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by Ashlee Rezin
2:37pm
Wed Feb 20
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Gingrich, Axelrod Talk Politics, Demographics & The Future Of The Republican Party

Politics

In front of a more than 600-person audience, former speaker of the house and Republican presidential candidate Newt Gingrich sat down for a 90-minute conversation with former White House senior adviser, President Obama’s 2012 campaign manager, and new MSNBC correspondent David Axelrod at the University of Chicago’s Institute of Politics last night. Progress Illinois was there for the candid discussion.

Quick Hit
by Matthew Blake
1:58am
Wed Nov 7, 2012

In Victory, Duckworth Calls For Pragmatism (VIDEO)

Chicago's northwest suburbs have a new representative in the U.S. House tonight as Democrat Tammy Duckworth, perhaps best known for losing her legs in the Iraq War and her work on veterans' issues, defeated Joe Walsh, a Tea Party icon and now one-term Congressman. Read more »

Quick Hit
by Brandon Campbell
11:50pm
Tue Nov 6, 2012

Enyart Wins 12th Congressional District Race

 

Shortly after election polls closed Progress Illinois checked in on the candidates in Illinois’ 12th Congressional District, where the race turned nasty through political mudslinging in the final days. The AP is calling the race for Democrat Bill Enyart.

In the far-south district, where issues like coal power and personal finances dominated the candidates’ campaigns, the race has been so close it’s been listed as a “Tossup” by the New York Times.

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PI Original
by Aricka Flowers
7:18pm
Thu Nov 1, 2012

Early Voting Outlook Good For Obama, Sandy Causes Firestorm For Romney Campaign

Election 2012

Early voting numbers and poll results are not the only troublesome issues plaguing the Romney campaign this week. From Superstorm Sandy to endorsements to a controversial campaign ad, there are quite a few things that are dogging the Republican's campaign this week, just days before the election.

PI Original
by Brandon Campbell
3:10pm
Tue Oct 23, 2012

The Race For Illinois’ 11th Congressional District Tightens In Last Weeks

Election 2012

With just two weeks left until voters cast their ballots, Illinois’ 11th congressional district race has become one of the most competitive in terms of cash and polling numbers showing the two candidates are nearly tied. We take a closer look at the tight race.