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Kirk's sexual orientation questioned in GOP opponent's ad
Chicago TribuneA perennial candidate with a history of anti-Semitic rhetoric and legal disputes in federal court launched a radio ad for his Republican U.S. Senate campaign today that questioned the sexual orientation of the front-runner in the race. Andy Martin, who...Tags: Justice System, Judges, New Hampshire, Crime, Law and Justice, Barack Obama
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Big moment, but 'small step'
Tribune correspondentSometimes, history comes full circle. On Tuesday, Hannah Jane Hurdle-Toomey, one of the last living children of an African-American slave, will be watching intently on TV as an African-American family takes up residence in the White House, a national...Tags: John Lewis, Civil Rights, The New York Times, Slavery, North Carolina
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Impeached Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich has been removed from office
Tribune staff reportersSweeping aside six years of scandal and crippling political infighting with a historic impeachment vote, the state Senate on Thursday ousted one governor for abusing his power and anointed another who built his political career around having no power at...Tags: Executive Branch, George Ryan, Government, Justice System, Homes
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Obama Calls for Greater Understanding on Both Sides of Abortion Debate
(WGN-AM)- President Barack Obama called for greater understanding on both sides of America's abortion debate as he delivered a much anticipated University of Notre Dame commencement address on Sunday.
"I do not suggest that the debate surrounding...Tags: Crimes, University of Notre Dame, Crime, Law and Justice, Health, Barack Obama
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Primary Race For Democratic Treasurer In Full Swing
(WGN-AM)- The Democratic primary race for state treasurer is fully engaged with today's announcement by the chief of staff to current Treasurer Alexi Giannoulias.
Former state representative Robin Kelly, who is the top staffer for Giannoulias, made her...Tags: Primaries, Roland Burris, Alexi Giannoulias, Chicago Tribune, Elections
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Christopher Kennedy Considering Run for U.S. Senate
(WGN-AM) - A son of the late Robert F. Kennedy is considering a run for the U.S. Senate seat once held by President Barack Obama, the latest member of his family dynasty to take a stab at politics. The seat Christopher Kennedy is interested in is now...Tags: Vornado Realty Trust, Caroline Kennedy, Executive Branch, Government, Justice System
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Rutherford to Announce Treasurer Bid
PONTIAC -(AP)- State Sen. Dan Rutherford says he plans to make official his candidacy for state treasurer. The Chenoa Republican says he'll formally announce the move Monday. In April he said he was forming an exploratory committee. This is Rutherford's...Tags: Chicago, Illinois, Roland Burris, Jesse White, Alexi Giannoulias
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Schakowsky To Pass On Potential Senate Run
(WGN-AM)- U.S. Rep. Jan Schakowsky (D-Ill.) plans to run again for the U.S. House and take a pass on a U.S. Senate campaign. Schakowsky announced her plans today. She saids she had seriously considered a Senate run but decided against it because of the...Tags: Chicago Tribune
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Lawmakers Vote to Bar Convicted Politicians of Profiting from Crimes
(WGN-AM) - The Illinois Senate gave final approval to a measure prompted by impeached and ousted former Governor Rod Blagojevich's attempts to profit on the notoriety surrounding his arrest and indictment on federal corruption charges. On a 59-0 tally,...Tags: Executive Branch, Government, Crimes, Terry Link, Crime, Law and Justice
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Court Releases Recording of Burris Wiretap
(WGN-AM) - A federal court has released the recording of a phone conversation between Roland Burris and Rod Blagojevich's brother, which took place before the then-governor appointed Burris to take the U.S. Senate seat held by Barack Obama before he was...Tags: Dick Durbin, Rod Blagojevich, Executive Branch, Government, Illinois
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Lisa Madigan "Undecided" about Political Future
(WGN-AM) - These days job opportunities are limited for most people, but it appears Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan has several career options. Madigan has long said she's considering a run for governor next year. Now there are reports the...Tags: Executive Branch, Government, Justice System, Roland Burris, Elections
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Former Blagojevich Aide Enters Plea Deal
(WGN-AM)- John Harris, the last chief of staff to former Gov. Rod Blagojevich, pleaded guilty today to a single count of wire fraud in federal court. He agreed to cooperate in the federal probe against his former boss in return for a recommended prison...Tags: Trials, Lawyers, Rod Blagojevich, Crime, Law and Justice, Executive Branch
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