Which congressional staff are 'essential' during shutdown?

Apr. 8, 2011
Members of Illinois' congressional delegation may have to decide which of their staff are "essential," and which they can do without.

Sen. Kirk says NPR could see 10 to 20 percent cut

Mar. 22, 2011
The junior U.S. senator from Illinois says federal funding for National Public Radio might not take a complete cut. But Republican Sen.

Kirk: Congress close to budget deal

Mar. 21, 2011
Illinois U.S. Sen.

Kirk defends use of drone attacks in Pakistan

Mar. 19, 2011
Illinois U.S. Sen. Mark Kirk is defending the use of drone strikes in Pakistan.Pakistan reported a U.S. drone attack on Thursday killed about 36 people, who were mostly civilians.

Kirk calls Gadhafi dictatorship 'terminal'

Mar. 18, 2011
Illinois U.S. Sen. Mark Kirk says he thinks Libyan leader Moammar Gadhafi doesn't have much time left in power.The United Nations voted to authorize a no-fly zone over the country.

The Weekly Political Roundup: February 7th – February 11th

Feb. 11, 2011
Whew.

The Political Roundup: January 31st – February 4th

Feb. 4, 2011
 Missed anything this week in Chicago politics?

The Political Roundup: January 24th-28th

Jan. 28, 2011
Missed anything this week in Chicago politics? We have you covered with our weekly digest of the best game in town. Rahm’s residency reignsHaven’t we used that header before?

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