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State, Local Corruption in Illinois Continues Despite Improvement

Credit: Minipress For many, corruption and Illinois go hand in hand. From the convictions of ex-Governors Rod Blagojevich and George Ryan to the more recent charges against ex-congressman Jesse Jackson

By Mike Chirillo

/ December 15, 2012

State, Local Corruption in Illinois Continues Despite Improvement

New Bill Makes Medical Marijuana a Reality in Illinois

Credit: Cancer Cure Illinois could be the latest state to legalize medical marijuana. In past attempts, the bill’s passage was approved in the Illinois Senate, only to be stymied

By Mike Chirillo

/ December 2, 2012

New Bill Makes Medical Marijuana a Reality in Illinois

Illinois Congressman Resigns Amid Allegations, Health Woes

Credit: Chicago Tribune Jesse Jackson Jr. has submitted his resignation from Congress. The Illinois congressman resigns amid allegations and health concerns, since being the subject of a House Ethics Committee&

By Mike Chirillo

/ November 25, 2012

Illinois Congressman Resigns Amid Allegations, Health Woes

In 2012, Democrats Reaffirm Their Majority in Illinois

(Stacey Wescott / Chicago Tribune) Democrats in Illinois made huge gains in the US House of Representatives last week. Four GOP incumbents were unseated by their Democratic challengers. In addition, two

By Mike Chirillo

/ November 12, 2012

In 2012, Democrats Reaffirm Their Majority in Illinois

In Illinois, Abortion Has Raised Tensions Between Candidates

(Scott Strazzante / Chicago Tribune) In Illinois, abortion has raised tensions between candidates for the 8th Congressional District. In a new poll released Friday, Tammy Duckworth has a 10-point lead over

By Mike Chirillo

/ October 29, 2012

In Illinois, Abortion Has Raised Tensions Between Candidates

Congressman's Absence Fuels Curiosity and Allegations

Credit: Olivier Douliery / Abaca USA Illinois Representative Jesse Jackson Jr. has been missing from Congress since June. According to Jackson, he has been undergoing treatment for bi-polar disorder -- a

By Mike Chirillo

/ October 23, 2012

Congressman's Absence Fuels Curiosity and Allegations

Feud Mounts Between Emanuel and Quinn Over Stadium Authority

(Source: Ron Cogswell) Last week, Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel expressed his disapproval for Governor Pat Quinn's choice for the state's stadium authority. Quinn handpicked Kelly Kraft,

By Mike Chirillo

/ October 14, 2012

Feud Mounts Between Emanuel and Quinn Over Stadium Authority

Independent Vote is Critical for Joe Walsh in Illinois

(Al Podgorski / Chicago Sun-Times) Republican Representative Joe Walsh and Democratic nominee Tammy Duckworth are currently locked in a contentious battle for the House of Representatives. Walsh will be trying to

By Mike Chirillo

/ October 8, 2012

Independent Vote is Critical for Joe Walsh in Illinois

Judge Overturns Arrests of Occupy Chicago Protesters

Credit: Chicagoist / Aaroncynic Cook County Associate Judge Thomas Donnelly overturned 92 arrests of Occupy Chicago protesters on Thursday. The arrests took place last year as the protesters gathered in Chicago&

By Mike Chirillo

/ September 30, 2012

Judge Overturns Arrests of Occupy Chicago Protesters

Independent Voters Crucial In Wisconsin Senate Race

Credit: Dailykos.com A new Marquette University Law School poll shows Democratic US Representative Tammy Baldwin with a nine percentage point lead over former Governor Tommy Thompson (R) in the

By Mike Chirillo

/ September 22, 2012

Independent Voters Crucial In Wisconsin Senate Race

Chicago Teachers Return to Work After Union Agreement

Credit: Chicago Tribune The Chicago Teachers Union voted late Tuesday to return to work this morning, ending its first seven-day strike in a quarter of a century. The oral vote

By Mike Chirillo

/ September 19, 2012

Chicago Teachers Return to Work After Union Agreement

School Zone Speed Cameras Pose Latest Hitch for Emanuel

Credit: edmunds.com Mayor Rahm Emanuel’s plan to install school zone speed cameras was momentarily derailed earlier this week. The delay was caused by an Illinois Attorney General’s

By Mike Chirillo

/ September 13, 2012

School Zone Speed Cameras Pose Latest Hitch for Emanuel