Articles filed under Democratic Party
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Vote against bad governingJan 16, 2010 10:00 pm - For years, Governor Quinn has walked with the Democrats in the Wheaton Fourth of July Parade. Recently on his watch, violent prisoners were released from prison to save...
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Pols should learn to finish what they startJan 16, 2010 10:00 pm - It's scary to watch Alexi Giannoulias follow the same path as Barack Obama - not finishing his first term in office before setting his sights on something else. It's no ...
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Democrats offer conditional support of gambling expansionJan 16, 2010 10:00 pm - SPRINGFIELD -- In the Democratic primary, both Pat Quinn, the current governor, and state Comptroller Dan Hynes offer conditional support for gambling expansion. Hynes' ...
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Dist. 7 hopeful shares ideas on issues facing Kane County BoardJan 16, 2010 10:00 pm - Two Democrats are vying in the Feb. 2 primary for Kane County Board District 7. Incumbent Gerald Jones, 65, of Aurora, a retiree who worked as a network administrator at...
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Hartstein brings proven experienceJan 16, 2010 10:00 pm - If ever there was a time to bring change to the Illinois General Assembly, the time is now. We need people who have experience and sound judgment in the legislative deci...
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Ex-Daley watchdog would seek his endorsement in general electionJan 15, 2010 10:00 pm - Senate primary candidate David Hoffman, who made headlines investigating Chicago Mayor Richard Daley's administration, says he hopes to use the Democrat's political musc...
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Widespread interest in little-used state officeJan 14, 2010 10:00 pm - SPRINGFIELD - Rarely have so many candidates vied for a statewide office that has so few official responsibilities - other than to wait for the governor to resign, get k...
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Gov. candidates taking cash from companies with state tiesJan 14, 2010 10:00 pm - In a campaign where every candidate is championing ethics and reform, a review of early fundraising reports shows many of those seeking to be governor are taking money f...
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Hynes the clear choice for Democratic governorJan 14, 2010 10:00 pm - A year ago, when the governorship was thrust upon Democrat Pat Quinn in times of historic duress, we knew the task before him was enormous. We also knew he would have th...
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Candidates debate 'gravy train' issue on water districtJan 14, 2010 10:00 pm - First of a series on issues facing candidates in the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District race. When it comes to perks, it's a glass-half-full, glass-half-empty world...