With the election just over a week away, local candidates are making their rounds through the neighborhoods one more time in an effort to swing the last few votes...
With the state returnign its focus on in-state budget issues during the Nov. veto sessions, State Rep. Bill Mitchell says they should start by turning down Obama-care...
Central Illinois politicians say they will do everything they can to stand up to lawmakers that wish to fix the teacher pension problem by shifting costs to downstate taxpayers...
John Hartman is running as an independent against David Gill and Rodney Davis for the 13th congressional seat, and he says he believes his chance to win is as great as either candidate...
David Gill failed to clear up any of the questions surrounding his campaign funding and relationship with the DCCC after holding a conference call Thursday afternoon...
13th District Congressional hopefuls held a debate aimed at young voters on Wednesday night at ISU, but many students in attendence say both candidates failed to land a message...
With more money being raised than ever towards political races, 96th State Rep. candidate Dennis Shackleford believes connecting with voters ultimately determines a victor...
10/03/12 U.S. Congressman Tim Johnson may be retiring after his current term in office, but he’s still alive and kicking hard against former election opponent and current candidate for the 13th Congressional seat Dr. David Gill...
In addition to picking up an official Endorsement from the National Chamber of Commerce, Congressional candidate in the 13th district Rodney Davis laid out his jobs plan during a speech in Decatur...
Andy Manar received an endorsement from Citizen Action’s State PAC, the Progressive Action Project in his bid for State Senate in Illinois 48th Senate District...
09/14/12-- The National Federation of Independent Business, the nation’s leading small business association, today named U.S. Rep. Aaron Schock (IL-18) a Guardian of Small Business for his outstanding voting record on behalf of America’s small-business owners in the 112th Congress.
NFIB President and CEO Dan Danner praised Rep. Schock for “standing for small
09/11/12 The political races are growing intense - even vicious in some circles - but many candidates are taking a break from the attacks to remember the more tragic and impactful attack of September 11, 2001...
09/10/12 Republican candidate for the 48th Senate District, Mike McElroy, today called for a balanced budget and the elimination of the $7 billion tax hike...
The Democratic National Convention gets under way Monday, with the Illinois delegation again pulling for a home-state candidate for president....
Nathanael Harris from Springdale, Ark., holds up a sign during the Republican National Convention in Tampa, Fla., on Tuesday, Aug. 28, 2012. (AP Photo/David Goldman)
09/04/12 The conservative online blog Illinois Review hosted the poll, which asked which candidate listed would you most like to see become the Republican challenger for Governor...
08/28/12- The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) today announced its support for the reelection of freshman Congressman Bobby Schilling in the 17thth District...
As Day 2 of the Republican National Convention (the real Day 1, after Hurricane/Tropical Storm Isaac blew through) hits full swing, all the major player are out in force.
08/20/12 The Republican National Convention is a week away, and organizers are putting the final touches on setups as Tampa, Florida awaits the political onslaught...
08/07/12 Decatur’s enterprise zone is safe along with the rest of Illinois. Governor Quinn was in Decatur Tuesday to sign and announce the Pro-Jobs Law and the 25-year extension of the Illinois Enterprise Zone Program...
08/03/12 In a pair of moves that will not surprise anyone, Illinois' U.S. Senators are endorsing their parties' respective candidates in the 13th Congressional District....
The reactions continue to flow in over Thursday's Affordable Care Act ruling, and the polarization of opinions is definitely predictable...
What does the Healthcare Bill Mean To You?
The court's decision to uphold all but one component of the health-care law means new rules for insurers that have already taken effect will remain in place. Beginning in 2014, virtually all Americans will have to obtain health insurance or pay a penalty. How will it affect you? - Click Here for More
