Roundup Of Primaries In 14th, 8th And 18th Congress Districts
Click the link above to hear Matt Streb discuss the Democrats competing in the 14th and 18th Congressional Districts, and the Republicans seeking the...» E-Mail This
View ArticleRematch In Illinois' 14th Congressional District
For the second time, Dennis Anderson won the Democratic primary in the 14th U.S. House district. That means he's in a rematch this November with...» E-Mail This
View ArticleBeer And Politics Really Do Mix
As we approach the November election, WNIJ decided to go beyond its usual in-depth coverage of the issues and candidates. So we invited Pushcart Prize...» E-Mail This
View ArticleAn Economic Bar-Ometer We Can All Drink To
Want to know what voters really think about politicians and the economy? Ask when they've had a beer or two. For the coming election, WNIJ wanted to go...» E-Mail This
View ArticleThe Obamacare Effect: Sterling Bargoers Vote For Good Healthcare
This November, citizens will vote on a number of issues. Many of them will also participate in the next open enrollment period under The Affordable...» E-Mail This
View ArticleThe Drinkers Have Spoken; Will The Candidates Listen?
It's almost closing time for our `Politics on Tap' series. Throughout the summer, author Dan Libman interviewed voters in their neighborhood bars,...» E-Mail This
View ArticleIllinois Statehouse Races: Much At Stake
Chris Mooney directs the Institute of Government and Public Affairs at the University of Illinois. He says the main issue that should face the next...» E-Mail This
View ArticleStreb: Durbin Acting Like Senate Race A Challenge
This election, (#WNIJ2014Election) WNIJ is focusing on U.S. House races, the contest for Governor, and the U.S. Senate seat currently held by Dick...» E-Mail This
View ArticleIL-14 Rematch `Uphill Battle' for Hultgren Opponent
The race in Illinois' 14th Congressional District is a do-over between Republican incumbent Randy Hultgren and Democratic challenger Dennis Anderson....» E-Mail This
View ArticleIL-16 Contest Has Similarities To Neighboring District
Illinois' 16th Congressional District resembles the 14th in a couple of ways, according to Matt Streb. The political scientist notes Democratic map...» E-Mail This
View ArticleBustos And Schilling Are At It Again in IL-17
In 2012, Democrat Cheri Bustos unseated incumbent Bobby Schilling in Illinois' 17th Congressional District. Schilling, a Republican, won two years...» E-Mail This
View ArticleLate Release Of Recording Makes Waves In IL-17
UPDATE, 10/30/14 The man behind the recording that sparked the resignation of Congresswoman Cheri Bustos' top staffer has been identified. He's Austin...» E-Mail This
View ArticleA Tale of Two Democratic Districts, 11 And 8
Many political scientists sign up for candidate email alerts, which can reveal clues about a campaign's confidence level. NIU's Matt Streb doesn't sign...» E-Mail This
View ArticleGovernor's Race Is A Nailbiter
Democrat Pat Quinn is among nearly a dozen governors at risk of losing their jobs this election. Reasons vary from state to state, but Quinn continues...» E-Mail This
View ArticleBustos Claims 17th Congressional District
The 17th Congressional District will stay in Democratic hands. The district covers urban and rural areas of the Quad-Cities, Peoria, and portions of...» E-Mail This
View ArticleRauner Aims For Bipartisanship In Illinois Government
Republicans in Illinois have something to be excited about Wednesday. Bruce Rauner has won the governor’s mansion--the first time a Republican has...» E-Mail This
View ArticleDisability Advocates Divided Over Rauner Administration Implications
In an area of Southern Illinois near St. Louis, the biggest issue in this year’s governor’s race was the fate of a state-run facility for people with...» E-Mail This
View ArticleIllinois Treasurer Race Still Close; Cross Takes Lead
Republican Tom Cross' lead widened ever so slightly Tuesday in the Illinois Treasurer race. Democrat Mike Frerichs is down by one-one-thousandth of a...» E-Mail This
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