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When evidence of ex-Gov. Rod Blagojevich's alleged corruption came to light with his arrest nearly a year ago, Illinois voters had little influence in the matter.

Even if Brian Dugan's remorse fails to convince a jury he should be spared the death penalty, his chances of being executed soon are very slim.

The seven Republicans running for Illinois governor are squaring off in a debate.

Ryan has faced many personal challenges since leaving politics after losing to Rod Blagojevich in 2002.

I llinois candidates passed an important landmark last week on the road to election day: Filing opened, letting politicians officially submit paperwork to get on the ballot in February.

A candidate from the past has returned to run for Illinois governor. Jim Ryan said Tuesday he has more experience than the other candidates seeking the Republican nomination.

Former Illinois Attorney General Jim Ryan will formally announce his run for governor.

A familiar name is back in the Republican race for governor of Illinois. The party's 2002 standard bearer reportedly is ready to announce his candidacy tomorrow.

But Bill Brady says if that's what it takes, then so be it. Brady has introduced a piece of legislation that would force the Governor and Comptroller to list all of Illinois' unpaid bills on line, so vendors and tax payers know who's waiting to be paid.

The train hasn't left the station, but it's got a modicum of momentum when it comes to limiting free trips for all seniors on public transit to low-income riders only.

Illinois lawmakers have approved the state's first limits on the size of political contributions, one of the highest-profile ethics proposals since former Illinois Gov.

Democratic lawmakers and reform groups searched for a compromise Thursday that would establish Illinois' first limits on campaign donations and avoid an embarrassing failure on one of the highest-profile ethics proposals to follow the Blagojevich scandal.

Former Illinois Attorney General Jim Ryan is skipping the first day to file nominating petitions today, but that doesn't mean he won't be in the governor's race.

Iowa City police are investigating an early morning assault in which a man accused another of being a zombie, then punched him twice.

Former Illinois Republican Party Chairman Andy McKenna jumped in to the crowded Republican primary election for governor today with a jibe for Gov.

A former chief of staff and longtime friend of ousted Gov. Rod Blagojevich pleaded guilty to wire fraud Tuesday and promised to cooperate with federal prosecutors in their corruption case against the former governor.

Monday, Oct 26, 2009 * The State Journal-Register's Sunday editorial makes a very important - and valid - point about the upcoming election As the 2010 campaign moves forward, voters should keep one thing in mind: Those candidates who promise you no pain, those who say things can be solved by just making nips and tucks and magically creating ...

The Republican who could have spent her retirement years saying I told you so after losing to Rod Blagojevich for governor in 2006 is stepping back into the political fray.

In this Wednesday, Sept. 9, 2009 photo provided by ABC, former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich speaks with co-host Joy Behar, on the set of "The View" in New York.

Yes, it's a mindnumblingly stupid editorial , but you should remember the schlock of yester years like the breathless reporting of Satanic Worship coming to McLean County because a sheep was found bloodied and dead.A After reporting that it must be a sacrifice from a Satanic Cult, turns out someones dog got himself a bit of sheep.