman will succeed 24-year veteran Ald. Helen Shiller to represent the Uptown neighborhood’s 46th Ward in the City council.
Keys To Rahm Emanuel’s Decisive Victory
Mayor-elect Rahm Emanuel succeeded in the mayoral race by connecting with people across the city, and raising money far in excess of any of his opponents, explains CBS 2 Chief Correspondent Jay Levine.
Mayoral Candidates Make Final Push For Votes
The race for mayor is down to the home stretch, with polls set to open in less than 24 hours. CBS 2′s Susanna Song reports.
Braun Campaigns For Mayor At Meeks’ Church
Chicago mayoral candidate and former U.S. Sen. Carol Moseley Braun has appeared at a church on the city’s South Side.
Bill Clinton To Stump For Rahm Emanuel
Former President Bill Clinton will campaign in support of former White House chief of staff Rahm Emanuel’s bid for Chicago mayor.
Emanuel Campaign Releases First TV Spot
Chicago for Rahm Emanuel has released its first TV spot online Sunday.
Peraica To File Lawsuit Over Weekend Arrest
Cook County Commissioner Tony Peraica says he plans to file a civil rights lawsuit against the village of McCook.
Watchdog Group Sees Problems With Governor Recall
Chicago’s Better Government Association has nothing against letting voters recall a governor, but the executive director says the proposal now on the ballot is dangerous and problematic.
Senate, Gubernatorial Races Down To Wire
The races for governor and the U.S. Senate are going down to the wire Monday, as candidates from both sides make the most of their last day to campaign.
Candidates In Final Stretch Of Push For Votes
It’s down to the wire for many of the candidates who are in the final stretch of the weekend push to get to votes.
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