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Madigan Challenger Out Knocking On Doors In Hopes Of Upset

CHICAGO (CBS) — There is a push to unseat arguably the most powerful politician in Illinois: Speaker of the House Michael Madigan. Madigan is the representative of the 22nd District on the Southwest...

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Hundreds March Downtown In Support Of Bernie Sanders

CHICAGO (CBS) — In campaign 2016, Chicago is “feeling the Bern.” Supporters of presidential candidate Bernie Sanders held a rally in Daley Plaza and then marched about a mile to Water Tower Place,...

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Early Voting Begins Monday For Illinois Primary

(CBS) — In campaign 2016, the handling of the shooting death of Laquan McDonald by Chicago Police is a big issue in one of the races in the primary election next month. CBS 2’s Jeremy Ross has a...

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Former Governor Pat Quinn Endorses Kim Foxx In Cook County State’s Attorney Race

(CBS) –Former Governor Pat Quinn is picking sides in the Cook County state’s attorney race, reports WBBM’s Nancy Harty. Citing her integrity and independence, former Governor Quinn is endorsing Kim...

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Emanuel: Donald Trump ‘Playing With Dark Forces’ By Not Denouncing Former KKK...

CHICAGO (CBS) — Mayor Rahm Emanuel criticized GOP presidential hopeful Donald Trump for “playing with dark forces” in failing to distance himself from white supremacists and the Ku Klux Klan, reports...

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Napoleon Harris Touting Leadership In Bid To Top Better Known Rivals For...

(CBS) — The third Democrat vying for Republican U.S. Senator Mark Kirk’s seat was making his case before a luncheon of civic and business leaders today, reports WBBM Political Editor Craig Dellimore....

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Latino Politicians Call For Large, Peaceful Protest Of Donald Trump Rally At...

CHICAGO (CBS) — Latino elected officials and activists are calling for a vocal, but peaceful, protest when Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump gives a planned speech in Chicago on Friday,...

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High Number Of Early Voters Reported In Cook County

(CBS) — If you don’t normally vote in the primary but feel an urge to do so Tuesday, you’re not alone. WBBM’s Bob Roberts says records could be set. Hot races drive early turnout and Cook County Clerk...

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Anti-Trump Protesters Planning Demonstration At Trump Tower Monday

(CBS) — In campaign 2016: Donald Trump is back in Illinois. The GOP presidential frontrunner is in Bloomington Sunday morning. Meanwhile back in Chicago, where Trump cancelled a rally for security...

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Donald Trump Returns To Illinois For Calmer Event In Bloomington

BLOOMINGTON, Ill. (AP) — Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump returned to Illinois on Sunday for a stump speech at an airplane hangar in Bloomington before a far more receptive and calmer...

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Several Key Suburban Races To Be Decided In Illinois Primary Tuesday

(CBS) — With the presidential race grabbing most of the headlines, it’s easy to forget there are many other important races on Tuesday’s Illinois primary ballot. WBBM Political Editor Craig Dellimore...

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Election Officials Expecting Big Turnout In Cook County For Illinois Primary

CHICAGO (CBS) — Local election officials say the many contested races in Tuesday’s primary elections are generating a lot of interest and they’re expecting strong turnout for a primary, reports WBBM’s...

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Therapist Offers Advice On Navigating Election Season Debates With Family,...

(CBS) — It’s been said that you should avoid talking about politics and religion but that advice may seem virtually impossible these days. “There are really strong opinions, which changes the discourse...

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Outside Money Flows Into Two State House Races

CHICAGO (CBS) — Early voting set records in Cook County and in key races, so did campaign spending. CBS 2’s Derrick Blakley takes a look at the sky-high money that’s being spent on two races for...

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Few Problems Reported At Chicago Polling Stations, Some Suburban Precincts...

UPDATED: 3:33 p.m. March 15, 2016 CHICAGO (CBS) — Election Day has seen long lines and a few glitches at the polls throughout the Chicago area, reports WBBM’s Terry Keshner. In McHenry County, some...

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Juliana Stratton Defeats Ken Dunkin In High-Spending 5th District State House...

CHICAGO (CBS) — In a race that served as a proxy war between Governor Bruce Rauner and House Speaker Michael Madigan, attorney Juliana Stratton defeated incumbent State Representative Ken Dunkin in the...

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Donald Trump Wins GOP Presidential Primary In Indiana, Ted Cruz Suspends...

(CBS/AP) — Donald Trump virtually clinched the Republican nomination for president Tuesday night, a stunning victory for the brash billionaire who was considered more a celebrity curiosity than a...

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Database Hacks Could Threaten November Election

CHICAGO (CBS) — After the Illinois State voter database was hacked, a mistake of not being encrypted at minimum an expert says, CBS 2 is learning more about just how susceptible the U.S. is for an...

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Both Parties Cry Foul In Kankakee Election

(CBS) — Democrats and Republicans are trading allegations of vote fraud and voter intimidation in a contentious Illinois House race in Kankakee. WBBM’s Nancy Harty has been talking to both sides. To...

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For Wheelchair Users, Chicago’s Polling Places Could Use Some Improvement

(CBS) — A first-time voter who happens to be in a wheelchair is met with a flight of stairs at the polling place. When his mother tweeted the picture, many asked: Isn’t that breaking the law? CBS 2’s...

