Articles filed under State Executive
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Does governor's race mean death penalty moratorium at an end?Sep 25, 2010 11:00 pm - The moratorium on executions in Illinois has existed as a purely political animal since former Gov. George Ryan commuted all death sentences to life terms in January 200...
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Ballot access lawsuit doesn't stop suburban election processSep 24, 2010 11:00 pm - Downstate county election commissions may be telling absentee voters to hold off in light of a pending ballot access lawsuit. In the suburbs, however, it's business as u...
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Quinn should nix this terrible dealSep 23, 2010 11:00 pm - It's certainly true too many Illinoisans are unemployed. And we wouldn't wish that problem on anyone, including state employees, many of whom do good and critical work. ...
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Channel 7 to hold Senate, gov. debatesSep 22, 2010 11:00 pm - ABC 7 will hold debates next month between the major candidates for Illinois governor and U.S. Senate. ABC chief political correspondent and "Good Morning America" host ...
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Enough smear ads, Gov. QuinnSep 22, 2010 11:00 pm - I have been watching the political ads over the last two weeks and noted that Pat Quinn's ads clearly attempt to show that Bill Brady is not a mainstream candidate. Quin...
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Being state's No. 2 is first priority for Sheila SimonSep 19, 2010 11:00 pm - Illinois Sen. Paul Simon was known for his horn-rimmed glasses and bow tie, sure. But he also was known for his integrity and honesty, for his work toward ethics reform....
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Plummer's young and inexperienced -- but he says that's a good thingSep 19, 2010 11:00 pm - The 28-year-old Republican lieutenant governor candidate who won a six-way primary in February has been able to vote in only two elections for the governor. He's held po...
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Saturday Soapbox: Getting textySep 17, 2010 11:00 pm - Getting texty: Seen on a bumper sticker this week: "Guns don't kill people; drivers with cell phones do." Also seen, on a Schaumburg municipal sign: "Texting and ...
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Quinn, Brady set to debate in governor's raceSep 16, 2010 11:00 pm - Voters will have a few chances to see the major candidates for Illinois governor in action during debates before the November election. Democratic Gov. Pat Quinn and his...
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We need a leader with a solid planSep 14, 2010 11:00 pm - This year's Illinois gubernatorial race is going to be another case of "hold your nose as you cast your vote." None of the candidates brings much to the table. Bill Brad...