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OP-ED COLUMNIST; Nothing Is Easy In Illinois

March 27, 2010 By GAIL COLLINS Now that the health care bill is passed, what are we going to do with our time? Lots of other exciting stuff is going on! For instance, on Saturday, all eyes -- well, some eyes -- will turn to Springfield, Ill., where Democrats are going to decide whom to nominate for lieutenant governor. Illinois is a reminder of how important this post is. True,... Full article »

In Illinois, Democrats Widen the Net

March 10, 2010 By MONICA DAVEY CHICAGO -- This place is desperate to shed its political reputation for cronyism, insiders and backroom deals, a way of life once boiled down by a ward boss this way: ''We don't want nobody nobody sent.'' And so, when the Democrats' duly elected nominee for lieutenant governor resigned last month amid questions over a domestic battery charge,... Full article »

CHICAGO NEWS COOPERATIVE; After the Cohen Debacle, A Chance to Show Skill

February 14, 2010 By JAMES WARREN If Gov. Pat Quinn wants to exploit the Pyrrhic victory of Scott Lee Cohen, he should show some nerve and think Al Gore. Mr. Quinn stumbled to the Democratic primary finish line after a difficult first year in office and a surprisingly tough campaign fight against Dan Hynes, the comptroller. Mr. Quinn's image as crusading independent was deflated,... Full article »

OP-ED COLUMNIST; The Biggest Losers

February 11, 2010 By GAIL COLLINS Our question for today is, who has the most awful political culture, Illinois or New York? Already, I have offended many, many readers who believe their state is being unfairly overlooked. I see you waving your hands, New Jersey. Excuse me. I was just distracted by the new 66-page federal indictment of Larry Seabrook, a New York City councilman... Full article »

Illinois Democrats Look To Fill Sudden Ticket Gap

February 9, 2010 By SUSAN SAULNY A coveted high-profile position was unexpectedly available Monday morning: the job of Democratic nominee for lieutenant governor of Illinois. ''Anyone interested should contact me,'' said Gov. Patrick J. Quinn, the Democrat who won his party's nomination for the top of the ticket in a primary last Tuesday. ''This is going to be a process that's... Full article »

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