Illinois
‘Biggest Loser’ puts its weight behind area food bank
The senior meal program at the Northern Illinois Food Bank in St. Charles is expected to be featured in Tuesday night's episode of "The Biggest Loser" television program. ... Full story
Lauzen: Illinois' priority should be living within means
If constituents whom I serve fail to make their mortgage payments, the bank forecloses. If we don't make our car payment, the car is repossessed. What happens to a state like Illinois when it doesn't pay its bills for over six months to school districts and social service agencies? ... Full story
Giannoulias works Kane audience to build momentum in Senate race
U.S. Senate candidate Alexi Giannoulias called upon Kane County Democrats to help keep Illinois' open U.S. Senate seat blue, and in turn, pledged to fight for healthcare reform and retaining jobs that are being lost. ... Full story
Illinois seeks to block new Michigan move in Asian carp battle
Attorney general’s office asks high court to uphold ruling that keeps locks open ... Full story
Governor posts budget information online
Gov. Pat Quinn's office is scheduled to post preliminary budget information online today in an effort to solicit public input as he crafts the state's annual spending plan. ... Full story
Duckworth says no to Quinn, won't run for lt. governor
Hoffman Estates Democrat Tammy Duckworth has declined the governor's invitation to run as his lieutenant governor nominee in the upcoming elections. ... Full story
Dillard awaiting final tally
When he looks at his present shortfall on a per-county basis, state Sen. Kirk Dillard sees the slimmest of margins: just two votes. ... Full story
'Doomsday is here for the state of Illinois'
It will take a massive tax increase -- and $2 billion more in cuts -- to reach solvency, group says. ... Full story
In realm of caucuses, 'constitutional,' 'practical' rules don't always agree
One day last May, the 37 Democrats in the Illinois Senate went behind doors only to emerge and, on the strength of their votes alone, pass an income and sales tax increase to help balance the state budget. ... Full story
Dillard might not seek Republican governor recount unless he trails by less than 100 votes
As election officials across Illinois continued to tally the final trickle of uncounted ballots in the disputed Republican governor race today, state Sen. Kirk Dillard indicated he would not push for a recount unless he trailed rival state Sen. Bill Brady by 100 votes or less. ... Full story
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