City Room - Politics Desk

AIDS Activists Call for More Illinois State Funding

AIDS activists say Illinois residents relying on potentially life saving services won't get the help they need unless the state comes up with more money.

Posted on 3.18.2010 by Sean Crawford

Illinois Primary Pushed Back

Illinois' next primary will come a little later in the calendar year next time around.

Posted on 3.18.2010 by City Room

Quinn Allows Top Corrections Official to Keep His Job

Michael Randle took a lot of heat during the Democratic primary for releasing violent inmates before they before they spent much time in prison.

Posted on 3.18.2010 by City Room

Blagojevich Attorneys to Play Tapes When He Testifies

The judge says he's likely to allow the request.

Posted on 3.18.2010 by Sam Hudzik

Judge: Blagojevich Trial Won't Be Delayed

A Chicago federal judge has refused to delay former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich's corruption trial.

Posted on 3.17.2010 by Associated Press

Sebelius in Chicago to Rally Support of Health Care Bill

An Obama administration official was in Chicago Tuesday to drum up support among seniors for health care legislation.

Posted on 3.17.2010 by City Room

Blagojevich Attorneys Back in Court in Attempt to Push Back Trial

Former Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich's attorneys are scheduled to be in federal court today to ask the judge to push the start date of the trial back five months.

Posted on 3.17.2010 by Tony Arnold