Articles filed under Riopell, Mike
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Illinois Republican chair: Booing Cruz was a sign of unity
Jul 21, 2016 7:45 PM - Illinois Republican Party Chairman Tim Schneider of Bartlett arrived at the convention this week preaching unity among delegates and GOP voters who might have lingering uncertainty about Donald Trump. So what did he make of delegates booing Sen. Ted Cruz? "Actually, I thought it created unity more than disunity," Schneider said. Here's more of his take from the convention. -
3 things to know about the Republican Convention Thursday
Jul 21, 2016 5:32 AM - Will Donald Trump's night acceptance speech be a bombastic stemwinder typical of his rallies? Or will the nominee be looking at the TelePrompTer for a carefully worded message that will be widely watched even by Trump's showman standards? Here's what to know about Thursday's events at the Republican National Convention. -
3 things to watch Wednesday at the Republican convention
Jul 20, 2016 5:32 AM - Wednesday at the Republican National Convention gives Indiana Gov. Mike Pence his first major speech as Donald Trump's running mate. Here's what to watch out for on the convention's second-to-last night. -
3 things to know about the Republican convention Tuesday
Jul 19, 2016 2:10 PM - Tonight Donald Trump is nominated as Republicans' candidate for president as delegates participate in a roll call of the states. Among the prime-time speakers are former Trump opponents Chris Christie and Ben Carson; daughter Tiffany Trump and son Donald Trump Jr., Ultimate Fighting Championship President Dana White and golfer Natalie Gulbis. -
Former candidate Kasich meeting with Illinois delegates as convention opensJul 18, 2016 4:29 PM - John Kasich's visit with the Illinois delegation Monday at the Republican National Convention comes as something of a consolation prize to both the former candidate and some of the delegates. Kasich is one of the few candidates with elected delegates in the Illinois group, after he did better than Donald Trump in the state's March primary among voters in some parts of the suburbs.
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Illinois out of the limelight for GOP convention speakers
Jul 17, 2016 7:03 AM - Much has been made of the speaking lineup for this week's Republican National Convention, but what viewers won't see is anyone with strong Illinois political ties taking the main stage. -
Which suburban candidates have more campaign money than Trump?
Jun 24, 2016 10:25 AM - You've seen the national numbers: Donald Trump has $1.3 million in the bank compared to Hillary Clinton's $42 million. But how much have they raised in Illinois? -
Elgin schools could get help making CEO the superintendent
Mar 31, 2016 5:53 PM - A renewed push could be underway in Springfield to allow the suburbs' biggest school district to make one of its leaders acting superintendent even though he lacks the credentials state law requires. -
Rauner's office was interested in College of DuPage trustee pick
Mar 25, 2016 4:58 AM - Gov. Bruce Rauner's office was interested in the process to appoint a new College of DuPage board member after the surprise resignation of Kathy Hamilton late last year, emails show. -
Springfield budget fight has student rethinking political career
Jan 29, 2016 9:39 AM - Western Illinois University student body President Wil Gradle of St. Charles, who traveled to Springfield this week as a guest of Illinois Treasurer Mike Frerichs, says his up-close look at state government this year might have changed his mind about a future in politics.
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