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Lisa Madigan Still Undecided On Run For Governor
Illinois’ Attorney General says she hasn’t made her mind up yet about running for the job now held by Pat Quinn, reports WBBM Political Editor Craig Dellimore.
Dan Rutherford Announces Candidacy For Illinois Governor
The 2014 governor’s race is off and running, with the first declared Republican candidate announcing today.
Rutherford To Announce Gubernatorial Run This Weekend
For months, Illinois State Treasurer Dan Rutherford has been hinting — at times not so subtly — that he wants the Republican nomination in the 2014 governor’s race. Come this weekend, he’ll finally make it official.
GOP Congressman Schock Won’t Run For Governor
Republican U.S. Rep. Aaron Schock has decided to forgo a run for Illinois governor and instead seek re-election to Congress, the three-term congressman’s campaign manager said Thursday.
State Sen. Bill Brady Likely To Run For Governor
Bloomington State Senator Bill Brady, who lost to Democrat Pat Quinn in the 2010 election, is all but declaring his candidacy for 2014, reports WBBM Political Editor Craig Dellimore.
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?
Mulling Run For Governor, Bill Daley Calls Life In Politics ‘Brutal Job’
Bill Daley, who’s considering a run for governor, talked politics Tuesday at a donor breakfast at Misericordia House on Chicago’s North Side.
Bill Daley Considering Run For Illinois Governor
Former White House chief of staff Bill Daley says he’s “seriously” thinking about running for Illinois governor.
Joe Walsh Opinionated In Final Town Hall Meeting
Joe Walsh hosted his final Town Hall meeting in front of a supportive crowd of 200 in Wauconda.
Gov. Quinn Appoints New Inspector General
Quinn has appointed 40-year law enforcement veteran Michael McCotter to the job.
Indiana Elects GOP Governor, Dem Senator; Ryan Keeps Seat In Wisconsin
Illinois’ neighbors to the north and east went in different directions in the presidential race.
Indiana Gov. Daniels Prepares To Take Helm At Purdue University
Indiana Gov. Mitch Daniels says he has a lesson plan for his next job as the president of Purdue University.
Attorneys Think Blagojevich’s Sentence Will Be Reversed On Appeal
Attorneys in the first trial of former Gov. Rod Blagojevich still keep in touch with him, and think his sentence will be reversed on appeal if the case ever gets there.
New Book Details New, Bizarre Stories About Blagojevich
The saga of Rod Blagojevich involved no shortage of the bizarre and the tawdry, but a book about the deposed and imprisoned governor set for release next month may top it all yet again.
Caliendo: Walker’s Victory Doesn’t Mean Doom For Obama
Political analyst Stephen Caliendo says controversial Republican Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker’s victory in the recall election Tuesday does not mean doom for President Barack Obama’s reelection hopes – although it does reflect an ongoing change in how organized labor is perceived.
Ryan Wins Another Chance To Petition For New Trial
Former Gov. George Ryan has served most of his 6 1/2 year prison sentence and is set to be released next year, but he will have a chance to appeal for a new trial again before that.
Blagojevich Marks 1 Month Behind Bars
Sunday marked one month behind bars for Rod Blagojevich, and his attorney, Aaron Goldstein, says the deposed governor is fully entrenched behind bars.
Vallas On Blagojevich: ‘Illinois Has Deserved Better’
The man who almost kept Rod Blagojevich out of the governor’s mansion a decade ago now says it’s sad to see what the now-imprisoned governor did to the state.
Sentencing Delayed For Former Blagojevich Chief Of Staff Harris
The day after deposed Gov. Rod Blagojevich began his 14-year prison sentence, his former chief of staff, John Harris, is learning his fate.
Sources: Blagojevich High-Fived Other Inmates On First Night In Prison
Deposed Gov. Rod Blagojevich is adjusting to a new lifestyle in prison, but he apparently hasn’t lost his taste for political grandstanding.
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