Ten Illinois House Republicans filed a federal suit against the Illinois State Board of Elections over the latest congressional map. more ›

Once upon a time (let’s say 1990), in a magical land called Illinois, a Republican named Jim Edgar was elected governor. Jim was so popular, and so centrist, even Democrats respected him! He was easily elected to another term, and the Republicans were so happy. But one day (let’s say 1998), Jim decided to retire from politics, and the Republicans were very sad. After that, the Republicans were forced to endure the scandalous governorship of... more ›

Whoo-hoo! This is SO exciting! The Illinois Republican Party has scoured the nation for candidates that accurately reflect their values to lead their party through the U.S. Senate race against the nation's potentially only African-American Senator! And imagine that! The GOP has narrowed down all their potential candidates to two African-Americans! We at Chicagoist are breathless! Illinois politicians are so progressive! Coming next: Lynn Martin for President! Let us catch our breath. Ah, now we... more ›

It is now a fact: Barack Obama will be the next Senator from Illinois. The Illinois Republicans haven't managed to find a replacement for Jack Ryan, and so the Democratic National Party has plucked Obama to deliver tonight's keynote address at the Democratic National Convention in Boston. Chicagoist has seen Obama speak before, and you can be sure that tonight's speech will be nothing less than a barnburner. Born in Hawaii, raised in Kansas and... more ›

Illinois Republicans have begun taking the whole Mike Ditka thing pretty seriously. Although a few other names for the vacant Republican US Senate nominee position have been bandied about, former Chicago Bears Coach Mike Ditka seems to be in the lead for the job. more ›

Republican U.S. Senate Candidate Jack Ryan's campaign has officially headed into "Goat Stage" (scroll to bottom) as the GOP Illinois Congressional Caucus gathered in Washington yesterday to determine not only whether or not Ryan should drop out, but who should take his place. Through all this, two brave politicians with nothing to lose, Sen. Peter Fitzgerald and former Senate candidate Blair Hull have stepped up to point out the inconsistancies of the Illinois GOP.... more ›

Yesterday the Los Angeles Superior Court released the divorce files of Republican Senate Candidate Jack Ryan and actress Jeri Ryan, revealing allegations that Jack Ryan tried to get his then-wife to have sex with him in public at various sex clubs. But the pain for Ryan doesn't stop there. more ›