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Mundelein Trustee Scrambles To Get On Ballot After Petitions Vanish

CHICAGO (CBS) — A Mundelein village trustee running for re-election nearly was out of luck when her election packet disappeared last week, but she managed to turn her luck around with the help of her...

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Among Tuesday’s Elections: Chicago’s 4th Ward, Evanston and Aurora’s Mayorals

(CBS) — Voters will be going to the polls in a limited number of communities tomorrow, but a few of the contests are significant — for their residents at least. WBBM Political Editor Craig Dellimore...

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Some Suburban Elections Still In Question With Many Close Races

CHICAGO (CBS) — Tuesday’s suburban elections saw a handful of possible upsets and several tight contests, with some races for mayor separated by only a handful of votes. In southwest suburban...

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Richard Irvin Wins Aurora Election, To Become City’s First Black Mayor

CHICAGO (CBS) — The city of Aurora has elected its first black mayor, after a nail-biter of a race ended in a 170-vote victory for alderman-at-large Richard Irvin. A big early lead for Irvin...

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Sheriff Loses Election To His Deputy, Fires Him Moments Later

TYNDALL, SD (CBS Local) – A South Dakota sheriff didn’t handle losing his bid for re-election well. The sheriff was defeated by his deputy and then fired him. Bon Homme County Sheriff Lenny Gramkow was...

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Ex-Cabinet Secretary, University Head Donna Shalala Bids For U.S. House

CORAL GABLES, Fla. (AP) — She’s been president of two major universities. She served as President Bill Clinton’s Health and Human Services secretary for eight years. Now, at age 77, Donna Shalala is...

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Toni Preckwinkle Now Considers Running For Mayor Of Chicago

CHICAGO (CBS) — One of the biggest names in Cook County politics flip-flops and opens the door to running for mayor of Chicago. CBS 2 has learned that Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle now...

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Early Voting Begins Today Ahead Of November Election

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — Those who want to get a jump on the November election need not wait. Early voting in Illinois begins Thursday across the state. But voters will have to visit their county...

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Illinois’ $207 Million Governor’s Race Close To Being Most Expensive

CHICAGO (CBS)–Candidates in the Illinois governor’s race have spent more than $207 million on T.V. ads this election season–making this year’s election one of the most expensive gubernatorial races in...

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Chicago Aldermanic Candidate Files Federal Lawsuit Against House Speaker Mike...

CHICAGO (CBS) — David Krupa, a candidate for 13th Ward Alderman in Chicago, says he has faced intimidation, harassment and threats while challenging the alderman allied with House Speaker Mike Madigan,...

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Karen Freeman-Wilson Unseated In Gary Mayoral Race

CHICAGO (CBS) — Big changes in the works in Gary, Indiana. Karen Freeman-Wilson, who has been the mayor of that city for eight years,  is on her way out. She was defeated in Tuesday’s primary by Lake...

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Registration Deadline Is Monday For Indiana City Elections

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Monday is the voter registration deadline for Indiana residents wanting to cast ballots in this year’s city or town elections. The Indiana secretary of state’s office says...

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Tammy Duckworth To Interview For Biden’s VP Position, Dick Durbin Says

CHICAGO (CBS) — Biden-Duckworth could be the ticket for Democrats in this November’s presidential race. Illinois Sen. Tammy Duckworth is being floated as Joe Biden’s potential running mate. Duckworth’s...

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Mail In Voting Expansion Bill Passes Illinois Senate, Now Awaits Governor...

CHICAGO (CBS) — A bill to expand Illlinois’ vote by mail program cleared the state Senate on Friday, and now heads to Gov. JB Pritizker for his signature. The governor has said he supports the...

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Kanye Will Not Appear On Illinois Presidential Ballot In November

CHICAGO (CBS)– The Illinois Board of Elections has finalized the November 3 ballot and rapper Kanye West will not be on it. The board voted unanimously to keep the Chicago native off the ballot, saying...

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Oprah Hosting Virtual Town Halls To Encourage Voters Ahead Of Election

CHICAGO (CBS)– Oprah Winfrey is using her voice to get people to vote ahead of the 2020 election. Monday night, she will begin hosting virtual town halls in key states. It’s a nonpartisan initiative...

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‘Stimulus Package Would’ve Had To Be Passed In July, August’ To Impact...

(CBS Detroit) — A second stimulus package did not pass in the weeks leading up to the election. And that’s despite much negotiation between House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Treasury Secretary Steven...

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DuPage County Election Judge Arrested, Accused Of Stealing Campaign Signs

CHICAGO (CBS) — A DuPage County election just has been arrested and is accused of stealing campaign signs. When Villa Park Police arrested Beverly Johnston, they found her car full of Republican signs....

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Pete Buttigieg: Americans Will See ‘Definition Of A Good Economy’ If Joe...

(CBS Detroit) — The 2020 election is tomorrow. But in those parts of the country with mail-in ballots and early voting, the election has been happening for weeks. As of Monday morning, 94 million votes...

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What The Election Means For A Second Stimulus Package

(CBS Detroit) — Election day is here, and the stock market is reacting positively. The Dow Jones climbed almost 650 points (2.4 percent) on Tuesday morning. The S&P 500 was trading 2.3 percent...

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