Illinois’ early primary in 2010 means everything is coming at us quickly – from petitions signatures to polling to political attacks. All of Illinois’ statewide offices are up for grabs, as it a U.S. Senate seat and some hot local jobs. WBEZ’s political reporter Sam Hudzik has the lay-of-the-political-land.

Music Button: Bill Perkins, “Samba De Orfeu”, from the CD Ultra Lounge Vol. 12-Soxophobia, (Capitol records)

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To help you sort out all the candidates in the running for hot races in the 2010 election, Sam’s posted a handy chart.