Wrapup: Dems lose big in Senate, House elections

Nov. 3, 2010
It was a huge election night for Republicans across the country. And in Illinois, it was a rebirth of sorts for a state GOP that practically fell into a shallow grave eight years ago.Republicans in this state scored big wins in federal contests - especially - and made gains in state government.

Preckwinkle vows to fight Cook County patronage, budget deficit

Nov. 3, 2010
Toni Preckwinkle, Cook County’s newly elected president, said she’ll take on fraud and cronyism.

Preckwinkle takes county board president race

Nov. 3, 2010
Longtime Chicago alderwoman Toni Preckwinkle has been elected Cook County board president over Republican Roger Keats and Green Party candidate Tom Tresser. With 76 percent of precincts reporting, Preckwinkle had about 69 percen

Preckwinkle, Berrios among leaders in Cook County races

Nov. 3, 2010
With more than half of Cook County precincts reporting, Democrat Toni Preckwinkle has a big lead in the race to replace Cook County Board President Todd Stroger.

The Election File Voting Guide: Cook County’s down-ballot races

Oct. 29, 2010
With the intense general election for Cook County assessor, and – to a lesser extent – the one for board president, you’ve likely heard the arguments tossed around by each candidate on why they’re the better fit.

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