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Illinois Tea Party Wants Investigation of Obama
Members of the Illinois Tea Party are demanding President Obama be investigated for the revelation the IRS focused on the pol...
Lincoln Man Accused of Presidential Assassination Plot
A Lincoln man allegedly wants to kill President Obama.Louis Kinderman's message indicated that he'd make sure no agen...
State of the Union on WTAX at 8pm tonight.
The State of the Union Speech is tonight. You can hear it live on NewsRadio WTAX at 1240am/107.5fm. U.S. Senator Dick Durbin ...
Schock Talks Gun Control in Springfield
The firearms debate is probably the wrong one for U. S. Rep. Aaron Schock (R-Peoria).“Much of what’s being propos...
Ray LaHood Reflects on Term as Transportation Secretary.
One term in the Cabinet is enough for Ray LaHood.The Peorian, whom President Obama asked to serve as U. S. transportation sec...
State Police Helping With Inauguration Security
About 40 Illinois State Troopers are helping keep the peace in Washington, D.C. on Monday.The State Police agency is among 90...
AUDIO: President Outlines Gun Control Measures
President Obama is unveiling a sweeping package of gun safety proposals in response to the school shooting massacre in Newtow...
President Obama Says More Determined and Inspired Than Ever.
President Obama is celebrating his re-election to a second term. Addressing thousands of supporters in Chicago, the President...
CBS Projects President Obama will be re-elected when all votes counted.
CBS News says President Obama will win re-election.
Treasurer Dan Rutherford Makes Last Push For Republican Votes.
No expert sees Illinois as a swing state, but the chairman of Mitt Romney’s campaign here remains optimistic.“If ...
Illinois Republicans Pleased With Romney Performance.
Illinois Republicans are pleased with Mitt Romney's performance at the first presidential debate last night. State Senato...
Congressional Candidate Talks Coal.
In promoting Southern Illinois coal as an answer to the region’s high unemployment, congressional candidate Jason Plumm...
Bus tour brings political message to Springfield
A big green motorcoachwas touring Central Illinois Friday, telling people in Springfield, Decatur and Quincy about “Oba...
Senator Dick Durbin Says the President Has Put America Back on Course.
Senator Dick Durbin is going to bat for President Obama, once again. He says despite what Republicans are saying, President O...
Durbin to Speak at Democrat Convention Tonight.
Illinois Senator Dick Durbin will speak at the Democratic National Convention tonight. Durbin and Obama served in the U.S. Se...
Gov. Quinn Addresses DNC
Gov. Pat Quinn told his fellow Democrats in Charlotte Tuesday evening the Republicans are scared of facts.Of the men at the t...
U of I Flash Index Shows Stagnant Growth
The economic recovery is more tortoise than hare.For the second straight month, the University of Illinois Flash Index is at ...
Report: Emanuel Has Promised Not To Swear During DNC Speech
Don't expect any colorful language from Rahm Emanuel during his speech at the DNC in Charlotte. One of President Obama's cam...
Illinois politicians head to DNC
Politicians and delegates are arriving in Charlotte, N.C. for the Democratic National Convention, and Illinois politicians ar...
GOP Politicians Face Friendlier State Fair Audience
Republicans rallying at the Illinois State FairThursday faced no competition from their own audience, in contrast to the Demo...
New Transportation Bill Praised.
Labor leaders joined Illinois transportation secretary Ann Schneider and U. S. Sen. Dick Durbin (D-Ill.) today Friday to cele...
Illinois' Congressional Races Make It A Battleground State.
Illinois may be a battleground state in this year’s election -- but not because of the presidential elections. Universi...
U.S Attorney Patrick Fitzgerald Stepping Down
The man who put two Illinois governors behind bars is stepping down from his post as the U.S. attorney in Chicago.Patrick Fit...
Blagojevich Aide Starts to Serve His Sentence.
The former chief of staff for Rod Blagojevich is waking up to his first full day behind bars, but his stay won't be long....
Gov. Quinn Supports Gay Marriage
Governor Quinn says he supports gay marriage. The announcement comes after President Obama put his stamp of approval on same...
RNC Midwest Region Secretary Says It's Time to Get Behind Romney.
Midwest Region Secretary of the Republican National Commitee Demtra DeMonte spoke to the Sangamon County Republican Network T...
Former Blago Chief Of Staff Gets Ten Days In Prison
A former chief of staff for Rod Blagojevich is going to prison for just over a week. A federal judge sentenced John Harris t...
Republican primary voters want someone who can beat Obama
Republican primary voters in Illinois today say they're looking for someone who can win in November. One man who says he vote...
Santorum Tours Illinois Distinguishing Himself From The President.
Republican presidential candidates spent Monday touring the state – and the self-proclaimed conservative candidate spen...
Former House Speaker Shows Support for Mitt Romney.
The former speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives knows the people running for president, and some of them, he does not...
FEMA Prepared to Help Harrisburg After Deadly Tornado.
Federal Emergency Management Agency boss Craig Fugate says his agency is ready to help in several tornado-ravaged states. He ...
Campaign Committees Haven't Suffered Under New Laws.
Campaign committees run by Illinois' legislative leaders haven't suffered much since new campaign contribution laws t...
Illinois Republican Party Chair Optimistic About Primary.
Even though there may not be much of a presidential race by primary day, Illinois’ Republican Party chairman is optimis...
Durbin: Economy will be topic in general election
Illinois Democratic senator is predicting the re-election of President Obama, but he says there will likely be a good fight b...