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Illinois Democrats Line Up Behind Health Care Bill

Huffington Post | Tim Taliaferro | Posted 11.09.2009 | Chicago

Read More: Health Care Reform, Illinois Democrats, Alexi Giannoulias, Dan Lipinski, Mark Kirk, Health Care, Cheryle Jackson, Stupak Amendment, Mike Quigley, Jerry Costello, Schakowsky Stupak, Chicago News

There was no shortage of drama at the nation's Capitol Saturday as House Democrats narrowly passed their final version of the health care reform bill ...

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Democratic Leaders Seek To Move Beyond Blago: 'There Is No Need To Be Ashamed'

Chicago Tribune | Rick Pearson | Posted 03.12.2009 | Chicago

Read More: Blagojevich Legacy, DuPage County Democrats, Dan Hynes, Pat Quinn, Rod Blagojevich, Illinois Democrats, Alexi Giannoulias, Blagojevich Scandal, Lisa Madigan, Chicago News

A gathering of Democrats in DuPage County, once seemingly a counter-intuitive phrase, drew more than 500 people as well as Illinois' statewide officer...

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Durbin Building Up Illinois Democrats

Progress Illinois | Posted 11.30.2008 | Chicago

Read More: Election 2008, Michael Madigan, Illinois Democrats, Campaign Finance, Dick Durbin, Chicago News

With their sights set on winning a filibuster-proof, 60-seat majority, Senate Democrats are giving generously to the party's fundraising arm. But it's...

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Obama Effect Should Boost Illinois Democrats

AP | Christopher Wills | Posted 11.10.2008 | Chicago

Read More: Mark Kirk, Illinois Democrats, Obama Bump, Illinois Congressional Races, Obama Effect, Democratic Ticket, Dan Seals Obama, Barack Obama, Dan Seals, Steve Sauerberg, Chicago News

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. -- Barack Obama's presidential campaign is generating a wave of enthusiasm in Illinois, but don't expect a tsunami that will radical...

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The Power of Forgiveness and Reconciliation: Illinois Needs a Big Hug

Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr. | Posted 10.04.2008 | Chicago

Read More: Springfield Gridlock, Bobby Rush, Lincoln Stanton, Debbie Halvorson, Illinois Hugfest, Emil Jones, Rod Blagojevich, Michael Madigan, Illinois Democrats, Jesse Jackson Jr. Hug, Abraham Lincoln, Mayor Daley, Jesse Jackson Jr Obama, Blagojevich Madigan Feud, Madigan Jones Feud, Obama Illinois Delegation, Chicago News

When one thinks about the bitter political feuds in recent years - Blagojevich vs. Madigan; Madigan vs. Jones; Jackson vs. Daley or Rush or Halvorson; the Tribune/Sun-Times vs. Stroger - one can't help but think Illinois is in need of reconciliation.

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State Senate Leader Emil Jones To Retire

Chicago Sun-Times | Dave McKinney and Chris Fusco | Posted 09.18.2008 | Chicago

Read More: State Senate President, Emil Jones Retirement, Emil Jones, Emil Jones Successor, Illinois Democrats, Emil Jones Retires, Emil Jones Blagojevich, Illinois Legislature, Emil Jones Obama, Chicago News

llinois Senate President Emil Jones announced this afternoon he will retire early next year, ending a 35-year General Assembly career in which he beca...

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Springfield Special Sessions: A Ray of Hope

Greg Harris | Posted 09.14.2008 | Chicago

Read More: Illinois Lottery, Illinois Lottery Lease, Leasing Illinois Lottery, Special Sessions, Illinois Democrats, Michael Madigan, Gov. Blagojevich, Illinois General Assembly, Chicago News

The 23rd and 24th Special Sessions of the General Assembly started off much the same as most of the other special sessions called by the Governor. However, following that brief session, some of us met in Speaker Madigan's office to consider the proposed lease of the Illinois Lottery.

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