Mike Riopell
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Why one Cruz delegate candidate likes TrumpMar 09, 2016 12:00 am - A suburban delegate candidate for Texas Sen. Ted Cruz has in recent weeks been a vocal critic of the Republican candidate for president - even though he's on the Illinoi...
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Duckworth, Kirk trade critiques over 'standing up' tweetMar 08, 2016 12:00 am - A deleted post to Twitter that said U.S. Rep. Tammy Duckworth "has a sad record of not standing up" on veterans issues caused a stir online Tuesday, a week before Illino...
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Illinois GOP chairman: Get behind winner, even if it's TrumpMar 08, 2016 12:00 am - Illinois Republican Party Chairman Tim Schneider says the state organization will get behind the nominee for president whoever it is after the March 15 primary election....
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Zopp, Harris meet in last-chance Senate clashMar 08, 2016 12:00 am - Two Democratic candidates for U.S. Senate clashed over their experiences creating jobs in a debate Tuesday night that served as a late-campaign chance to get their ideas...
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When presidential candidates, and ex-president, will be in areaMar 07, 2016 12:00 am - The last week before Illinois' March 15 primary campaign offers a chance for an in-person look at many of the candidates for president. In addition, former President Bil...
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No consensus on Trump alternative among state GOP leadersMar 06, 2016 10:00 pm - Donald Trump is coming to Chicago Friday, renting the 6,958-capacity UIC Pavilion to rally for votes days before Illinois' primary election. Some Republican leaders had ...
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Bill Clinton to campaign here TuesdayMar 06, 2016 12:00 am - Former President Bill Clinton will visit the Chicago area Tuesday, one week ahead of the Illinois' Democratic primary. The Hillary Clinton campaign is billing the speech...
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Cruz, Kasich, Trump plan local speeches as Illinois primary nearsMar 04, 2016 12:00 am - Republican candidates for president are swinging through the area next week to try to pick up Illinois votes on what could be a decision March 15 primary night. Ohio Gov...
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Remember when Trump fired Blagojevich over Harry Potter?Mar 03, 2016 12:00 am - Add an argument over Harry Potter with a former Illinois governor to the list of what makes Donald Trump's presidential candidacy unique for political observers. Million...
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Illinois an upcoming GOP battlegroundMar 02, 2016 4:06 am - With Super Tuesday over, Illinois joins a handful of other big states as a looming battleground on the primary calendar for Republicans. Illinois, which shares its March...