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New federal prosecutor nominated for Chicago

Thu, 23 May 2013 18:53:43 -0400

CHICAGO - The Obama administration has chosen a private attorney and former federal prosecutor who helped send former Illinois Gov. George Ryan to prison for corruption to head the U.S. attorney's office in Chicago, Illinois' senators announced Thursday.

Kirk announces support for Pritzker at Commerce

Wed, 22 May 2013 07:04:46 -0400

SPRINGFIELD, Illinois - U.S. Sen. Mark Kirk is supporting Penny Pritzker as President Barack Obama's choice for commerce secretary.

Log Cabin Republicans leader coming to RI

Mon, 20 May 2013 17:10:45 -0400

WARWICK, Rhode Island - More Republicans around the nation are supporting gay marriage and the trend is obvious in Rhode Island, the leader of a prominent gay Republican group said Monday.

Senate rejects firearms on more federal lands

Wed, 08 May 2013 17:00:49 -0400

WASHINGTON - The Senate rejected an effort Wednesday to expand the use of firearms on some of the nation's most frequently visited federal lands, handing gun control advocates a modest success.

Dold to seek re-election for Congress

Wed, 08 May 2013 16:07:43 -0400

KENILWORTH, Illinois - Former U.S. Rep. Bob Dold says he will seek another term in 2014.

Republicans: Chair's resignation is time to reboot

Tue, 07 May 2013 19:12:05 -0400

CHICAGO - Illinois Republicans said the resignation Tuesday of the head of the state party is a chance to regroup, rebuild the base and address mistakes that led to an Election Day shellacking.

Sen. Mark Kirk says "rehab works" after stroke

Fri, 03 May 2013 17:53:23 -0400

NORTH CHICAGO, Illinois - U.S. Sen. Mark Kirk says rehab worked after he suffered a stroke last year.