Articles filed under Governor
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Governor's race tightens in final weekJan 26, 2010 10:00 pm - With the race to claim their respective party nominations now down to its final week, Republican and Democratic candidates for governor crisscrossed the state Tuesday, b...
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Debate more like brawl between Quinn, HynesJan 25, 2010 10:00 pm - Gov. Pat Quinn and his Democratic opponent Dan Hynes wasted no time attacking each other Monday in their last televised debate, with Hynes saying Quinn was "disoriented"...
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GOP governor's hopefuls split on campaign finance limitsJan 24, 2010 10:00 pm - As donations pour into their campaign funds, the issue of limiting how much can be given to a candidate divides the six Republicans seeking the state's highest office. I...
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Zoo vs. kids; where does Quinn stand?Jan 24, 2010 10:00 pm - Think about this paradox. Gov. Quinn gives $15.6 million to Brookfield Zoo which in turn will save X amount of Zoo personnel; but fails miserably to reimburse Clearbrook...
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If governor candidates rebuke faith, what about public commitments?Jan 24, 2010 10:00 pm - "In the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, I would never vote for the following men for Illinois governor, "says the glowing TV image of the late,...
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Birkett endorses former boss Ryan for governorJan 24, 2010 10:00 pm - Republican gubernatorial hopeful Jim Ryan is getting more political assistance from his DuPage County roots. DuPage State's Attorney - and Ryan protégé - Joe Birkett thr...
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Democrats tout recent ethics workJan 24, 2010 10:00 pm - Each of the two Democrats running for governor claim to be the best choice for continuing to reform Illinois politics. Both state Comptroller Dan Hynes and Gov. Pat Quin...
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Dillard is candidate with right prioritiesJan 24, 2010 10:00 pm - I first met Kirk Dillard when he was Governor Jim Edgar's Chief of Staff and I was a member of the Illinois House. I can say from firsthand experience that their style o...
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High-speed rail will help all of IllinoisJan 24, 2010 10:00 pm - Governor Pat Quinn showed vision when he called for "super fast" rail service in his State of the State address. What exactly does "super fast" mean? We're talking less ...
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Governor candidates have no qualms cashing big checksJan 23, 2010 10:00 pm - After a year in which Illinois politicians passed landmark laws to rein in moneyed interests, candidates for governor are having no qualms about cashing big checks while...