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HINZ: Can state GOP find a leader it will follow?

April 21, 2013
HINZ: Can state GOP find a leader it will follow?

The real question is why anyone would want the job and, if they got it, whether they could do much with it.

AP: Tom Cross won’t say if he supports gay marriage

April 10, 2013
AP: Tom Cross won’t say if he supports gay marriage

The top Republican in the Illinois House won't say how he would vote on a measure that would allow same-sex couples to marry.

AP: Margaret Thatcher, Iron Lady, dead at 87

April 8, 2013
AP: Margaret Thatcher, Iron Lady, dead at 87

The Iron Lady, who ruled Great Britain for 11 remarkable years, died Monday morning of a stroke.

AP: Ill. GOP senators get extra work, pay after losses

January 29, 2013
AP: Ill. GOP senators get extra work, pay after losses

Every GOP senator will receive a stipend for extra work on top of a $68,000 salary.

WBEZ: Illinois GOP Gubernatorial hopefuls start bickering

January 25, 2013
WBEZ: Illinois GOP Gubernatorial hopefuls start bickering

Aaron Schock had some harsh words for his fellow Republicans who are also interested in becoming governor.

California GOP: 6 year timeine to rebuild

January 15, 2013
California GOP: 6 year timeine to rebuild

Candidate for chairman of the California GOP Jim Brulte offers a sobering assessment of how long it would take to turn around the dilapidated party.

AP: Walmart pledges to hire 100,000-plus veterans

January 15, 2013
AP: Walmart pledges to hire 100,000-plus veterans

Wal-Mart Stores Inc., the world's largest retailer, is making a pledge to hire every recently discharged veteran who wants a job.

WBEZ: GOP SCC members call for State Chair Pat Brady’s ouster

January 10, 2013
WBEZ: GOP SCC members call for State Chair Pat Brady’s ouster

Republican State Central Committeewoman Bobbie Peterson calls Pat Brady, "a total disgrace."

PPP: Congress less popular than cockroaches, lice, and Brussel sprouts

January 8, 2013
PPP: Congress less popular than cockroaches, lice, and Brussel sprouts

When you're less popular than cockroaches, Genghis Khan, traffic jams, and yes even Nickelback, well, it might be time to reevaluate.

TRIBUNE: Gay marriage, assault weapons ban votes delayed in IL Senate

January 4, 2013
TRIBUNE: Gay marriage, assault weapons ban votes delayed in IL Senate

The Illinois Senate left the State Capitol on Thursday without voting on measures to legalize gay marriage and outlaw assault weapons.