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Blagojevich trial will spotlight worst elements of state's political culture
Former Gov. Rod Blagojevich's federal corruption trial will feature prosecutors feeding voters a steady reminder of the worst elements of Illinois' political culture — allegations that money, insider influence and personal interest drive public...Tags: Health, Justice System, Harry Reid, Parties and Movements, U.S. Senate
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Strange trip for Illinois, Blagojevich
Tribune staff reportersThey showed up at Rod Blagojevich's home before the sun. By daylight, federal agents had arrested and handcuffed the governor, throwing him -- and all of Illinois -- into one of the most momentous and absurd times in the state's sordid political history....Tags: Health, U.S. Senate, Government, Elections, Costa Rica
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Blagojevich suggested Oprah Winfrey for U.S. Senate seat
The idea of Oprah Winfrey as a U.S. senator may seem far-fetched to many — among them Rod Blagojevich's one-time chief of staff John Harris.
The former governor, however, was quite serious when he threw out the talk show host's name as a...Tags: Carol Moseley Braun, Oprah Winfrey, Justice System, U.S. Senate, Government
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Roland Burris, world traveler
I wasn't disgusted this morning to read that Illinois' senior U.S. senator, Dick Durbin, traveled to 14 different countries, mostly on the taxpayer's dime, in 2009 and 2010. Durbin is the No. 2 Democrat in the Senate, and he needs to see the world to...Tags: Politics, Illinois, International Travel, Trips and Vacations, Dick Durbin
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Durbin, Schakowsky most-traveled Illinoisans in Congress
— Last Memorial Day, Sen. Dick Durbin traveled to a conference at a luxury beach resort on Tunisia's Mediterranean coast.
The Democratic senator and his wife, Loretta, stayed at The Residence Tunis, which is part of the exclusive "Leading Hotels of...Tags: Justice System, Golf, Elections, Travel, Woodrow Wilson
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Republicans talk special election, jobs at State Fair
Clout StPosted by Rick Pearson and Ray Long at 10:20 a.m.; updated at 10:28 a.m. with Sen. Brady post-speech comments SPRINGFIELD --- Republicans began their day at the State Fair hearing U.S. Senate candidate Mark Kirk's pitch to elect him this...... -
Giannoulias and Kirk agree to Senate debates
Clout StPosted by John Chase at 6:45 p.m. Democrat Alexi Giannoulias and Republican Mark Kirk don’t see eye to eye on much in their bids for the U.S. Senate, but their campaigns have agreed to participate in two debates and are...... -
It's official: Four U.S. Senate candidates, five for governor
Clout StPosted by Rick Pearson at 1:33 p.m. The Illinois State Board of Elections today finalized the state’s Nov. 2 ballot, ruling out a slate of candidates running under the banner of the Constitution Party but leaving on a slate running...... -
Giannoulias, Kirk neck and neck in Tribune poll for Obama's old Senate seat
Clout StFrom the print edition: Senate poll: Giannoulias, Kirk neck and neck Cash could be deciding factor as Tribune/WGN-TV survey finds weak spots for both candidates By Rick Pearson, Tribune reporter 8:52 PM CDT, September 2, 2010 Democrat Alexi Giannoulias... -
February mayoral election will see no clowning around
Change of SubjectThank Spanky. When Chicago voters go to the polls Feb. 22 and receive a ballot with a long list of names of ethnically and ideologically diverse mayoral candidates, they can offer up silent expressions of gratitude to Ray Wardingley (right),...... -
Can 'Gov. Cowardly Lion' roar back?
Change of SubjectJell-O just sits there and quivers, timidly waiting until greater forces devour it. Gov. Pat Quinn, in contrast, swaggers boldly into controversy, declaring and thumping his chest. Only later does he begin to quiver and allow greater forces to devour........ -
Resource disgrace! Roland Burris has 93% more Wiki heft than Richard M. Daley
Change of SubjectIn the report from Daniel Libit and Rachel Cromidas of the Chicago News Cooperative "Daley’s Paltry Wikipedia Presence" we learn that Temporary U.S. Sen. Roland Burris' Wikipedia entry, at 3,913 words, is nearly twice as long as the entry for......
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