Topic: Kent Redfield
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Chicago mayor's race: Will it end up Rahm Emanuel vs. Carol Moseley Braun?
The African-American community in Chicago has tried for some time to coalesce around a single candidate for mayor. Now, after Rep. Danny Davis dropped out, Carol Moseley Braun is the main black candidate.
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In fight for Illinois Senate seat, both sides already dealing blows
The Illinois Senate seat formerly held by Barack Obama stands a decent chance of going to a Republican, analysts say. Primary voters on Tuesday selected Rep. Mark Kirk (R) to vie against state Treasurer Alexi Giannoulias (D).
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Illinois primary: GOP jockeys to make gains in Obama's home state
Obama's former Senate seat and the governor's office are up for grabs in 2010. The GOP is likely to emerge from the Illinois primary on Tuesday with candidates who can compete well in this blue state.
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Admissions scandal brings down University of Illinois president
B. Joseph White set to resign over system of preferences for politically connected applicants.
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Is it time for Burris to go?
Calls grow for him to resign as a perjury probe proceeds.
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Corruption brings down a governor
As Illinois state senators decided his political fate, Blagojevich played the national media
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With impeachment, Illinois takes first step to remove Blagojevich
The defiant governor quotes Tennyson and vows to fight the charges against him.
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Defiant Blagojevich announces replacement for Obama's Senate seat
His pick, former Illinois attorney general Burris, is well-regarded but lost his last four campaigns.
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'Nothing inappropriate' in Obama-Blagojevich contacts, report finds
Emanuel offered names for Obama's Senate seat but discussed no benefits to the Illinois governor as a result, concludes an internal report.
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Corruption winds through Illinois politics
Weak laws and entrenched culture lets officials put personal gain ahead of public service.
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Who will fill Obama’s Senate seat?
The Illinois governor has promised to name someone before the end of the year.
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