WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The U.S. Senate ethics committee on Friday admonished Roland Burris, saying he had been less than candid about his gubernatorial ...
Burris: No complaints, but not going to vote for a health care bill without a public option For Democrats determined to get a ...
Report: Brother of ousted Ill. governor says he's 'not a criminal,' calls charges unfair The brother of ousted Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich says he isn't a criminal and the federal wire fraud charges against him are unfair. The Chicago Sun-Times published an ...
Senate could lose some diversity in contest for Obama's seat, push is on to find candidates When Illinois chooses a new senator next year, voters will decide not only who wins an election but whether the overwhelmingly white U.S. Senate loses some ...
Illinois' Democratic state treasurer says he'll run for Barack Obama's old Senate seat Illinois' state treasurer says he's going to run for President Barack Obama's old Senate seat. Democrat Alexi Giannoulias (jeh-NOO'-lee-ehs) said Tuesday he'll formally announce his candidacy this weekend. The ...
