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Jesse Jackson Jr. Sparks Group Hug in Denver

Have you hugged your fellow delegate today? That's the question the Illinois delegation is asking in Denver.
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Daley Introduces the Chicago Obama at the DNC

Daley shares the Chicago side of Obama.

Posted on 8.28.2008 by Ben Calhoun
Pols React to the Hug Heard 'Round Illinois; McKenna Dismisses Gesture

State Republican Chair Dismisses embrace of Illinois pols.

Posted on 8.28.2008 by City Room
National Guardsman from Chicago Arrested

a Chicagoan with the Illinois National Guard is facing prison time on bribery charges.

Posted on 8.28.2008 by Tony Arnold
DNC Speeches: Tammy Duckworth

Tammy Duckworth took the stage at the DNC, after a tribute to veterans.

Posted on 8.27.2008 by Justin Kaufmann
Obama Wins Nomination by Acclamation

Obama wins the nomination by acclamation, but accepts formally tomorrow night.

Posted on 8.27.2008 by City Room and the Associated Press
Jesse Jackson Jr. Sparks Group Hug in Denver

Have you hugged your fellow delegate today? That's the question the Illinois delegation is asking in Denver.

Posted on 8.27.2008 by Ben Calhoun
Congressman Bobby Rush Energized After Bout with Cancer

Bobby Rush compared himself to an eagle, regaining strength after his illness. The congressman has battled cancer and expressed excitement at being at the DNC.

Posted on 8.27.2008 by Justin Kaufmann
Blagojevich Stresses Party Unity

Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich has been absent for the first couple of days of the DNC, but joined the Illinois delegates today.

Posted on 8.27.2008 by Justin Kaufmann
Madigan, Blagojevich Headline IL Dems Make-Up Session

Blagojevich makes an appearance at the DNC, and "make-up" with rival Michael Madigan.

Posted on 8.27.2008 by Justin Kaufmann
Blagojevich Goes to Denver

Is Illinois governor an unwanted guest?

Posted on 8.27.2008 by Amanda Vinicky
Frustrated Supporters Shut Out of DNC

Ticket shortages have been a problem.

Posted on 8.27.2008 by Rob Wildeboer
Ranks of Uninsured Swell in Illinois

Illinois is lagging some neighboring states and the country as a whole in reducing the number of uninsured.

Posted on 8.27.2008 by Gabriel Spitzer
DNC Speeches: Hillary Rodham Clinton

Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton, addresses the crowd at the Democratic National Convention in Denver, Tuesday, Aug. 26, 2008.

Posted on 8.26.2008 by Andrew Gill
Mayor Daley Lends His Support at 'Barack Obama's Convention'

Mayor Daley sits down to discuss what issues Chicagoans and other voters should look at during this year's election.

Posted on 8.26.2008 by Ben Calhoun
Union Leader Rallies Delegates at Breakfast

Jerry McEntee of AFSCME gave a rousing speech to kick off the second day for Illinois pols at the DNC.

Posted on 8.26.2008 by Justin Kaufmann
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