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Obama Fundraising Uses Pledge Drive Tactics

Illinois Senator Barack Obama's campaign for president has gotten attention for it's e-mail fund-raising success. Turns out its tactics have a lot in common with another very old school of fundraising.

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Obama in Indiana All The Buzz

Some say Illinois' U.S. senator has a shot of winning in November in the Republican-rich Hoosier State.

Posted on 7.19.2008 by Michael Puente

House Votes to Restore Some Budget Cuts, Waits on Senate

The latest from Springfield on efforts to restore money cut from the budget.

Posted on 7.17.2008 by Illinois Public Radio

Lake County to Get FEMA Funds

Lake County will get federal money to help with flooding clean-up costs.

Posted on 7.17.2008 by City Room

VP Speculation During Obama Stop In Indiana

Talk centered on global terrorism, but also referenced a possible running mate.

Posted on 7.17.2008 by Michael Puente

Blagojevich Answers Questions

Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich answers questions about state troopers and other issues.

Posted on 7.16.2008 by City Room

Daley Goes After Media Coverage of Police

The mayor took questions from reporters.

Posted on 7.16.2008 by City Room

Blagojevich: State Troopers Could Help Stem Chicago Violence

Illinois' governor wants to help Chicago stop the violence.

Posted on 7.16.2008 by City Room and the Associated Press

Obama Makes Push in Indiana

Barack Obama hopes to compete in an historically Republican state.

Posted on 7.16.2008 by Michael Puente

Lawmakers Back in Springfield to Restore Cuts in Budget

The latest from Springfield on budget talks.

Posted on 7.16.2008 by Illinois Public Radio

Weis May Bring Back Special Ops Unit

Chicago's Police Superintendent considers resurrecting a scandal-plagued unit that led his predecessor to retire.

Posted on 7.16.2008 by Rob Wildeboer

Daley Says He Tried to Settle Madigan-Blagojevich Feud

He also claims the lawmakers wouldn't listen.

Posted on 7.16.2008 by Ammad Omar

Daley Calls Weis Headline "Fabrication"

Daley denies report that he blasted police chief behind closed-doors.

Posted on 7.15.2008 by Ammad Omar

Pat Quinn Takes On Illinois Business Officials

Illinois' lieutenant governor is speaking out against business leaders who oppose a constitutional convention.

Posted on 7.15.2008 by Tony Arnold

Business Leaders Speak Out Against Con-Con

A group of business leaders around Illinois rallied today against an issue on November's ballot.

Posted on 7.14.2008 by Tony Arnold

Some Lawmakers Support Blagojevich's Budget Cuts

Not everyone is criticizing the Governor's budget cuts.

Posted on 7.14.2008 by Sean Crawford

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