ISSUES: Where the GOP candidates stand
Springfield GOP gubernatorial hopefuls appear in a February debate in Naperville. From left, state senators Kirk Dillard and Bill Brady, state Treasurer Dan Rutherford, and venture capitalist Bruce...
View ArticleRewind: The GOP Governor's Race in Polls
SpringfieldRewind: The GOP Governor's Race in PollsTue, 03/18/2014 - 11:02pmMax Rust@max__rust | EmailBy winning 40% of the vote, Bruce Rauner ended up essentially where he began in the polls earlier...
View ArticleMark Kirk: Being socially moderate is key to winning in Illinois
SpringfieldMark Kirk: Being socially moderate is key to winning in IllinoisMon, 03/24/2014 - 10:48amSun-Times@Suntimes | EmailU.S. Senator Mark Kirk says there's no way a social conservative can win a...
View ArticleQuinn's war chest swells to nearly $9 million as Rauner recovers
Springfield Gov. Pat Quinn is sitting pretty with $8.8 million in his campaign warchest as he heads into battle against Republican challenger Bruce Rauner.Quinn's war chest swells to nearly $9 million...
View ArticleBruce Rauner unveils plan to reform corporate welfare in Illinois
Springfield Bruce Rauner is unveiling a series of proposals that he says will reform "corporate welfare" in Illinois.Bruce Rauner unveils plan to reform corporate welfare in IllinoisWed, 06/25/2014 -...
View ArticleQuinn accuses Rauner of tapping loopholes to shift tax burden
Springfield Gov. Pat Quinn accused his Republican gubernatorial opponent Bruce Rauner of tapping tax loopholes to "slash" his own tax burden and "shift that burden onto working people." | Ashlee...
View ArticleRauner may wear $18 watch, but has $100,000 parking spot downtown
Springfield Illinois Republican gubernatorial nominee, Bruce Rauner | fileRauner may wear $18 watch, but has $100,000 parking spot downtownFri, 07/11/2014 - 12:11amMichael Sneed@Sneedlings | EmailSneed...
View ArticleGovernor's TV ad race in search of a home run
Springfield Pat QuinnGovernor's TV ad race in search of a home runFri, 07/25/2014 - 2:04pmNatasha Korecki@natashakorecki | EmailThey’ve already begun.The governor’s election isn’t until November, but...
View ArticleChart: Where Bruce Rauner and Forbes magazine meet
SpringfieldChart: Where Bruce Rauner and Forbes magazine meetWed, 07/30/2014 - 8:10amMax Rust@max__rust | EmailA closer look at Bruce Rauner's campaign donor sheet shows it has something in common with...
View ArticleRauner has 8-point lead over Quinn in latest poll
Springfield Bruce Rauner (left) and Gov. Pat Quinn.Rauner has 8-point lead over Quinn in latest pollWed, 09/03/2014 - 9:18amChad Merda@IAmTheMerda | EmailA new poll shows the race for Illinois governor...
View ArticleIllinois retail group won't make endorsement in governor's race
Springfield The Illinois Retail Merchants Association says it cannot choose whom to endorse between incumbent Gov. Pat Quinn (left) and his Republican challenger, Bruce Rauner (right). | AP...
View ArticleSheen joins Quinn on campaign trail — again
Springfield Actor Martin Sheen joined Gov. Pat Quinn to shake hands at the Millennium Park Metra station on Monday morning. | Al Podgorski/Sun-TimesSheen joins Quinn on campaign trail — againMon,...
View ArticleSandy Hook parent backs Quinn as camp highlights gun policies
SpringfieldSandy Hook parent backs Quinn as camp highlights gun policiesThu, 10/23/2014 - 4:15pmNatasha Korecki@natashakorecki | Email Mike Barden, whose 7-year-old son Daniel was killed in the Sandy...
View ArticleRauner plows another $3 million into campaign; Nears record
Springfield Republican gubernatorial nominee Bruce Rauner urges supporters to take advantage of early voting during a campaign event at The Savory House on Tuesday. (AP File Photo/Journal Star, Fred...
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