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Low voter turnout favoredwell-established candidates

Illinoize

By Jamey Dunn Yesterday’s primary saw low voter turnout and resulted in few surprises.The new legislative map drawn by Democrats pitted several Republicans who currently hold seats in the General Assembly against each other. “It was essentially that th... »

Low voter turnout favored well-established candidates

Illinois Issues Blog

By Jamey Dunn Yesterday’s primary saw low voter turnout and resulted in few surprises.The new legislative map drawn by Democrats pitted several Republicans who currently hold seats in the General Assembly against each other. “It was essentially that th... »

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

Lynn Sweet

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

Lynn Sweet

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 raises $2 million in hometown visit

Illinois Review Political Analysis

CHICAGO - Wednesday night, President Barack Obama flew back to Chicago on Air Force One to rally hometown support and raise $2 million for his 2012 re-election campaign. 500 supporters paid $50 to get into the University of Illinois-Chicago rally.... »

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

Lynn Sweet

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

Lynn Sweet

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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