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Santorum Wins in Minnesota and Missouri, Leads in Colorado Rick Santorum has won Minnesota's Republican presidential caucuses with ease and is reaching for victory in Colorado...(Full Story)

Santorum Wins in Minnesota and Missouri, Leads in Colorado
Rick Santorum has won Minnesota's Republican presidential caucuses with ease and is reaching for victory in Colorado.
Quinn Wants to Cut $2 Billion from Medicaid Budget
Gov. Pat Quinn says Illinois must cut its Medicaid budget by $2 billion to help solve the state's fiscal woes.
Surgeon: Kirk Reaches Milestone in Stroke Recovery
Doctors say Illinois Sen. Mark Kirk has reached an important milestone in his recovery from a major stroke.
City Alderman Running for Mayor in Belvidere
Less than 24 hours after Belvidere Mayor Fred Brereton announced he would step down, a city alderman says he wants the job.
Minnesota, Colorado and Missouri Hold GOP Nominating Contests
Republicans in Colorado and Minnesota are holding their presidential caucuses Tuesday, and Mitt Romney is hoping he hasn't ignored Rick Santorum's attacks for too long.
Surgeon: Sen. Kirk's Condition Upgraded to Good
Doctors say Illinois Sen. Mark Kirk has been upgraded to good condition and is continuing to improve after a major stroke.
Gun Group Appeals Illinois Concealed-Carry Ruling
A gun-rights group has appealed to the U.S. Supreme Court after a federal judge in Illinois ruled against allowing people to carry firearms on the street.
IL Tea Party Backs Manzullo in Congressional Primary
The Illinois Tea Party has endorsed longtime Congressman Don Manzullo over freshman Congressman Adam Kinzinger in a north-central Illinois primary battle.
Indiana Joins Right-to-Work Ranks, Gov. Signs Bill
Indiana is the first Rust Belt state to enact the contentious right-to-work labor law prohibiting labor contracts that require workers to pay union representation fees.
Campaign Funding in the 16th and 17th Districts
Campaign contributions for the last quarter of 2011 are in and District 16 incumbent Don Manzullo was out-raised by his opponent Adam Kinzinger of the 11th District.

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Santorum Wins in Minnesota and Missouri, Leads in Colorado
Rick Santorum has won Minnesota's Republican presidential caucuses with ease and is reaching for victory in Colorado.
Campaign Funding in the 16th and 17th Districts
Campaign contributions for the last quarter of 2011 are in and District 16 incumbent Don Manzullo was out-raised by his opponent Adam Kinzinger of the 11th District.
Fla. Primary's 2-man Fight on Stage in 2nd Debate
A two-man fight for Florida is emerging ahead of the state's final Republican presidential debate, with Mitt Romney and Newt Gingrich pounding each other over personal and professional vulnerabilities.
Stateline Republican Candidates Upset Over Recent Survey Material
Some Stateline republican candidates argue a recent survey sent out by the Winnebago republicans is meant to keep new blood out of the race.
Gov. Walker has $2.6 Million for Recall Fight
Gov. Scott Walker says he has $2.6 million on hand to fight an effort to recall him from office.
GOP DEBATE: Romney Slams Gingrich on Slew of Issues
Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney is slamming Newt Gingrich on a slew of issues, labeling him a failed leader.
GOP Shakeup
After Saturday’s shake-up, Mitt Romney is in Florida trying to reclaim his front-runner status.
Rick Perry Drops Out
Texas Governor Rick Perry has dropped out of the race to the White House.
Republicans Campaign in South Carolina
The Republican presidential candidates are campaigning hard in South Carolina with just three days to go until that state's primary.
Wis. Elections Board Unsure of Walker Timeline
Roughly 1.9 million signatures that have been submitted to recall Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker and five other lawmakers.

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