Bill Brady

Cardinal: Catholic Hospitals, Universities May Close Over Birth Control Mandate

Posted 02.29.2012

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Chicago Archbishop Cardinal Francis George on Sunday threatened that, because the Catholic Church "is being told she must 'give up'" its religious fre...

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Rape Victim Offended By Catholic Bishops' Criticism

Posted 01.07.2012

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Last week, Cardinal Francis George joined a group of Illinois bishops in condemning Illinois Governor Pat Quinn's planned speech at a pro-choice event...

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Quinn Defends Speech At Pro-Choice Event Following Catholic Criticism

Posted 01.03.2012

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Catholic groups in Illinois have joined Cardinal Francis George in slamming Illinois Governor Pat Quinn for his decision to present a pro-choice leade...

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Quinn Admits Thousands Of Layoffs, Facility Closures Coming Soon

Posted 11.06.2011

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Illinois Governor Pat Quinn on Tuesday admitted that the reports about thousands of state employee layoffs and facility closures across the state shor...

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WATCH: Quinn Calls Former Opponent 'Scott Walker On Steroids'

Posted 06.18.2011

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Last year, Pat Quinn narrowly won the Illinois gubernatorial race after a rather nasty campaign season. Though his approval ratings were grim and the ...

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Pro-Choice Leader's Appointment Draws Flak From State GOP

Posted 06.08.2011

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Illinois Republicans are crying foul over Governor Pat Quinn's appointment of the head of a pro-choice political group to a spot on the Human Rights C...

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Pat Quinn: Tax Hike A Top Priority

AP | DEANNA BELLANDI | Posted 05.25.2011

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CHICAGO — Gov. Pat Quinn said Tuesday that an income tax increase to help fund Illinois schools is the top priority as the state struggles with ...

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Nation's Governor Candidates Vague On Deficits

AP | CHRISTOPHER WILLS | Posted 05.25.2011

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CHICAGO — The next governor of Illinois will walk into office and find himself staring at a budget deficit that could top $15 billion. In Califo...

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Pat Quinn: Bill Brady Would Rather LGBT People Not Exist

ChicagoPride.com | Posted 05.25.2011

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In the final week before Election Day, Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn continues to reach out to Illinois gay population, hoping to highlight the stark differ...

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Kirk Gets Money Boost From Rove As Clinton Heads To Chicago For Alexi

AP | DEANNA BELLANDI | Posted 05.25.2011

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CHICAGO — In the final days before the Nov. 2 election, Democrats and Republicans are leaning on party heavyweights, energizing their bases and ...

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Illinois Democrats Pick Up The Pace On Campaign Trail

AP | KAREN HAWKINS | Posted 05.25.2011

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CHICAGO — With 10 days go to until the election, Illinois candidates picked up the pace on the campaign trail Saturday, trying to round up suppo...

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Illinois Governor's Race: Quinn, Brady, Whitney Spar Over Budget

Chicago Sun-Times | eNews Park Forest | Posted 05.25.2011

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The leading gubernatorial candidates sparred Thursday over Illinois' dire fiscal situation with Gov. Quinn accusing GOP rival Bill Brady of not having...

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What Would Brady Do Differently? 'Win.'

WBEZ | Posted 05.25.2011

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When asked by a reporter what he would do differently if he could start his campaign over again, Brady answered, "Win." Brady went on to say he wasn'...

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PHOTOS: Quinn, Brady Meet At Manny's For Sandwich Summit

Posted 05.25.2011

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Governor Pat Quinn, who narrowly retained his seat after a tough campaign against Republican Bill Brady, met his former opponent for lunch Tuesday at ...

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Bill Brady Shows Up At Right Nation Event, Glenn Beck Says Tea Party Will 'Set Things Right'

Chicago Tribune | Posted 05.25.2011

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Fresh off a week of stunning Republican primary victories, several thousand exuberant and newly-empowered tea party followers descended on the Sears C...

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Are Democrats Working To Elect Bill Brady?

Chicago Magazine | Posted 05.25.2011

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A friend called to tell me that Democrats are secretly supporting conservative Republican gubernatorial candidate Bill Brady because they predict he'l...

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Bill Brady Concedes: 'Gov. Quinn Won This Race'

AP | DEANNA BELLANDI | Posted 05.25.2011

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CHICAGO — Gov. Pat Quinn's quest to become the elected leader of Illinois was fulfilled Friday when his Republican challenger conceded the state...

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Illinois Election Results: Pat Quinn Defeats Bill Brady In 2010 Governor's Race

AP | DEANNA BELLANDI | Posted 05.25.2011

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CHICAGO — Election results still trickling in Thursday made it clear Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn won his extremely close bid for a full term, allowi...

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Illinois Election Results: Pat Quinn Defeats Bill Brady After An Ugly Campaign Season

Posted 05.25.2011

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Two days after the election, the Associated Press has declared that Governor Pat Quinn will be keeping his job. An AP analysis of uncounted votes fro...

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Illinois Election Results: Pat Quinn Defeats Bill Brady In 2010 Governor's Race

Posted 05.25.2011

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CHICAGO -- Democratic Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn has narrowly defeated his Republican challenger. An AP analysis of uncounted votes from absentee and ot...

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Bill Brady Voter: 'I Wish Cook County Would Just Secede From Illinois'

Posted 05.25.2011

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CORRECTION: The original version of this story indicated that Bill Brady said he wished Cook County would secede from Illinois. In fact, a Bill Brady ...

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Did Scott Lee Cohen Save Pat Quinn's Career?

Posted 05.25.2011

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Bill Brady has announced that he won't concede the Illinois governor's race any time soon. But with incumbent governor Pat Quinn holding an 8,000-vote...

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Bill Brady Won't Concede: Pat Quinn Maintains Narrow Lead In Illinois Governor Race

AP | DEANNA BELLANDI | Posted 05.25.2011

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CHICAGO — Gov. Pat Quinn and Republican challenger Bill Brady were stuck in limbo Wednesday instead of launching a transition or tackling one of...

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PHOTOS: Candidates Vote, Celebrate And Concede

Posted 05.25.2011

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For some, Tuesday was a day of relief and celebration. For others, it was a day of great loss. In any case, it was Democracy. Voter turnout in Chica...

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Illinois Election Roundup: Dems Lose Big, But Quinn Hanging On

Posted 05.25.2011

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It was a long and tough night for Democrats in Illinois, but with results in two important races still too close to call, some are hanging on to hope....

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