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He was Illinois’ first governor, ushered the frontier territory into statehood, and enacted reforms considered radically progressive for the time. He also owned and sold slaves and led campaigns to expel Native Americans from the state.
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A state inspector on Monday criticized Gov. Bruce Rauner's office for improper hiring that violated the same anti-patronage law Rauner blasted his…
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In this Friday Forum, we begin a series of interviews about important Illinois Primary Election races. WNIJ’s Dan Klefstad talked with Northern Illinois…
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Illinois’ two Democratic U.S. senators are taking sides in the primary for governor. Sens. Dick Durbin and Tammy Duckworth are both endorsing businessman…
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A website that popped up this month asks a question as its URL: arethereanywomenrunningforilgovernor.com.It then very simply answers it with a bright red…
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An appeals court is considering whether imprisoned former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich should get a third sentencing hearing.Blagojevich's attorneys…
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The limits are lifted on spending in next year's Illinois governor's race after Democratic businessman Chris Kennedy put more than $250,000 into his…
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U.S. Representative Cheri Bustos is one of a handful of Democrats considering a run for Illinois governor. She says although she was just sworn in for her…
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Illinois' gubernatorial candidates will debate for the second time tonight in Chicago.Governor Pat Quinn (D) and challenger Bruce Rauner (R) will meet in…
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Lisa Madigan will NOT run for Illinois governor next year. The state’s Attorney General announced today she has been considering a run for governor for…