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Illinois presidential primary: Ron Paul's St. Patrick's Day strategy

GOP White House hopeful Ron Paul Illinois supporters don't have money, but they do have a strategy: use St. Patrick's Day parades in advance of the Illinois primary next Tuesday--to rally support. Politicians always populate Chicago's St. Patrick's Day... »

Obama, Newt, Mitt, Santorum, Paul hitting Illinois for March 20 primary

WASHINGTON -- At this stage in the quest for the GOP presidential nomination, the Republican rivals are emphasizing winning delegates in the March 20 Illinois primary over clinching the popular vote. The Illinois campaign bursts into play as Rick Santo... »

Obama hits Chicago for March 16 fund-raiser

WASHINGTON--Days before the Illinois primary, President Barck Obama returns to Chicago on March 16 on a fund-raising swing. One high end event is a lunch at the Palmer House Hilton in the Loop. "Lawyers for Obama invite you to join President Barack Oba... »

Obama campaign new fund-raising venture: "Chicago Leadership Circle"

NASHUA, NH.--President Barack Obama hits Chicago on Wednesday for three fund-raising events, as a new fund-raising enterprise, the "Chicago Leadership Circle" develops a perk package for donors. The venture is overseen by the Obama 2012 campaign Illino... »

Obama headlining Chicago fund-raising concert Jan. 11 with Hill Harper, Janelle Monae

President Obama turns out has a third event in Chicago when he returns home on Jan. 11--a concert fund-raiser at the University of Illinois-Chicago featuring actor Hill Harper and R&B star Janelle Monae. It's a low-dollar event aimed organized by Obama... »

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