Illinois
Teamster rack up four organizing wins
October 18, 2010The Teamsters racked up four organizing wins in late September and early October, including the first-ever union win under new voting rules.
Read moreTurnout is key to victory in targeted House races
October 8, 2010For Republicans to win a majority in the House of Representatives, they need to sweep hotly contested swing district races in several states including Illinois.
Read moreLegalizing civil unions nears in Illinois
October 6, 2010For decades gay and lesbian rights activists here and throughout Illinois fought to end discrimination against people in housing and employment based on their sexual orientation.
Read moreRehire all laid-off teachers, rally demands
September 23, 2010"I'm carrying my purse, because they are trying to steal from us. I'm not wearing my earrings because we are in a fight!" declared Chicago Teachers Union President Karen Lewis.
Read moreTea party candidate vies for open House seat in Illinois
September 16, 2010Illinois is an election battleground with important races up and down the ballot. The fight has only begun as voters become aware of just how reactionary some of the Republican candidates are.
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