Articles filed under US Senate
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McCain visits Chicago for Kirk fundraiserFeb 11, 2010 10:00 pm - U.S. Sen. John McCain is in Chicago to raise money for fellow Republican Mark Kirk. McCain says he's feeling "very good" about Kirk's chances of winning President Barack...
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Fire in Senate part of attempt to win back baseFeb 03, 2010 10:00 pm - Illinois' U.S. Senate race officially launched Wednesday with a blaze of attacks just hours after Republican Mark Kirk and Democrat Alexi Giannoulias cleared their prima...
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Images from Primary Election Day 2010Feb 02, 2010 10:00 pm - ...
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Kirk-Giannoulias head into general election for SenateFeb 02, 2010 10:00 pm - Rising stars in the Republican and Democratic parties will now face off for the U.S. Senate seat once held by Barack Obama, promising a high-stakes race under the glare ...
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Meister drops out, backs Giannoulias for SenateJan 31, 2010 10:00 pm - SPRINGFIELD -- Little-known attorney Jacob Meister is dropping out of the Illinois Senate race and endorsing Democrat Alexi Giannoulias. Meister said Sunday that he got ...
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You can help shape the debate in key issues TuesdayJan 30, 2010 10:00 pm - Everything from state tax increases to national health care policy could hinge on Tuesday's results in one of the most anticipated and bitterly contested state primaries...
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Senate seat a key battleground for partiesJan 30, 2010 10:00 pm - The Illinois race for an open Senate seat may be the biggest political battle of 2010, at least when it comes to bragging rights. It is the seat held by Barack Obama bef...
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Kirk can do what Scott Brown didJan 30, 2010 10:00 pm - I had the privilege to witness one of the greatest political upsets in recent history. On that Tuesday night, a Republican, Scott Brown, won Ted Kennedy's Senate seat. J...
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Illinois can learn from MassachusettsJan 30, 2010 10:00 pm - The Republican Party in Illinois needs to learn lessons from Massachusetts. An energized, educated electorate will rally for a conservative candidate. Stop sending us la...
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Candidate's money from people like usJan 30, 2010 10:00 pm - Last month my eldest took a big step - he registered to vote. He is participating in this republic in a tangible way and during a time when voter participation is so hig...