Elections

Voting should be even easier this year

SPRINGFIELD -- As politicians begin their campaigns in earnest, Illinois voters will have a little easier time voting and getting registered for the February primary election.

Nov 06, 2009 | 7:20 am | Loading…

GOP governor's debate focuses more on similarities

CHICAGO -- The full field of Republican candidates for Illinois governor faced off for the first time Thursday in a bloodless debate that focused more on their similarities than any small differences.

Nov 05, 2009 | 3:50 pm | Loading…

Many incumbents face challenges in area county races

BLOOMINGTON - The end of the petition filing period for the Feb. 2 primary election on Monday has left races for several countywide offices in its wake.

Nov 02, 2009 | 11:15 pm | Loading…

Green Party has full slate of candidates for state races

SPRINGFIELD - Green Party candidates have filed for all the statewide offices in Illinois, and gubernatorial candidate Rich Whitney said Monday that Republicans and Democrats are "intellectually bankrupt alternatives."

Nov 02, 2009 | 8:15 pm | Loading…

List of Democratic, Republican candidates for statewide offices

List of Democratic and Republican candidates for statewide offices.

Nov 02, 2009 | 8:00 pm | Loading…

Democratic, Republican primary fields loaded for statewide offices

SPRINGFIELD - Illinois voters will not lack for choices when the primary election rolls around in February.

Nov 02, 2009 | 7:55 pm | Loading…

Karl Rove to appear at fundraiser for Rutherford

CHICAGO -- A former top aide to President George W. Bush will be in Chicago on Nov. 16 to headline a fundraiser benefiting state Sen. Dan Rutherford's bid for state treasurer.

Oct 29, 2009 | 1:15 pm | Loading…

Bill Brady proposes state billing reform

SPRINGFIELD -- A Republican candidate for governor wants to give Illinois residents more insight into how the state pays its bills.

Oct 29, 2009 | 1:10 pm | Loading…

Republicans: Don't let lawmakers pick their own districts

SPRINGFIELD -- Republicans said Wednesday they hope actual changes come from recent meetings and forums about the politically dicey topic of drawing boundaries for lawmakers' districts.

Oct 28, 2009 | 1:50 pm | Loading…

Roundup of 2010 candidate filings for Central Illinois

BLOOMINGTON -- Monday was the first day for filing petitions to run in the Feb. 2 primary, and races appear to be forming for some countywide offices, including sheriff in DeWitt and Livingston counties and McLean County clerk.

Oct 26, 2009 | 8:30 pm | Loading…

Candidates line up to officially file for 2010 election

SPRINGFIELD -- Monday marked the first day candidates hoping to run in the Feb. 2 primary could file to get a spot on the ballot.

Oct 26, 2009 | 7:00 pm | Loading…

Comptroller hopeful: New system needed

SPRINGFIELD -- Democrat Raja Krishnamoorthi said Thursday that when the state posts contract opportunities for bid, those offerings should all be online and in the same place.

Oct 22, 2009 | 8:55 pm | Loading…

New McLean Co. auditor announces candidacy for office

BLOOMINGTON - Michelle Anderson, who was recently appointed McLean County auditor, announced her candidacy for the office Thursday.

Oct 22, 2009 | 7:25 pm | Loading…

Quinn launches campaign, stays away from tax talk

SPRINGFIELD -- Democrat Pat Quinn launched his bid for a full term as governor Thursday, but steered clear of talking about his plan to raise state income taxes.

Oct 22, 2009 | 3:00 pm | Loading…

Quinn to launch campaign Thursday with 9-city tour

SPRINGFIELD -- Although he's already spending money on TV ads and has been talking up his candidacy for months, Gov. Pat Quinn will embark on a nine-city tour Thursday to announce he's running for governor.

Oct 21, 2009 | 3:20 pm | Loading…

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