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Second chance for the Illinois GOP
Six months ago, the conviction of Tony Rezko was met with unrestrained glee by those with leadership titles in the Illinois Republican Party. -
Call for special election
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High value Madison County asbestos cases like 'steak of the salmon'
Behrens As the Madison County asbestos docket continues to rise following a brief, yet dramatic two-year period of decline, many legal experts say the real growth spurt is just getting started. -
Constitution expert says high court made right decision in Blagojevich case
Armstrong The Illinois Supreme Court made the right decision not to oust Gov. Rod Blagojevich from office, said a constitutional law expert. -
Illinois court rejects AG's attempt to remove governor
Madigan SPRINGFIELD - In a blow to Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan's efforts to oust embattled Gov. Rod Blagojevich, the state Supreme Court on Wednesday rejected her lawsuit to transfer the governor's powers to Lt. Gov. Pat Quinn. -
Lawmaker says constituents 'overwhelmingly' favor special election
Stephens Illinois House Republicans are upset that members adjourned Monday's session without voting on whether to hold a special election for the vacant U.S. Senate seat, said state Rep. Ron Stephens. -
It's Illinois: 'Hellhole' for many reasons
The most disturbing aspect of Tuesday's stunning arrest of Governor Rod Blagojevich is that many Illinois residents -- perhaps most -- were not shocked. Perhaps the timing caught some off guard and perhaps the stupidity of the governor was a surprise but most Illinois residents, or at least those who pay attention to what is going on, were not shocked. -
Kay joins chorus in calling for Blagojevich's ouster
Kay Glen Carbon businessman and former candidate for state representative Dwight Kay is again calling on the General Assembly to impeach Gov. Rod Blagojevich who was arrested yesterday on political corruption charges. -
AG threatens to seek indicted governor's ouster
Madigan SPRINGFIELD - Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan on Wednesday reiterated her call for Gov. Rod Blagojevich to resign amid his federal indictment, threatening to go to the state Supreme Court to oust her fellow Democrat. -
Political patronage target feels vindicated by Blagojevich arrest
A photo taken early in the primary season in Iowa. 'Illinoisans for Obama', with the exception of the senator from Iowa, include (bottom row from left) Hermon Betts, Mary DeAngelo, Sen. Barack Obama (D-Ill.), U.S. Sen. Tom Harkin (D-Iowa), Ray Coleman and Marge Francois. Top row: Barbara Henderson and Matt Hawkins. Ray Coleman of Fairview Heights feels some vindication over the public corruption arrest of Gov. Rod Blagojevich. -
Blagojevich: 'So sad' say locals
Blagojevich "It's just sad," remarked the former chairman of Madison County Republican Central Committee. -
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Obama's most telling appointment
The most telling appointment Barack Obama has made since becoming President-elect has nothing to do with his Cabinet or senior advisors. -
Illinois Supreme Court appoints committee to codify evidentiary law
The Illinois Supreme Court announced the formation of a special committee on Illinois evidence with the aim of codifying existing evidentiary law so that it is available in a single source. -
Belleville doctor drops lawsuit over bailout bill
A Belleville doctor has voluntarily dismissed his request for a restraining order against Congress and President Bush. -
GOP rebuilding begins by saying 'Stop'!
If you call yourself a Republican, a conservative or fall anywhere right-of-center on the political spectrum, you're almost assuredly left with one definitive conclusion about the Nov. 4 elections: That did not go well. -
Trial lawyers pave golden path to Washington
The Democrats have their mandate. And so does the party's most important base--America's plaintiff's lawyers. -
Tort reformers wary of Obama presidency
Obama Efforts to restore fairness and balance to the nation's courts could take a step backward if Democrat Barack Obama is elected president today, tort reform advocates said Tuesday. -
Legal reforms needed to jumpstart economic recovery, says Commerce Secretary
Gutierrez WASHINGTON - Enacting legal reforms to encourage investment would help jumpstart the nation's economic recovery, U.S. Commerce Secretary Carlos Gutierrez said Wednesday. -
Doctor asks federal judge to issue restraining order stopping bailout bill
EAST ST. LOUIS-A Belleville doctor is asking a federal judge to bar President George W. Bush from enforcing the congressionally-approved financial industry bailout bill.