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UPDATED: Rep. Walsh Sued For $117K In Child Support
The Illinois Republican congressman who accused President Barack Obama of lying about the risks of not raising debt ceiling, is now accused of owing a six-figure sum in child support.
Rutherford: Illinois Could Go Red For Romney In 2012
Illinois’ electoral votes haven’t gone to a Republican presidential candidate since 1988, but state Treasurer Dan Rutherford thinks 2012 could turn Illinois red once again.
State Rep. Mark Beaubien Jr. Dies At 68
An Illinois state representative who was also a descendant of one of Chicago’s pioneer settlers has died.
Kirk: Trump May Struggle In GOP Primaries
U.S. Sen. Mark Kirk (R-Ill.) is suggesting Donald Trump would have a hard time against the rest of the Republican field once the GOP presidential primary race gets underway.
Former GOP Candidate Seeks To Curb State Spending
A former candidate for Illinois governor didn’t get out of politics after he lost in last year’s Republican primary.
Freshman Rep. Schilling Talks About Afghanistan
Freshman U.S. Rep. Bobby Schilling (R-Rock Island) is just back from a tour of Afghanistan.
Durbin: Don’t Cut Medical Research
U.S. Senate Majority Whip Dick Durbin is urging voters to write letters to their Congressmen and tell them to leave the funding for medical research alone.
Pawlenty Visits Chicago On Book Tour
Illinois is President Barack Obama’s home state, and Chicago is his hometown, but that’s not keeping potential Republican presidential contender Tim Pawlenty away.
Democrats Pull Back Quinn’s Pension Borrowing Plan
Illinois Senate Democrats bowed to Republican pressure and are not yet calling for a vote on Gov. Pat Quinn’s plan to borrow money to pay pensions.
CBS 2 School: Seeing Red
Two years after sweeping into the White House, President Barack Obama is now blushing, and the U.S. House of Representatives is turning just as red as his cheeks.
Dems Retain Ill. Senate Majority, Close In House
Democrats claimed at least 54 seats on their way to retaining a 60-vote majority in the Illinois House, but they continued to battle Tuesday evening to hold onto a big advantage.
Brady Gets Warm Welcome At Tea Party Rally
Republican governors from Louisiana, Virginia and Mississippi rally for GOP candidate at event hosted by Tea Party groups.
Blagojevich, Ryan Come Up At Governor Debate
With less than two weeks to go before Election Day, the candidates and the campaigns are all kicking into high gear.
Brady: No Exceptions In Anti-Tax Pledge
Republican Bill Brady says he can’t imagine any circumstances where he would raise taxes if he’s elected Illinois governor.
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- Portage Theater Closed For NowThe 93-year-old landmark theater at 4050 N. Milwaukee Ave. was shut down on Friday after Ald. John Arena (45th) blocked Carranza’s application for a liquor license, according to Carranza.90
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