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Quinn picks Paul Vallas as 2014 running mate
CHICAGO - Working to reinforce his image as a reformer and champion of the middle class, Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn said Friday he has selected former Chicago schools CEO and 2002 gubernatorial candidate...
View ArticleKirk says he won't endorse anyone in GOP primary
BUFFALO GROVE, Illinois - Republican Sen. Mark Kirk says he won't endorse any candidate in Illinois' GOP gubernatorial primary.
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Rauner donates $500K to campaign for Illinois gov.
CHICAGO - Republican Bruce Rauner has made a $500,000 donation to his campaign for Illinois governor, lifting the caps on political contributions for everyone in the 2014 race and ensuring a big-money...
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Q&A: Ill. GOP leader wants end to 'name calling'
CHICAGO - Despite dismal showings at the polls in recent elections and a highly-publicized change in party leadership, the chairman of the Illinois Republican Party says the state GOP is "alive, well...
View ArticleIll. term limit supporters halfway to 2014 ballot
EVANSTON, Illinois - A group pushing to establish term limits for Illinois lawmakers said Thursday it's more than halfway to its goal of putting the measure on the 2014 ballot.
View ArticleHundreds file petitions for 2014 election
SPRINGFIELD, Illinois - Political battle lines were officially drawn Monday in the race for Illinois' chief executive as Democratic incumbent Gov. Pat Quinn and four Republican challengers were among...
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GOP candidate has given own campaign $1.25M
SPRINGFIELD, Illinois - A Republican candidate for Illinois governor who reported income of $53 million last year has contributed more than $1 million to his own campaign, but an analysis Tuesday of...
View ArticleDillard calls for specifics on pension deal
SPRINGFIELD, Illinois - Illinois Sen. Kirk Dillard wants to read pension-reform legislation before deciding whether to support it. Lawmakers could be asked to vote as early as Tuesday.
View ArticleGubernatorial candidates differ on pension plan
SPRINGFIELD, Illinois - Republican candidates for Illinois governor are staking out positions on what could be a landmark pension-reform deal that could go to a vote in the General Assembly as early as...
View ArticleRutherford: pension plan won't hold up in court
SPRINGFIELD, Illinois - Illinois Treasurer Dan Rutherford (ROOTH'-ur-furd) says he doesn't support pension legislation that state lawmakers are set to consider this week.
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Pension vote could alter Illinois governor's race
SPRINGFIELD, Illinois - Some longtime labor supporters chided Gov. Pat Quinn Wednesday over his legislative victory on a pension crisis he said he was "put on earth" to solve, a signal of the murky...
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Illinois governor signs pension overhaul into law
CHICAGO - In a private ceremony attended by a handful of lawmakers, Gov. Pat Quinn signed landmark legislation Thursday to reform Illinois' massively-underfunded pension system, though labor unions...
View ArticleS&P improves Illinois rating after pension vote
SPRINGFIELD, Illinois - A major credit-rating house took a more positive outlook Tuesday on Illinois' ability to pay its debts, a rare economic bright spot for the state one week after lawmakers...
View ArticleBrady in top ballot spot; Hardiman wins over Quinn
SPRINGFIELD, Illinois - Sen. Bill Brady will be the first Republican listed on next spring's primary ballot for governor.
View ArticleBruce Rauner wins Cook County GOP endorsement
ALSIP, Illinois - Winnetka venture capitalist Bruce Rauner on Saturday won the Cook County Republican Party's endorsement in his bid for the GOP gubernatorial nomination in Illinois.
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Quinn won't commit to term limit until it's law
CHICAGO - A longtime advocate for term limits, Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn has yet to commit to one for himself.
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AP Interview: Quinn touts 2013 efforts in 2014 bid
CHICAGO - Gov. Pat Quinn enters the election year of 2014 on the heels of a number of state legislative feats, including his signing of landmark reforms addressing Illinois' $100 billion pension crisis...
View ArticleRauner adds $4M to campaign fund for Ill. governor
CHICAGO - Republican candidate for Illinois governor Bruce Rauner (ROW'-ner) says he raised more than $4 million for his campaign during the final three months of 2013.
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Illinois GOP sees 2014 governor's race as critical
CHICAGO - It has been a rough time to be a Republican in Illinois.
View ArticleRutherford releases 2012 tax returns
CHENOA, Illinois - Illinois Treasurer Dan Rutherford earned $114,145 and paid slightly more than $18,000 in state and federal taxes in 2012.
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