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Absentee Ballots Arrive in Beloit Last Updated: 4:35 PM 10/09/08 - Absentee voting ballots have arrived in Beloit. Residents can request the ballot be sent to their homes or by heading to the city of Beloit city hall at 100 State street between 8 A.M. and 5 P.M., Monday through Friday. (Full Story)
McCain, Palin Appeal to Thousands of GOP Faithful Last Updated: 4:24 PM 10/09/08 - John McCain started his Thursday town hall meeting in Waukesha by saying that he must win Wisconsin on Election Day. (Full Story)
Rock Valley College Students Gear Up For Election Last Updated: 10:42 PM 10/07/08 - Rock Valley College students say this election is inspiring many of them to register to vote. (Full Story)
Lisa Madigan Considering Gubernatorial Run in 2010 Last Updated: 2:17 PM 10/06/08 - The attorney general is the daughter of powerful Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan, and she's one of several top Democrats seen as potential contenders for Blagojevich's job. (Full Story)
McCain, Palin to hold Waukesha Town Hall Meeting Last Updated: 10:24 AM 10/06/08 - Republican Sen. John McCain and his running mate Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin have scheduled a town hall meeting in Waukesha on Thursday morning. (Full Story)
Presidential Campaigns Argue over Friends Last Updated: 8:29 PM 10/05/08 - Sarah Palin is defends her attack on Barack Obama after accusing him hanging out with the enemy, and Obama is proud to pals around with Bruce Springsteen. (Full Story)
Circuit Court Judge Race Has Big Showing Last Updated: 7:25 PM 10/05/08 - Those running for Circuit Court judge have a huge showing in the yard sign division. (Full Story)
17th Circuit Court Candidate Forum Last Updated: 1:19 PM 10/03/08 - Efficiency in the courtroom, and lightening case loads; that's what both judicial candidates running in one of the 17th circuit court races say they'll strive to do. (Full Story)
DiCaprio, Berry among Celebs Getting out the Vote Last Updated: 8:04 AM 10/02/08 - NEW YORK (AP) -- How do you get kids to vote? Just say no. (Full Story)
Colbert Runs for White House -- with Spider-Man Last Updated: 8:02 AM 10/02/08 - NEW YORK (AP) -- Stephen Colbert is hoping to swing into the White House -- alongside Spider-Man. (Full Story)
Tina Fey reprises role as Sarah Palin on `SNL' Last Updated: 11:45 AM 09/29/08 - "Saturday Night Live" is having more fun at Sarah Palin's expense. (Full Story)
AP - McCain Stands up Letterman for Couric Last Updated: 8:26 AM 09/25/08 - David Letterman doesn't like being stood-up -- even when it's by a presidential nominee. (Full Story)
Rockford and the Government Bailout Last Updated: 6:36 PM 09/22/08 - Congressional candidates and a financial expert tell us what the government bailout means for the Stateline. (Full Story)
Illinois Chamber of Commerce President Considers Run For Governor in 2010 Last Updated: 3:44 PM 09/05/08 - Doug Whitley is Forming An Exploratory Committee for a possible Republican Gubernatorial Run in 2010. (Full Story)
At Least 85 Arrested After Protest Group Concert Last Updated: 11:02 AM 09/04/08 - Police arrested more than 80 protesters in downtown Minneapolis early Thursday following a concert by the political rock group Rage Against the Machine. (Full Story)
Obama's Milwaukee Speech Sold Out Last Updated: 9:26 AM 09/01/08 - MILWAUKEE (AP) -- Tickets are no longer available for Democratic presidential nominee Barack Obama's speech in Milwaukee. (Full Story)
Robert Novak Announces Immediate Retirement Last Updated: 8:01 PM 08/04/08 - CHICAGO (AP) -- A spokeswoman for the Chicago Sun-Times is confirming reports that conservative political commentator Robert Novak is retiring, effective immediately. (Full Story)
Obama Hate Messages Last Updated: 9:23 PM 06/29/08 - Fla. vandals tag 60 cars with anti-Obama messages (Full Story)
Racist Sock Monkey? Last Updated: 11:10 PM 06/14/08 - Monkey doll named for Obama called racist (Full Story)
More Obama Backers Last Updated: 10:40 PM 06/07/08 - Clinton's end triggers wave of Democratic endorsements wave for Obama (Full Story)
Clinton Suspends Campaign Last Updated: 10:38 PM 06/07/08 - Clinton ends campaign, endorses Obama (Full Story)
Obama Nears Total Needed For Nomination Last Updated: 11:26 AM 05/21/08 - Barack Obama has drawn even closer to securing the Democratic Party's presidential nomination. (Full Story)
Obama Could Help Pay Down Clinton Presidential Debt Last Updated: 11:09 AM 05/13/08 - If Hillary Clinton drops out of the presidential race, what happens to some 20 million dollars in campaign debt? (Full Story)
McCain Urges Free-Market Principles To Reduce Global Warming Last Updated: 11:24 AM 05/12/08 - John McCain says global warming is undeniable, and he's arguing that the country must take steps to bring it under control. (Full Story)
