It looks like Judy Baar Topinka, the Republican party’s frontrunner for the governor, has found herself a running mate. Topinka has tapped DuPage County State’s Attorney Joe Birkett to be her lieutenant governor. Birkett, who had considered running for governor himself, lost the 2002 general election for attorney general to Lisa Madigan. Birkett has not officially agreed to run with Topinka quite yet, but all signs point to him doing so. Most recently Birkett... more ›

Earlier this week we told you that none of the five Republican contenders for governor were willing to give in just yet, but now that has changed. more ›

Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich is hoping to make Illinois the first state to offer health insurance to all children. There are currently 250,000 children in the state without health insurance, and many of these kids’ parents either make too much to receive public aid insurance, or too little to afford private coverage. 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 ›