A judge ruled that a ballot question that was mailed to Illinois voters about a constitutional convention was biased, and voters will receive a more neutral version of the flier when voting. However, that’s not enough for some, the Tribune reports.
Add another investigation to the list against Gov. Rod Blagojevich. Authorities are now investigating whether [...]
Wall Street may be affecting Springfield’s state finances. Treasurer Alexi Giannoulias said that the economic downtown would likely result in the state bringing in less income. Read more at the SJ-R.
So who does Gov. Rod Blagojevich model himself after? Lou Piniella, the Chicago Cubs’ skipper. Blagojevich compared himself to the Cubs’ manager at a [...]
Springfield is sending U.S. Sen. Barack Obama a bill. The city doesn’t want him to sign it, though. They want a check. The city is looking for reimbursement for extra security and other measures they took when Obama announced running mate Joe Biden in August. Read more at the SJ-R.
A republican congressional candidate said he [...]
The defense against Gov. Rod Blagojevich could now be overwhelming. Former Blago fundraiser and convicted felon Tony Rezko may cooperate with federal investigators, according to the Tribune. Rezko has been mum since he was convicted and his talking could result in insurmountable evidence against Blagojevich in his alleged “pay-to-play” schemed.
Speaking of the governor’s trouble, the [...]
U.S. Sen. Barack Obama says it’s important to go ahead with plans for a debate Friday with U.S. Sen. John McCain, despite McCain’s request to delay the debate to focus on the economy. Obama said it’s more important that ever to “present ourselves to the American people.” The Swamp has more.
State Sen. James Meeks is [...]
Here’s the latest Sen. Johen McCain attack ad, tying Sen. Barack Obama to several people such as Tony Rezko and Gov. Rod Blagojevich.
The state Senate and House are in session today after the Governor and Senate President Emil Jones urged party leaders to take up the ethics bill again. For more on the special session, check out the SJ-R.
If a recent poll has any merit to it, Gov. Rod Blagojevich’s popularity is plummeting. The public opinion [...]
U.S. Sen. Barack Obama pushed for economic reform Tuesday, a day after Republican presidential candidate John McCain said the economy was fundamentally sound. Read more at The Swamp.
A bipartisan legislative commission voted unanimously against Gov. Rod Blagojevich’s attempt to shut down the Pontiac Correctional Center on Tuesday. According to the State Journal-Register, the governor [...]
