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The political races on Twitter: Claypool heating up support

October 3, 2010

Quinn closed his polling gap in the last two weeks, and Twitter seems to reflect greater interest in his candidacy. However, he still trails Bill Brady in Tweets and followers. Claypool has a wide and widening lead on Berrios. We uncovered additional strength for Ratowitz

Lisa Madigan super model

By Patrick Boylan

October 1, 2010

IL AG Lisa Madigan (D-St Bens) received star treatment for her cover on the October Today's Chicago Woman. Madigan was photographed by Terry Armour for the cover.

The why of the Internet: Richard Mell suddenly associated with Viagra

By Patrick Boylan

September 30, 2010

The why of the Internet: Richard Mell suddenly associated with Viagra

Why is Google associating Ald Dick Mell with Cialis? Who is Greg Harris? Google alerts finds odd answers

Madigan to Trib: You are persistent

By Patrick Boylan

September 30, 2010

IL AG Lisa Madigan (D- St Bens) would not close the door on a decision to run for mayor. In an interview with the Chicago Tribune Madigan responded to direct questions about her intention to run and her evasion of a direct answer by saying “you are persistent and so am I.” The deadline...

Get your scorecard: Progress Illinois publishes political scorecards

By Patrick Boylan

September 29, 2010

Progress Illinois has published scorecards to track which candidates enter the race for mayor and city council.

County Board considers and rejects ban on tweeting

By Patrick Boylan

September 29, 2010

A proposal to ban the use of social media by Cook County Commissioners during meetings, aimed at Tony Peraica, was rejected by a committee yesterday

Emanuel is without a home: Sneed

By Patrick Boylan

September 29, 2010

The resident in Rahm Emanuel's Old Ravenswood home is not giving it up, leaving Emanuel without a home during his expected run for mayor.

Robinson: Quinn deal with AFSCME “shameful”

By Patrick Boylan

September 22, 2010

Candidate for IL 7th Sen Adam Robinson said a deal which preserves union jobs but is tainted by Quinn's endorsement by AFSCME, is "shameful."

Twitter: support for Brady, interest in Claypool v Berrios

By Patrick Boylan

September 20, 2010

The IL Governors race led the race for tweets this week, with GOP candidate Bill Brady leading Democrat Pat Quinn. Although most people agree Twitter is a waste, political studies suggest a relationship between the number of tweets and success at the polls.

Berrios campaign: Shaw laundering for Claypool

By Patrick Boylan

September 20, 2010

Democratic candidate for County Assessor Joe Berrios accused BGA exec dir Andy Shaw of laundering money and working for the campaign of Forrest Claypool

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Local Politics

The political races on Twitter: Claypool heating up support

Lisa Madigan super model

The why of the Internet: Richard Mell suddenly associated with Viagra

Madigan to Trib: You are persistent

Get your scorecard: Progress Illinois publishes political scorecards

County Board considers and rejects ban on tweeting

Emanuel is without a home: Sneed

Robinson: Quinn deal with AFSCME “shameful”

Twitter: support for Brady, interest in Claypool v Berrios

Berrios campaign: Shaw laundering for Claypool

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