edited by: Douglas Welch,
Illinois Editor
The Loyola College Republicans and Loyola College Democrats are co-hosting a candidate forum featuring candidates for Illinois State Senate's District 7, to be held on Wednesday, December 2 from 5:00 -7:00 p.m. at Finnegan Auditorium (Damen Hall, 6430 N. Kenmore Avenue) on the Loyola campus in [...]
Wednesday, December 2
5:00pm - 8:00pm
Damen Hall - Finnegan Auditorium
6430 N. Kenmore, Chicago, IL
Democratic candidates Jim Madigan and Senator Heather Steans and Republican candidate Adam Robinson will be on-hand for this town hall style forum moderated by Sean Vera, President of Loyola College Republicans and Lauren Strzepek, [...]
Liberal Chicago Tribune columnist Clarence Page takes a look at some troubling poll numbers for the Democrats.
FOX News Chicago recently released results showing who 193% of Republicans favor for a 2012 Presidential run.
Yes, that’s 193%.
When you give something your all, you give it 100 percent. Unless you work for My FOX Chicago – then you give it 193 percent.
During a Friday broadcast,' [...]
Democrats are either hedging their bets on keeping Obama's US Senate seat in Illinois, or they're bluffing. An Associated Press piece says:
The Obama administration has even expressed some uneasiness about Democrats' ability to keep the seat away from Republicans in the wake of Blagojevich.
"Obviously there is an added burden, but'" [...]
Republicans may be getting a chance to see how a U.S. Senator Mark Kirk would respond when taking on a tough fight in the US. Yesterday, at a press conference on how many jobs Obama's health care would cost Illinois, Kirk was asked about his position on the Thomson Correctional' [...]
from the Proft for Governor campaign
You cannot be on the dole of the teachers’ unions and be a credible, effective agent for system change of K-12 in Illinois.
It is on this basis that I have called for Illinois Republicans to stop taking campaign cash from the [...]
from Andrzejewski for Governor campaign
The Plainfield Township Republican Organization (PTRO), one of Will County’s largest Republican organizations, has voted to endorse Adam Andrzejewski (ann-gee-EFF-ski) for Governor. The vote was taken during their regular meeting on November 19, 2009, according to Chairman Bob Allen.
“Adam Andrzejewski is [...]
Invoking the memory of Edward M. Kennedy, Democrats united Saturday night to push historic health care legislation past a key Senate hurdle over the opposition of Republicans eager to inflict a punishing defeat on President Barack Obama. There was not a vote to spare.
The 60-39 vote cleared [...]
A few minutes ago, 60 Senate Democrats--but no Republicans--voted to proceed with debate on the Harry Reid health care bill. Obama care has passed its second obstacle with a 60 for, 39 against vote. 60 votes were needed to close debate on the health care bill. Only 51 votes will be needed for passage. All Republicans voted No.
Illinois' two US Senators -- Durbin and Burris both voted in support of' [...]
This morning's Republicans of Lyons Township candidate forum ended with endorsements for Patrick Hughes for U.S. Senate, and fell one vote short of backing Dan Proft for governor. Andy McKenna was the next highest vote gubernatorial vote getter -- at 14. 29 votes were needed for endorsement.
Lyons Township GOP also endorsed' [...]
Today, our country recognizes November 21st as the 10th Anniversary of National Adoption Day. The Republican Party understands how important it is to give every child the opportunity to grow up in a family that provides the love and support they all need. Adoption is something that not only Republicans [...]
by Mark Silva
As the Senate nears a vote on advancing to debate over health-care, Republicans are holding ground against a bill which they insist will only grow the government and raise taxes.
They don't accept the $848-billion price tag that the Congressional Budget Office has placed on Senate' [...]
by Mark Silva
As the Senate nears a vote on advancing to debate over health-care, Republicans are holding ground against a bill which they insist will only grow the government and raise taxes.
They don't accept the $848-billion price tag that the Congressional Budget Office has placed on Senate' [...]
