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by Bob Skolnik
8:11pm
Tue Nov 6, 2012

Catching Up With Tammy Duckworth In the 8th Congressional District

A confident Tammy Duckworth voted at around 10:00 a.m. at the massive Willow Creek Church complex in Barrington. Duckworth is trying to unseat controversial Congressman Joe Walsh, a Tea Party favorite, in one of the most high-profile and expensive congressional races in the nation in a redrawn 8th district.

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PI Original
by Aricka Flowers
12:59pm
Tue Nov 6, 2012

Decision 2012: The Happenings On Election Day (LIVEBLOG)

Election day 2012 is here. Today, we provide the latest news, views and info from Illinois polling places and beyond.

PI Original
by Aricka Flowers
5:51pm
Mon Nov 5, 2012

Decision 2012: Voting Guides & Resources For Election Day

With just one day before the 2012 election, it is critical that voters read up on the candidates and issues that are on the ballot this year. Here, we round up info on key endorsements, voter guides and other pertinent info for voters before they head to their respective polling places tomorrow.  

PI Original
by Matthew Blake
3:26pm
Wed Oct 31, 2012

Candidate Policy Platforms Lack Details On Comprehensive Immigration Reform

Immigration, specifically the need for a so-called comprehensive immigration reform bill, has become a critical issue in the presidential campaign. It has also become important in deadlocked Illinois congressional races. We take a closer look at some candidate proposals in the presidential race and a key House race in Illinois.