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Pat Quinn. The group also endorsed Alexi Giannoulias for US Senate. Other endorsements Mike Boland, Terry Link Rickey Hendon and Art Turner - Lt.

Today, former two-term Republican Governor Jim Edgar announced his endorsement of Elizabeth Coulson for Congress in the 10thCongressional District.

U.S. Rep. Judy Biggert, R-13th, joined a bipartisan group of House colleagues to introduce legislation that would keep shelter doors open to victims of domestic violence and their children.

Contemporary American talk radio is considered in some quarters to be the playground of such -- mmm, let's say partisan -- talents as Sean Hannity, Michael Savage and the ubiquitous Rush Limbaugh.

Last week we were jolted with the news that the global warming crisis is a hoax, an ideologically-driven scam based on data that have been routinely doctored, selectively presented, and when necessary, furtively disposed of.

Cadet Sgt. Brigid Calhoun of Hinsdale talks to Patrick Callaghan of Western Springs about West Point during her visit to Nazareth Academy.

Some people say its the most significant civil rights law of the new century.But youre excused if the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act, which went into full effect over the weekend, isnt on your radar screen.Its been a quiet debut for the act, which has two parts:Title I prohibits insurers from requiring genetic testing or using genetic ...

State insurance regulators have expressed support for recent changes to proposed legislation creating a Federal Insurance Office .

By Louise Brass Contributing Writer The sweeping comprehensive financial regulatory reform draft legislation unveiled by U.S. Senator Christopher Dodd on Nov.

U.S. Rep. Gregorio Kilili C. Sablan is an original co-sponsor of legislation that will increase funding for domestic violence shelters in the Northern Mariana Islands and around the United States.

We are in the middle of Palinmania and it's going to last a while between Oprah , Barbara Walters, the book tour and the sniping between Palin and McCain worlds .

Representative Judy Biggert denounces the raucous and polarizing debates surrounding health care reform that have led to what she calls "circus" town hall meetings around the nation .

The Lakelands Community Homeowners Association got its way when it threatened to sue the village for blocking construction of an anti-flooding berm near the neighborhood.

" Congressman Aaron Schock , along with several other members of the Illinois Congressional Delegation, introduced legislation today to prohibit any federal funds from being used to transfer detainees being held at Guantanamo Bay to Thomson Correctional Center in Illinois.

U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin says criticisms of a proposal to use to an Illinois prison to house Guantanamo Bay detainees is pure political strategy and fear mongering.

Congresswoman Gwen Moore and Congressman Aaron Schock today introduced the reauthorization of H.R. 4116, the Family Violence and Prevention Services Act , along with Representatives Gregorio Sablan , and Judy Biggert .

Would N.Y. jury use death penalty in 9/11 trial? Besides historical record, juries might be wary of creating a martyr Video A A Civilian courts debated Nov.

Illinois will become "ground zero for Jihadist terrorist plots, recruitment and radicalization" if President Barack Obama follows through on a plan being considered to bring Guantanamo detainees to a prison in the state's northwestern corner, Republican House members wrote Sunday.

By Dan McLeister Contributing Writer An area bio waste project is going beyond previous efforts to produce a triple play for green technology.

Tuesday, November 17, 2009 at 4:15 p.m. Read more: National , Politics , Politico , Politics , Guantanamo Detainees , Gitmo , Northwester Illinois , Illinois , Illinois Republican , Republican An Illinois Republican has introduced legislation to block federal funds from transporting Guantanamo detainees to the Thomson Correction Center in ...