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Kirk: Lock up the 'chuckleheads'
Change of SubjectTranscribed from a portion of the WBEZ-FM 91.5 interview with Republican U.S. Sen Mark Kirk of Illiniois Wednesday: Alex Keefe: Senator, you mentioned the murder of Hadiya Pendleton a moment ago. It seemed like things got pretty emotional in the...... -
New vote sought for Illinois gay marriage law
Tribune reporters— If anyone thought gay marriage legislation would pass easily in Illinois, the initial hiccup Wednesday in the state Senate illustrated how hard-fought the issue is likely to be every step of the way. A bill to allow same-sex marriage did not...Tags: Executive Branch, Interior Policy, Cook County Board of Commissioners, Personal Weapon Control, Government
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For Illinois Republicans, the gloom settles in
A day after suffering devastating election losses up and down the state, Illinois Republicans could point to one bright spot: Barack Obama's name won't ever be on the ballot again. In 2004 as a U.S. Senate candidate, in 2008 as a presidential contender...
Tags: Executive Branch, Personal Income, Jim Edgar, Government, Parties and Movements
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GOP's 'Fire Madigan' campaign misses the mark
Change of SubjectThe Illinois delegation to this week's Republican National Convention in Tampa is flogging the party's new line of "Save Illinois: Fire Madigan" merchandise — decals, buttons, hoodies, dog T-shirts, you name it. And, as it is my nature to find...... -
Friday, November 9, 2012
5:30 - 9 a.m. Jonathon Brandmeier 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. Mike McConnell 9:35 a.m. Mike McConnell discusses how a simple joke landed a dad with battery charges. 12 - 3 p.m. Carol Roth (in for John Williams) 12:18 p.m. After Tuesday’s election,...Tags: Republican Party
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For Madigan Democrats, there is such a thing as a free lunch
Finally, in the sea of envy that is Illinois politics — with all those nasty, mean and negative campaign ads — we have some heartwarming news to report. Illinois Republican Party Chairman Pat Brady wants to help Democratic candidates for...
Tags: Chicago Tribune Columnists, John Kass, Michael Madigan, Foods and Beverages, Parties and Movements
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Convention notebook: Illinois Republicans selling 'Fire Madigan' T-shirts, pet wear
Clout StreetThe state’s Republican leaders have spent time trying to make longtime Democratic Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan a campaign issue this fall. On Monday, the state GOP handed out “Save Illinois, Fire Madigan” buttons and...Tags: George W. Bush, Michael Madigan, Executive Branch, Al Gore, Jim Edgar
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Convention notebook: bus woes, Newt U and Boehner
Clout StreetTransportation is always an important factor in moving delegates from their hotel to the national convention center site, but it’s of special concern to Illinois Republicans who are in Clearwater Beach, 30 miles away from the Tampa Bay Times Forum....Tags: Republican Party, John Boehner, Elections, Football, Hotel and Accommodation Industry
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Sununu blasts Obama, brings up Rezko ties
Clout StreetTAMPA, Fla. — The combative and blunt-speaking John Sununu woke up Illinois’ GOP delegation on the final day of the Republican National Convention by tossing some major broadsides at President Barack Obama, even suggesting convicted influence-...Tags: 2012 Republican National Convention, Prisons, Executive Branch, Jeb Bush, Tampa
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Sununu hammers Obama
— The combative and blunt-speaking John Sununu woke up Illinois' GOP delegation on the final day of the Republican National Convention by tossing some major broadsides at President Barack Obama, even suggesting that convicted influence-peddler...
Tags: 2012 Republican National Convention, Prisons, Executive Branch, Jeb Bush, Tampa
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Republicans afraid of the storm? Come to Chicago
With Tropical Storm Isaac threatening to turn into a hurricane and menace the Republican National Convention in Tampa early next week, Republicans must make a decision. They could just get sloshed on rum, margaritas and whiskey and ride out the storm...
Tags: Tony Rezko, 2012 Republican National Convention, Michael Madigan, Jim Edgar, FBI
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Local elected officials react to health care decision
Elected officials in Chicago and Illinois are reacting to the Supreme Court’s history-making decision to uphold the heart of the president’s affordable healthcare law. Mayor Rahm Emanuel called the healthcare decision “historic”...
Tags: Cook County Government, Crime, Law and Justice, Cook County Board of Commissioners, Joe Walsh, Government
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