Lisa Madigan

First thoughts: Busy week on tap

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From Chuck Todd, Mark Murray, Domenico Montanaro, and Carrie Dann*** A busy week on tap: Two weeks removed from the presidential election, the political activity remains almost as busy -- we, of course, stress the word...

That's entertainment!

As Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich ponders the question of who should take President-elect Barack Obama's barely warmed seat in the United States Senate, it's safe to assume that the concerns of downstate and Metro East residents...

Rep. Danny Davis interested in Obama's Senate seat

CHICAGO - U.S. Rep. Danny Davis said Sunday that he wants to replace Barack Obama as the junior senator from Illinois. The Illinois Democrat's declaration came the same day President-elect Obama stepped down from the position...

If Only back in 2004

One decision changed the course of history back in 2004. It was when former Illinois Governor Jim Edgar, probably one of the most popular and liked by both sides politicians in recent Illinois history declined a request to run...

S. suburbs lose their casino bet

SPRINGFIELD -- The south suburbs got dealt out as a host for the state's 10th casino Friday when the Illinois Gaming Board narrowed the list of finalists for the dormant license to Waukegan, Rosemont and Des Plaines.

Who Will Replace Obama In The US Senate?

Many of you outside of Illinois are not aware of who is in contention to replace Barack Obama in the US Senate. So as an Illinois Native, I am here to give you a run down of who his possible replacement might be. Barack Obama...

Obama to meet rival McCain in Chicago on day after Senate resignation

President-elect Barack Obama and vanquished opponent John McCain are set to meet in Chicago on Monday, in an apparent effort to make peace after the long and contentious presidential campaign. The meeting at Obama's Chicago...

Could Durbin ties derail Duckworth?

SENATE SEAT | Senator pushing her bid despite his chill with gov Tammy Duckworth's star seems to be fading within Gov. Blagojevich's inner circle as the governor mulls over a potential replacement for President-elect Barack...

Obama Resigns His Senate Seat - Now What?

There is pretty much universal agreement that Rod Blagojevich has been a train wreck as governor of Illinois. Six years ago, he sold himself to his constituents as a progressive, a reformer and a "doer." When his agenda got...

Obama's Senate role creates odd overlap

Obama's Senate role creates odd overlap : President-elect Barack Obama wants Congress to pass a multibillion-dollar economic stimulus package and a bailout for the sputtering auto industry during a lame-duck session next week....

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