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Pension standoff showcases top Democrats’ differences Jun 17, 2013 12:00 AM
As lawmakers strain again this week to find a fix for the state’s $97 billion pension crisis, the stalemate between House Speaker Michael Madigan and Senate President John Cullerton highlights the evolving relationship between two powerful Democratic friends who’ve seldom had such a prolonged disagreement.
Quinn nominates Democratic politician for CTA board Jun 7, 2013 12:00 AM
Gov. Pat Quinn named a Cook County Democratic politician and contributor to a $25,000-a-year Chicago Transit Authority Board post. Frank Zuccarelli's appointment requires Senate approval.
Images: Senator Mark Kirk at work in D.C. following his stroke. May 30, 2013 12:00 AM
Following a stroke in January 2012, Mark Kirk, junior senator from Illinois, leads an existence on Capitol Hill far from the fast-paced first year after his 2010 election. His image has changed from a politician with a carefully polished exterior to one publicly embracing the debilitating stroke that changed many of the most basic aspects of everyday life.
Kirk ‘disappointed’ in Senate vote on background checks Apr 17, 2013 12:00 AM
While the Senate voted down background check legislation Wednesday, Democratic Sen. Joe Manchin, of West Virginia, tells the Daily Herald how he and lunch buddy Mark Kirk, a Highland Park Republican, came to work together on the issue and try to find a bipartisan solution.
Kirk meets with families of Sandy Hook victims Apr 17, 2013 12:00 AM
Both Illinois senators voted yes on a series of gun control measures in the U.S. Senate Wednesday after meeting with the families of children killed in the Sandy Hook school shooting.
Durbin's growing war chest points toward another bid Apr 13, 2013 12:00 AM
U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin is expected to make an official announcement about running for a fourth term in the coming weeks, and a look at the war chest of the Senate's No. 2 Democrat reveals he appears to be taking a 2014 bid quite seriously. According to a campaign disclosure report expected to be filed with the Federal Election Commission at midnight Monday, Durbin raised $727,081 in the first quarter of the year, which ended March 31.
Palatine event to feature panel on immigration reform Apr 3, 2013 12:00 AM
The Palatine/Wheeling Township Democrats and Northwest Suburbs Organizing for Action will host a panel discussion, "Immigration Reform: Why it Matters, Locally and Nationally," from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday, April 7, at the Twin Lakes Recreation Area, 1200 E. Twin Lakes Drive, Palatine.
Schaumburg Township Democrats back on ballot Mar 25, 2013 12:00 AM
A slate of Democratic candidates removed from the Schaumburg Township ballot in January are back in the race after an appellate court Monday overturned the ruling that put them out of contention. Democratic trustee candidates Moe Patel, Mike Murray, Carolyn A. Quinn and Zuhair Nubani and highway commissioner candidate Michael Lenehan will challenge a largely incumbent Republican field April 9.
Wheeling Twp. Democrat office vandalized Mar 5, 2013 12:00 AM
For the second time in a month, vandals have targeted windows at the Wheeling Township Democratic Party office, 1310 Northwest Hwy., in Arlington Heights, but the organization’s president doubts the damage is motivated by politics.
Hanover Township candidates forum March 11 Feb 26, 2013 12:00 AM
Candidates for Streamwood village president, Streamwood trustee and Hanover Township trustee will appear at a public forum from 7 to 9 p.m. Monday, March 11 at the Poplar Creek Public Library, 1405 S. Park Blvd. in Streamwood.
Congressman edges Kennedy name back into politics Feb 16, 2013 12:00 AM
The boy-faced Joe Kennedy III, a redhead with little political experience, is quietly bringing the name back. He has no entourage. He shies away from national media interviews. He introduces himself simply as “Joe.” And there is little sign of entitlement when he talks about a new career in public service.
Courtney Simek: Candidate ProfileFeb 15, 2013 12:00 AM
Candidate information for Courtney Simek, running for Lombard District 44 School Board (4-year Terms)
Bruce Barreras: Candidate ProfileFeb 15, 2013 12:00 AM
Candidate information for Bruce Barreras, running for Marquardt District 15 School Board (4-year Terms)
Susan Argentine: Candidate ProfileFeb 15, 2013 12:00 AM
Candidate information for Susan Argentine, running for Marquardt District 15 School Board (4-year Terms)
Matthew Vassar: Candidate ProfileFeb 15, 2013 12:00 AM
Candidate information for Matthew Vassar, running for Bensenville District 2 School Board (4-year Terms)
Luis Reyes: Candidate ProfileFeb 15, 2013 12:00 AM
Candidate information for Luis Reyes, running for Bensenville District 2 School Board (4-year Terms)
Brett Gouveia: Candidate ProfileFeb 15, 2013 12:00 AM
Candidate information for Brett Gouveia, running for York Center Park Board (6-year Terms)
Catherine Sewell: Candidate ProfileFeb 15, 2013 12:00 AM
Candidate information for Catherine Sewell, running for York Township Board (4-year Terms)
Joseph Vosicky: Candidate ProfileFeb 15, 2013 12:00 AM
Candidate information for Joseph Vosicky, running for York Township Clerk (4-year Term)
Robert Fine: Candidate ProfileFeb 15, 2013 12:00 AM
Candidate information for Robert Fine, running for Naperville Township Board (4-year Terms)