Illinois Delegation

Illinois Reps Vote For Bailout 13-6

Crain's Chicago Business | Greg Hinz and Paul Merrion | Posted 11.03.2008 | Chicago


Collectively holding its nose but voting yes anyhow, the House of Representatives has taken final action on a revised $700-billion financial bailout p...

Inside The Convention Update

Bill Marovitz | Posted 09.26.2008 | Chicago


Bill Marovitz

I truly believe that once the stark differences between Barack and McCain on issues of import to women are highlighted, the overwhelming majority of Hillary supporters will come around.

Obama Disavows Mentor Jones' Racial Remark

Chicago Sun-Times | Dave McKinney, Abdon M. Pallasch and Mary Mitchell | Posted 09.25.2008 | Chicago


DENVER -- Barack Obama on Monday disavowed a racially charged dispute involving his political mentor, Illinois Senate President Emil Jones, as Jones i...

Inside The Democratic Convention

Bill Marovitz | Posted 09.25.2008 | Chicago


Bill Marovitz

There will be a very large contingent from Illinois who don't want to miss a chance to view history in the making. If you're one of them, let me know. I want to hear your take on what's happening in Denver--and why it matters to everyone back in Chicago.