If Tony Rezko were young, blonde and disappeared on a Caribbean Island, Greta Van Sustern would have been all over the Rezko trial. And that very particular Chicago definition of 'clout' would have been ingrained in everyone's lexicon.
But Tony (Antoin) Rezko is simply another middle-aged, bald, Chicago developer who was involved in an influence peddling and kick-back...
Convicted political fixer Tony Rezko had a hard time following rules -- even simple ones, like when a federal judge told him: Stay home.
Twice, Rezko violated the home-confinement terms of his bail, formerly sealed court files show, by making "social calls" -- including last September to the home of former top Cook County official Orlando Jones after Jones committed...
Gov. Blagojevich angrily denied being a target of a federal corruption investigation, calling questions about the matter “ridiculous,” “absurd” and “stupid.”
The heated exchange between the governor and reporters overshadowed what was supposed to be a feel-good news conference about Blagojevich beefing up gas-pump inspections statewide. Reporters surrounded the...
Paul Galanti appeared on "Hannity & Colmes" Tuesday night to defend John McCain against mean-spirited charges made by Wesley Clark. According to Clark -- retired general, candidate for the 2004 Democratic nomination, and supporter of Barack Obama -- McCain's experience in Vietnam, especially perhaps his years as a POW, did not necessarily qualify him for the presidency.
Shortly after joining the U.S. Senate and while enjoying a surge in income, Barack Obama bought a $1.65 million restored Georgian mansion in an upscale Chicago neighborhood. To finance the purchase, he secured a $1.32 million loan from Northern Trust in Illinois.
The freshman Democratic senator received a discount. He locked in an interest rate of 5.625 percent...
“Once again we see State Senator Debbie Halvorson knows no boundaries when it comes to attempting to hide from her shameful record as a state senator.
“As Senate Majority Leader, Debbie Halvorson worked feverishly alongside Rod Blagojevich to sweep special funds set aside for veterans to use for Governor Blagojevich’s pet projects.
Sen. John McCain defended his Vietnam War military service against Democratic attacks Tuesday, and he pressed Sen. Barack Obama to remove retired Gen. Wesley Clark from any role in his campaign.
When asked how his opponent should treat Clark, who has repeatedly questioned whether McCain's military tenure qualifies him for the White House, the senator replied, "I...
1. Why did you work alongside your political godfather, Emil Jones, to strip $7.7 million from the state budget for the LaSalle Veterans Home? (Morris Daily Herald, 06/02/08)
2. Why did you as Senate Rules Chairman personally stall legislation that would have prevented Rod Blagojevich from sweeping funds earmarked for veterans? (Kadner, Southtown Star, 09/30/07)
Most Americans do not believe the U.S. government needs more tax revenue and well over half say all tax increases should be subject to voter approval.
A new Rasmussen Reports national telephone survey found that 52% of voters say the federal government does not need additional tax revenue for important national programs such as highway repairs and health care reform.
In a new television ad he launched yesterday, Republican John McCain compares his plan to make the country energy independent by 2025 to President Kennedy's 1961 declaration to put a man on the moon.
McCain has been on the hustings for days now, promoting his proposals for conservation, offshore oil drilling, nuclear power, and other initiatives to wean America...
The Shelby County Republican Party recently launched a companion photo site to capture candidate appearances, events, and GOP happenings in the area. The site can be viewed at http://www.flickr.com/photos/shelbycountygop - the photos are available for public viewing and can also be printed directly from the internet. Anyone with additional photos that they would like...
