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New gambling plan passes Senate with Emanuel help
— A renewed push for major gambling expansion in Illinois swiftly passed the Senate on Wednesday as Mayor Rahm Emanuel threw his weight behind the effort with a promise that Chicago would spend the money on rebuilding schools. But as with two...
Tags: O'Hare International Airport, Lifestyle and Leisure, Government, Rahm Emanuel, Executive Branch
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Schock won't seek GOP nod for Illinois governor
U.S. Rep. Aaron Schock has opted to bypass a run for the Republican Illinois governor nomination and instead will seek a fourth term in Congress next year, a top aide said Thursday. Schock, 31, from Peoria, ultimately decided he could do more good...Tags: Eric Cantor, U.S. Congress, Donald A Manzullo, Government, Adam Kinzinger
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Aaron Schock won't seek GOP nod for governor
Tribune reporterU.S. Rep. Aaron Schock has opted to bypass a run for the Republican Illinois governor nomination and instead will seek a fourth term in Congress next year, a top aide said Thursday. Schock, 31, from Peoria, ultimately decided he could do more good...Tags: Eric Cantor, U.S. Congress, Donald A Manzullo, Government, Adam Kinzinger
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Kass: Republican Bruce Rauner takes no position on gay marriage
Bruce Rauner, the multimillionaire Republican businessman who wants to become governor of Illinois, sat down with me for an interview Thursday and dodged questions about same-sex marriage. It took about four tries to pin him down on where he stands,...
Tags: Government, Rahm Emanuel, Lisa Madigan, Springfield, White House
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Dash for campaign cash is a Raun-away for GOP venture capitalist
Change of SubjectRick Pearson reports: Wealthy venture capitalist Bruce Rauner says he’s been on a listening tour to decide whether to seek the Republican nomination for governor, but his exploratory committee indicated Tuesday it already has raised $1.3 million....... -
Bruce Rauner raises $1.3 million in a month for governor's race
Wealthy venture capitalist Bruce Rauner says he’s been on a listening tour to decide whether to seek the Republican nomination for governor, but his exploratory committee indicated Tuesday it already has raised $1.3 million. Rauner put $249,000...
Tags: Government, Rahm Emanuel, Executive Branch, Primaries, Elmhurst
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Covering power in Illinois
The legislative and political season looms -- and so do the figures who hold sway in those arenas. Trib Nation talked with political reporter Rick Pearson about the cast of politicians assembled in Illinois' on-going political drama... Q: What makes...
Tags: Michael Madigan, Government, Dan Rutherford, Executive Branch, Lisa Madigan
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Rutherford edges toward Republican governor run
Clout StreetIllinois Treasurer Dan Rutherford said Monday a decision on whether to run for the 2014 Republican nomination for governor is more a matter of when than if. Speaking to reporters after appearing at the City Club of Chicago, the first-term treasurer said...Tags: Political Candidates, Michael Madigan, Economy, Business and Finance, Government, Bloomington
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Weeks in review
Change of SubjectA roundup of state and local news-review and weekly political chat shows. Descriptions provided by the broadcast outlets in most cases: Tribune Editorial Board Roundtable-- Chicago Tribune TV: Chicago Tribune editorial board members Bruce Dold, Marie... -
Wealthy Rauner launches exploration of Republican governor bid
Clout StreetWealthy Chicago businessman Bruce Rauner moved a step closer Tuesday toward a potential bid for the Republican governor nomination, filing papers to form an exploratory committee and launching a 60-day listening tour of the state. The venture capitalist...Tags: Mark Kirk, Government, Gays and Lesbians, Dan Rutherford, Rahm Emanuel
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Illinois Republicans: Get ready for Bruce Rauner
Bruce Rauner, the multimillionaire bull in the quaint Illinois Republican china shop, sat down with me Wednesday morning at a diner on LaSalle Street to talk about politics. Are you running for governor? "I am thinking about it," said Rauner, 57, a...
Tags: Chicago Elections, Scott Walker, Chicago Teachers Union, Jesse Jackson, Jr., Government
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Quinn minimum wage hike could be tough sell
Clout StreetIt won’t be easy for Democrat Gov. Pat Quinn to find enough lawmakers to vote for the minimum wage increase, what with business groups pronouncing it a “job killer.” But the best news for Quinn is that key Democratic lawmakers...Tags: Kimberly Lightford, Michael Madigan, Oswego, Government, Executive Branch
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