Kirk wins U.S. Senate race over Giannoulias

Nov. 3, 2010
Republican Mark Kirk has captured the Senate seat once held by the president, dealing an embarrassing blow to Democrats.Kirk defeated Illinois Treasurer Alexi Giannoulias in one of the nation's ugliest and most closely watched Senate races.     Giannoulias faced attacks over

Lisa Madigan, Jesse White, Dan Rutherford win state races

Nov. 3, 2010
Updated At: 12:02am The Associated Press has declared Republican Dan Rutherford the winner in the Illinois treasurer race over Democrat Robin Kelly.Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan and Secretary of State Jesse White were declared winners in their re-election bids earlier this evening.

AP declares Coats winner in Indiana U.S. Senate race

Nov. 2, 2010
With just 11 percent of precincts reporting, the Associated Press has declared Republican Dan Coats the winner in the U.S. Senate contest to replace Democratic Sen.

Quinn believes he's won as vote counting continues

Nov. 2, 2010
Illinois Democratic Governor Pat Quinn said he believes he's won the gubernatorial race. Republican state Senator Bill Brady earlier told supporters that the governor's race will not be decided tonight.

Libertarian candidate gets surprising freebie

Nov. 1, 2010
Tens of millions of dollars have been spent on campaigns in Illinois this year. But one candidate didn't even have to pay for an advertisement he says gave his campaign a boost.Libertarian Party U.S.