Giannoulias Isn't Paying His Bills. Just Like Illinois!   7/29/2010

By Edward McClelland - Ward Room Blog - NBC5

Ever since the February primary Mark Kirk has been attacking Alexi Giannoulias...

Kirk Opposes Quinn-Giannoulias Plan to Raise State Income Tax   7/29/2010

From Kirk for Senate

One day after the governor’s budget director said state lawmakers will likely increase the state’s...

New Poll: Brady 44%, Quinn 37%   7/29/2010

From Rasmussen

Republican State Senator Bill Brady has now opened a seven-point lead over embattled Governor Pat...

Republicans question pay to play on Quinn cash   7/28/2010

By Rich Miller - Capitol Fax

I’ve been telling my subscribers about massive labor union donations to Gov. Quinn for...

Quinn strikes blow to dead voter bill   7/28/2010

By Kurt Erickson - Lee Newspapers

A proposal aimed at making sure dead people are purged from Illinois’ voting rolls...

Really, Governor? Quinn's Budget Director: 'We’re going to pass a tax increase in January'   7/28/2010

"Illinois Will Probably Raise Income-Tax Rate to 5%, Budget Director Says"

By Darrell Preston - Bloomberg News

Illinois,...

Quinn’s furlough plan filled with confusion   7/28/2010

State Journal-Register Editorial

Gov. Pat Quinn has made a real mess of his plan to make merit compensation employees...

WATCH: "I'm with Bill (Brady)" Video Testimonial of the Week   7/28/2010

From the Brady for Governor campaign

Last week our campaign debuted our new “Video Spotlight of the Week,” featuring...

Like Illinois, Giannoulias in serious debt   7/28/2010

"Giannoulias hangs on to primary debt"

By EMILY SCHULTHEIS - Politico

For Illinois state Treasurer Alexi Giannoulias,...

Kirk Launches National Grassroots Petition Drive Urging Enforcement of Iran Sanctions   7/28/2010

Congressman and Illinois Senate candidate Mark Kirk on Wednesday launched a national online petition drive urging the President...

Former Stroger Campaign Staffer Gets County Consulting Job   7/28/2010

BY LISA DONOVAN Sun Times Cook County Reporter

A one-time campaign staffer for Cook County Board President Todd Stroger...

Cook County Taxpayers Pay for Controversial Contracts   7/28/2010

from Chicago Tribune

The costs of several controversial contracts authorized by Cook County Board President Todd...

Website shines light on Cook County lobbying   7/27/2010

Daily Herald Staff Report and Hal Dardick from the Chicago Tribune

Cook County residents can get greater awareness...

Cook County Board Dems Bullying Suburbs   7/21/2010

Daily Herald Editorial Board:

If you had any remaining delusions that the controlling faction of the Cook County...

SEIU Bankrolling Preckwinkle Campaign   7/21/2010

Cook County Board presidential candidate Toni Preckwinkle raised $1.3 million in campaign contributions since the beginning...

Chicago Facing $700M Budget Gap   7/21/2010

BY FRAN SPIELMAN Chicago City Hall Reporter for Chicago Sun Times

Chicago is facing a record budget shortfall --...

Daley "Considering" Re-election Bid   7/21/2010

Chicago Tribune:

Mayor Richard Daley didn't raise any campaign money for the first half of 2010, but he did spend...

Ex-Streets and San boss found guilty of rigging hiring   7/21/2010

Al Sanchez, the former commissioner of Chicago's Department of Streets and Sanitation, was convicted today of scheming to...

Alderman Wants Ban On Peddlers Near Wrigley Field   7/25/2010

Ald. Tom Tunney: It's An Issue Of 'Public Safety'
Ald. Tom Tunney (44th) wants to ban street peddlers within a two-block radius of Wrigley Field on Cubs game days.

Tunney says a ban on peddlers on streets adjacent to the ballpark is not enough.

Tunney introduced an ordinance calling for the ban at a City Council meeting Tuesday. Under the new ordinance,...