CHICAGO (AP) -- Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan announced Wednesday that she's running for re-election instead of seeking higher office, a surprise decision that leaves potential candidates for governor and Senate figuring out where they stand in the new political landscape.
Former rivals praised Madigan at the same time they calculated whether to launch a campaign or tried to solidify their position as the front-runner now that she's out of the picture.
Her decision spares Gov. Pat Quinn one major challenge from...
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