Sept. 30th: Springfield to Obama: pay up, Blagojevich runs into more pay-to-play accusations…

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 [...]

September 24th: Obama to continue on, Richard Daley strikes back, Meeks wants Wrigley protest…

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 [...]

McCain ties Obama to Chicago politicians.

Here’s the latest Sen. Johen McCain attack ad, tying Sen. Barack Obama to several people such as Tony Rezko and Gov. Rod Blagojevich.

Around the state on September 16th

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 [...]

Around the state on September 8th

In an ABC interview, Sen. Barack Obama accidently said the words “my muslim faith” while dismissing related rumors. The Tribune has a video of the slip-up.
A year ago, Gov. Rod Blagojevich announced additional benefits of the All Kids program, which allowed some young adults to be covered under their parents insurance until age 21. However, [...]

Around the state on August 29th.

It’s getting harder for people in the Kenwood neighborhood on Chicago’s South Side to park. Why? Barack Obama. The Tribune has more.
What happens if some schools in Chicago aren’t getting enough money from the state? How about put the kids on 125 buses and take them somewhere else. According to the Sun-Times, that’s what [...]

Around the state on August 28

The campaign of Sen. Barack Obama is making a push against WGN-AM, saying the station is pushing right-winged agenda on its station. Read more on the Tribune’s blog.
Even though he recently admitted to an affair, John Edwards agreed to speak at the University of Illinois in October. A student group will pay Edwards $65,000 [...]

Around the state on August 27th

The State Journal-Register ran a story investigating why more water wasn’t available when U.S. Sen. Barack Obama made a trip to Springfield on Saturday. The report couldn’t identify the responsible party for the lack of hydration, but noted about 150 people had to be treated for illnesses caused by the scorching temperatures.
The Chicago Tribune said [...]