Illinois Politics

(AP) — Federal prosecutors have moved to delay the sentencing of convicted influence peddler Antoin "Tony" Rezko. The motion filed Monday afternoon signals the key fundraiser for Governor Rod Blagojevich and other Illinois politicians may be telling the government what he knows about...  

Federal investigators are probing whether convicted developer Tony Rezko paid for all or part of a $90,000 fix-up of Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich's bungalow.The Chicago Sun-Times reported Sunday it has learned the FBI has been looking into how Rezko billed the Democratic governor for his work...  

" As states around the country look to emulate Governor Rod R. Blagojevich's Administration's success in reducing highway work zone fatalities, the Illinois Department of Transportation and Illinois State ...  

Illinois needs programs to help the needy and preserve our lovely state parks. As a hard-core Democrat, I was very supportive of Rod Blagojevich when he ran for governor many years ago.  

" Governor Rod R. Blagojevich signed two bills today to strengthen Illinois laws against adults who use the Internet to exploit children.  

CHICAGO – In a push to make sure no citizen loses their vote in November, Governor Rod Blagojevich today urged the Illinois Board of Elections to seek out ...  

As part of the statea s ongoing effort to combat one of the fastest-growing and most dangerous illegal drug trades in Illinois, Governor Rod R. Blagojevich today proclaimed October 1 Methamphetamine Awareness ...  

Chicago Mayor Richard Daley dismissed allegations by Gov. Rod Blagojevich that the CTA’s woes had more to do with Chicago Transit Authority and city ...  

Senator Barack Obama: Farm Bill and Safety Net - I support a robust safety net that targets assistance appropriately and provides farmers with risk ...  

Entertainment News from AP Senator Barack Obama makes a campaign stop in Mid-Michigan, but his focus was on wall street. Thousands packed Adam's Field on ...  

For example, following the comments that Senator Barack Obama inferred about Governor Sarah Palin, it is reasonable to assume that democrats mentally ...  

Chicago, IL(RUSHPRNEWS)10/02/2008- - Today(Oct.1), Senator Obama made the following statement acknowledging October as Breast Cancer Awareness Month. ...  

Celebrants of October's Gay History Month will have a new way to look at their community with Presidential candidate Senator Barack Obama addressing LGBT ...  

... animals from helicopters and trying to manipulate the endangered species list, Senator Barack Obama is out and about rescuing animals from shelters. ...  

Democratic presidential nominee Senator Barack Obama (D-IL) addresses thousands of supporters during a campaign rally in Grand Rapid, Michigan, October 2, ...