Political

• Durbin reelected as Assistant Majority Leader

  WASHINGTON, D.C. -- United States Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) was reelected as the Senate's Assistant Majority Leader on Wednesday.

• Bill proposed to help Veterans

  UNITED STATES -- They risk their lives every day for our freedom, but Veteran's too often find themselves unemployed when they get home.

• Jesse Jackson Jr. released from Mayo Clinic

  CHICAGO, Ill -- Reports indicate Congressman Jesse Jackson Jr. has been released from the Mayo Clinic.

• David Gill concedes in 13th District Congressional race

  Bloomington Democrat Dr. David Gill Friday officially conceded the election to Republican Rodney Davis.

• 2014 Illinois Governor race speculation begins

  ILLINOIS -- Now that Election 2012 is over and done with, politicians are casting their eyes on 2014 and the Illinois Governor's race. Wednesday, Pat Quinn certainly hinted he'll run again.

• Jesse Jackson Jr. considering plea deal

  Newly re-elected Congressman Jesse Jackson Junior may be considering a plea deal in connection with the misuse of campaign funds for personal use.

• McLean County Clerk looks ahead to merger with Recorder's office

  BLOOMINGTON, Ill -- McLean County voters have decided to do away with the Recorder's position and merge the office under the county clerk.

• Chicago Democrats celebrating wins

  SCHAUMBURG, Ill -- In the Chicago suburbs, Tammy Duckworth is among a group of Democrats celebrating wins in key congressional races in the Chicago area.

• Looking ahead for Quinn

  CHICAGO, Ill -- The ink is barely dry on Decision 2012, and attention is already shifting to 2014.

• Over half of Americans says Electoral College needs to go

  WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Over half of Americans polled in a recent survey say the Electoral College needs to be eliminated from the election process.

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