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Reports: Burris Will Not Run in 2010; Durbin Reacts

Fri, 10 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT

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Illinois U.S. Senator Roland Burris will hold a press conference Friday afternoon in Chicago to make what his office is calling a "major announcement." Published reports say the senator will not run for a full term in the 2010 election.

Burris Not Running, Cites Fundraising

Fri, 10 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Embattled U.S. Sen. Roland Burris isn't running for a full term next year. Burris announced his plans today in Chicago, saying he's bowing out because of the burden of raising money to pay for a campaign. The Democrat says he had to choose between spending time raising campaign cash or spending time serving the people of Illinois. And he says "the business of the people of the state of Illinois should always come first."

UNFILTERED: Roland Burris at the South Loop Hotel

Burris: Fundraising Key in Decision Not to Run

Fri, 10 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT

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An emotional scene in Chicago Friday afternoon as Illinois U.S. Senator Roland Burris confirmed he won't seek at full Senate term in the 2010 election.

Unfiltered: Roland Burris at the South Loop Hotel

Quinn Shelves Tax Hike Plan

Fri, 10 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn is putting aside his call for an income tax increase until November. In an interview Friday with The Associated Press, Quinn said he now wants to pass a state budget with significant spending cuts. Then in November, he would ask lawmakers to choose between balancing the budget by cutting even further or by raising taxes.

Quinn Hints at End to Budget Impasse

Fri, 10 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Illinois Governor Pat Quinn is hinting the state's budget stalemate could finally be resolved early next week.

Burris Supporter Jumping in Senate Race

Fri, 10 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT

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Illinois U.S. Senator Roland Burris' decision to stay out of the 2010 election has prompted one of his supporters to jump in the race.

Chicago's Head of Human Resources Resigns

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT

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Chicago Mayor Richard Daley says his personnel chief has done nothing wrong. But the mayor has accepted the resignation of Human Resources Commissioner Homero Tristan.

Daley says Olympic Games Best Economic Development for City

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Chicago Mayor Richard Daley says the 2016 Summer Olympic Games could be the city's best economic engine for the next eight years. Daley says if "people keep throwing darts" at the idea of hosting the Games, Chicago could lose them. He says nothing else could improve Chicago more.

DALEY: Every other city would love to have this when the federal government will spend billions of dollars on infrastructure and on security to host this when—if—the decision is made.

Daley has been facing some criticism over his handling of the Olympic bid process. Some aldermen are backing an ordinance to cap taxpayers' contributions to the Games.

Questions Raised About Plan to Release Illinois Prisoners

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT

A plan to save money by releasing thousands of inmates from Illinois prisons is raising some concern.

Quinn to Sign Massive Public Works Bill

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Gov. Pat Quinn says he will sign legislation creating a huge public works program to help the Illinois economy.