Former Chicago' Schools Chief Says He's Open To Making Another Run For Governor Last Updated: 10:37 AM 04/29/08 - Vallas lost out to Governor Rod Blagojevich in the 2002 Democratic primary. (Full Story)
Obama's Minister Rev. Wright Says Criticism Is Attack on Black Church Last Updated: 11:15 AM 04/28/08 - WASHINGTON (AP) -- The Reverend Jeremiah Wright says criticism surrounding his fiery sermons is an attack on the black church. (Full Story)
Rev. Wright Says Controversy Over Sermons 'Unfair' Last Updated: 1:52 PM 04/24/08 - NEW YORK (AP) -- Barack Obama's former pastor says publicizing sound bites of sermons in which he condemned U.S. policies was "unfair" and "devious." (Full Story)
Clinton Finally Concedes Obama Can Win In November Last Updated: 12:12 PM 04/17/08 - After 21 Democratic presidential debates, Hillary Clinton has made a concession she'd been trying to avoid. She says Barack Obama can win in November. (Full Story)
Campaign 2008 Watch Last Updated: 7:44 PM 04/12/08 - Obama concedes remarks on 'bitter' working-class voters ill chosen (Full Story)
Obama: Public Financing System Needs Reform Last Updated: 5:04 PM 04/11/08 - INDIANAPOLIS (AP) -- U.S. Senator Barack Obama says the nation's system of public financing of presidential elections is "creaky" and needs to be updated. (Full Story)
AP Interview: Election Loss Has Oberweis Making Changes Last Updated: 4:59 PM 04/11/08 - BATAVIA, Ill. (AP) -- Jim Oberweis isn't nearly as popular as you might think for a guy whose family name graces a chain of ice cream stores. (Full Story)
Obama Comments On Gay Rights Policy Last Updated: 10:36 AM 04/10/08 - Obama says he wouldn't require Joint Chiefs to be opposed to 'don't ask, don't tell' policy (Full Story)
Clinton Announces New Effort On Breast Cancer Research Last Updated: 10:58 AM 04/07/08 - Hillary Clinton says the government should do more to fight breast cancer. (Full Story)
Obama Supporter Calls McCain "Warmonger" Last Updated: 11:25 PM 04/05/08 - Obama campaign repudiates talk radio host's description of McCain (Full Story)
Obama Raises $40 Million In March Last Updated: 11:36 AM 04/03/08 - Barack Obama's office says the Democratic candidate is second to none in campaign cash. (Full Story)
Illinois Senate President Important Ally For Barack Obama Last Updated: 10:51 AM 03/31/08 - Obama has even referred to Jones as his "political godfather." (Full Story)
Veto Vote Last Updated: 4:53 PM 03/22/08 - Wisconsin voters could limit governor's strong veto power... (Full Story)
Obama Supporter Questions Ex Prez... Last Updated: 4:41 PM 03/22/08 - " Clinton should know better than to attack patriotism" (Full Story)
Bill Richardson Endorsing Obama For President Last Updated: 11:38 AM 03/21/08 - The nation's only Hispanic governor is endorsing Barack Obama for president. (Full Story)
Candidates Passport Files Breached Last Updated: 11:35 AM 03/21/08 - State Department says passport files of 3 candidates breached (Full Story)
Barack Obama Speaks Out About Race Last Updated: 11:24 AM 03/18/08 - Obama condemns pastor's remarks in speech meant to repair damage to his campaign (Full Story)
Obama Accuses Ferraro Of 'Slice and Dice' Politics Last Updated: 11:29 AM 03/12/08 - Barack Obama contends Geraldine Ferraro's assertion that he wouldn't be where he is in the presidential race if he weren't black is "slice and dice" politics. (Full Story)
Presidential Campaign Update Last Updated: 6:43 PM 03/10/08 - The race for the White House is still tight between the last two democratic contenders. (Full Story)
Girl In Clinton's `3 a.m.' Ad Is Now 17 And Supports Obama Last Updated: 11:23 AM 03/10/08 - Casey Knowles is the sleeping 8-year-old girl appearing in a recent TV ad for Hillary Clinton about the 3 a.m. phone call. It's old footage; Knowles is about to turn 18. (Full Story)
Obama & Rezko Last Updated: 11:14 AM 03/10/08 - Connections with indicted donor Rezko raise complex questions for Obama (Full Story)
Foster Wins Hastert's Seat Last Updated: 4:36 PM 03/09/08 - Democrat says win in GOP district sends message. (Full Story)
McCain Calls For Tax Cuts, Job Training Last Updated: 11:30 AM 03/07/08 - Republican presidential candidate John McCain says the country needs tax cuts and job training to lift the economy out of a possible recession. (Full Story)
Clinton Raises $3 Million Online After Ohio, Texas, RI Wins Last Updated: 11:58 AM 03/06/08 - Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton has raised $3 million online since Tuesday's victories. (Full Story)
Bush Endorses McCain Last Updated: 5:55 PM 03/05/08 - It was all smiles today for Republican Presidential Hopeful John McCain as he landed the endorsement from our current commander in chief. (Full Story)
Presidential Campaign Update Last Updated: 11:23 AM 03/05/08 - Clinton makes primary comeback; McCain clinches GOP nomination (Full Story)

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