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Is Ted Cruz eligible to run in Illinois?new

Objections filed with Illinois election board raise questions.

Illinois Times | Patrick Yeagle | 01-28-2016 | Elections

AG rules against Rauner, in favor of Illinois Timesnew

Why did Illinois Gov. Bruce Rauner leave a Holocaust remembrance ceremony early? We tried to find out, but Rauner has refused to turn over an unredacted copy of his appointment calendar. Illinois Times has sued the governor, with the Illinois Attorney General backing the paper.

Illinois Times | Bruce Rushton | 09-30-2015 | Politics

It Wouldn’t be Illinois Politics Without Money and Dramanew

How do you go from complete political unknown to leader of the pack in just a few months? You simply buy your way to the top.

Illinois Times | Lauren Duncan | 02-27-2014 | Elections

Can Alexi Giannoulias Make it to Washington, D.C.?new

Illinois State Treasurer Alexi Giannoulias leads the pack of Democrats running for U.S. Senate, but can he overcome criticisms concerning his time at the family bank and in office?

Illinois Times | Patrick Yeagle | 01-21-2010 | Politics

Tags: Alexi Giannoulias, Hartmarx, Mark Kirk, Barack Obama, Illinois, U.S. Senate, David Hoffman

Pat Quinn: Illinois Governor in Waitingnew

As Illinois lawmakers consider impeachment of Gov. Rod Blagojevich, his lieutenant governor prepares to go from maverick to main man.

Illinois Times | R.L. Nave | 12-19-2008 | Politics

Tags: Illinois, corruption, scandal, Rod Blagojevich, Pat Quinn

Impeach Blago Nownew

The Illinois House needs to convene as soon as possible and begin impeachment proceedings. Patrick Fitzgerald's criminal complaint has basically given the General Assembly a 78-page road map.

Illinois Times | Rich Miller | 12-15-2008 | Commentary

Tags: Barack Obama, Congress, Illinois, corruption, impeachment, Rod Blagojevich

Illinois GOP Wunderkind Wants to Schock the Systemnew

At age 27, Aaron Schock has held elected office for more than a third of his life. Now the boy wonder of the Illinois Republican party is poised to become the nation's youngest congressman.

Illinois Times | R.L. Nave | 10-06-2008 | Politics

Tags: 2008 downballot elections, Congress, Illinois, Aaron Schock, Colleen Callahan

Illinois' Three-Headed Monster Continues to Battle Itselfnew

The state's most vulnerable citizens suffer as the state's leaders feud.

Illinois Times | Rich Miller | 07-31-2008 | Commentary

Tags: Illinois, Gov. Rod Blagojevich, drug and alcohol treatment, state government

Growing Green Party Aims to Gain Nationally What it Won in Illinois in 2006new

Although Cynthia McKinney pays lip service to the idea that she could overtake Barack Obama and John McCain, her goal is to win at least 5 percent of the national vote, which would establish the Green Party nationally, making it eligible for federal matching grants in future elections. Breaking through that canopy will be anything but a walk in the park.

Illinois Times | R.L. Nave | 07-21-2008 | Politics

Tags: 2008 presidential election, Illinois, Rich Whitney, Green Party, Cynthia McKinney, Rosa Clemente