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Posted by Blevins Blog 3 years ago.
The 18th US Congressional District (IL) has stayed in the hands of the GOP with Mr. Schock winning the seat being vacated by Ray LaHood, by 59% to Mrs. Callahan’s 38% (180,501 to 116,429 in votes tallied).
Voter turnout in Sangamon County was 72.6%,...
Posted by The Eleventh Hour 3 years ago.
OH NO! I woke up this morning and all my wealth had been redistributed!(I was going to save that joke for inauguration day, but by then we will have all forgotten abut that stupidity.)
Posted by Illinois Channel 3 years ago.
From the Campaign Office of Steve Sauerberg for U.S. Senate
November 4, 2008
(Lombard, IL) - \"Just a moment ago, I called Senator Durbin and congratulated him on his victory tonight, I also offered him my condolences on the passing of his daughte...
Posted by Illinois Channel 3 years ago.
From the Campaign Office of Dick Durbin for U.S. Senate
November 4, 2008
\"Thank you to the people of Illinois for this vote of confidence.\"I look forward to representing our great state in the Senate and working with our new President to fac...
Posted by Energy Tough Love Blog 3 years ago.
We waited breathlessly last night to find out if we would be building 50 nukes with a goal of 100. The answer NAH. Energy drenched America may have finally woken up.
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[Music and Lyrics by J. Yellen and M. Ager...
Posted by The Capitol Fax Blog 3 years ago.
* I think the most surprising thing about most of the state’s congressional races was the victory margins.
I figured Debbie Halvorson would win, but 58-34-7 Wow.
The same goes for Mark Kirk. He looked at the end like he might squeak this one o...
Posted by The Capitol Fax Blog 3 years ago.
* Read his victory speech, or watch it…* A few stories…
* Biggest presidential turnout since ’70s
* Reports: Obama Makes Rahm Emanuel Chief Of Staff
* From slavery to Obama
* Illinois enhanced by Obama’s victory
* Tokyo thinks Ob...
Posted by Illinois Issues blog 3 years ago.
Update: I was interviewed by WILL-am's Focus 580 this morning. Listen here.There were two questions heading into Election Day in Illinois. The first was how far the Democratic wave would overcome traditionally Republican areas. The small tide in the Chic...
Posted by Illinois Issues blog 3 years ago.
Update: I was interviewed by WILL-am's Focus 580 this morning. Listen here.There were two questions heading into Election Day in Illinois. The first was how far the Democratic wave would overcome traditionally Republican areas. The small tide in the Chic...
Posted by Illinois Issues blog 3 years ago.
There were two questions heading into Election Day in Illinois. The first was how far the Democratic wave would overcome traditionally Republican areas. The tide in the Chicago suburbs proved damaging for House Republicans, who lost two of their incumbent...
Posted by Sage of Springfield 3 years ago.
Sangamon County voted 51% in favor of Barack Obama and 47% in favor of John McCain.The actual vote count:Obama: 51,176McCain: 46,857Nader: 662Barr: 382If Nader and Barr were not in the picture and McCain got all of those votes, McCain would still be down ...
Posted by daveheinzel on Humzoo 3 years ago.
Posted by I Rant...I Rave 3 years ago.
Posted by John Milito's Amazing Adventures 3 years ago.
Barack Obama's election win is a huge milestone in the history of the United States, regardless of his performance as president. I only hope that he will use the power he will be given and the hope that he has inspired to lead my country through the daun...
Posted by Spfldnet 3 years ago.
Springfield is basically on a fixed income rolling toward assisted living. Personally, I can't account for a community that is in such a state, voting Republican. There may be one exception, a very short horizon.People who think that if they support and e...
Posted by Blog the Vote! 3 years ago.
SJ-R.com political writerBernard Schoenburg checked in with us Election Night after the results came in to talk about the effect Barack Obama’s election will have on Illinois. He also answers some questions from our online chat room. And we also pay...
Posted by Blog the Vote! 3 years ago.
SJ-R.com political writerBernard Schoenburg checked in with us Election Night after the results came in to talk about the effect Barack Obama’s election will have on Illinois. He also answers some questions from our online chat room. And we also pay...
Posted by Blog the Vote! 3 years ago.
Here are some interesting video pieces on how our editorial cartoonist, Chris Britt, comes up with his cartoon ideas.
Posted by Iggy Uncensored 3 years ago.
At the Spoon River rest stop in Illinois you will find more than just modern conveniences. Granted the shattered door needs fixed and the bathrooms could definitely use an upgrade plus more cleaning. But if you venture outside for just a bit you will fin...
Posted by Iggy Uncensored 3 years ago.
The Wolf Covered Bridge in Knox County is a replica with lots of graffiti. It seems that many covered bridges that are mostly located in rural areas have this problem. However with the Wolf Covered Bridge it looks as if no one has taken the time or effor...
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