Illinois NewsLocal, regional, and statewide news continually updated from thousands of sources on the web.Many whites tell pollsters that they will vote for Obama, but will they- August 13, 2008 The year was 1984, and the state was Iowa. A white man who had just voted walked out of his precinct caucus and saw the Rev.http://www.topix.net/state/il/2008/08/many-whites-tell-pollsters-that-they-will-vote-for-o... Georgia: Opportunity for McCain- August 13, 2008 Aug 11 - The conflict in Georgia could benefit John McCain, who has sought to portray himself as an experienced voice on foreign policy issues.http://www.topix.net/state/il/2008/08/georgia-opportunity-for-mccain?fromrss=1 Quinn protests pay raises outside governor's event- August 12, 2008 Lieutenant Governor Pat Quinn is outside an event featuring Governor Rod Blagojevich, passing out flyers and urging the state Senate to reject automatic pay raises for lawmakers and top government officials.http://www.topix.net/state/il/2008/08/quinn-protests-pay-raises-outside-governors-event?fr... Blagojevich keeps the heat on Madigan over capital bill- August 12, 2008 Governor Rod Blagojevich is keeping the heat on House Speaker Michael Madigan the day before lawmakers are due back in Springfield at Blagojevich's behest.http://www.topix.net/state/il/2008/08/blagojevich-keeps-the-heat-on-madigan-over-capital-b... Obama policy book coming out Sept. 9- August 12, 2008 He's written million-selling books about his early years and the meaning of public life.http://www.topix.net/state/il/2008/08/obama-policy-book-coming-out-sept-9?fromrss=1 Obama Camp Email's Supporters: "Barack's VP: Be the First to Know"- August 12, 2008 An email from David Plouffe, campaign manager for Sen. Barack Obama, sent tonight to supporters is sure to stoke speculation about the candidate's announcement of who his choice for vice president will be.http://www.topix.net/state/il/2008/08/obama-camp-emails-supporters-baracks-vp-be-the-first... Wolfson: Edwards' Cover-up Cost Clinton the Nomination- August 12, 2008 Sen. Hillary Clinton would be the Democratic presidential nominee if John Edwards had been caught in his lie about an extramarital affair and forced out of the race last year, insists a top Clinton campaign ...http://www.topix.net/state/il/2008/08/wolfson-edwards-cover-up-cost-clinton-the-nomination... Tax-hike claims deceptive- August 11, 2008 Sen. John McCain's campaign has begun running a television ad in 11 presidential battleground states that says his Democratic opponent 'promises more taxes on small business, seniors, your life's savings, your ...http://www.topix.net/state/il/2008/08/tax-hike-claims-deceptive?fromrss=1 The program is popular among this year's incoming students- August 11, 2008 Emory University is hoping to make bikes the must-have back-to-school accessory this fall.http://www.topix.net/state/il/2008/08/the-program-is-popular-among-this-years-incoming-stu... Ill. governor revises legislation- August 11, 2008 Governor Rod Blagojevich is using his amendatory veto to suggest lawmakers give full property tax exemptions to some veterans.http://www.topix.net/state/il/2008/08/ill-governor-revises-legislation?fromrss=1 |