Sam
Cahnman Running for the Illinois House
Democrat Sam Cahnman was seen as the underdog... and he
surprised people when he won the primary election against
the party's handpicked candidate. Now... his opponent in
the 99th Illinois House District is the incumbent... Republican
Raymond Poe. Cahnman spoke with WUIS's Kavitha Cardoza about
why he thinks he's the best choice for the office... (11/03/2006)
Negative
Campaigning Works
As Election Day nears... the end is in sight. Illinois
residents won't be subjected to the constant parade of negative
political advertising for much longer. Politicians attacking
one another has blanketed the airwaves this year... and...
in many cases... it has replaced thoughtful discussion about
the issues. WUIS's Sean Crawford prepared this report...
(11/02/2006)
Representative
Raymond Poe Running for Re-election
Republican Raymond Poe was among the first to announce
his candidacy for Lieutenant Governor. As it became more
obvious that most gubernatorial candidates had picked their
running mates and the field got more crowded... he withdrew
from that effort in December. The representative in the
99th House district has a constituency of 105-thousand of
the approximately 190-thousand residents in Sangamon County.
As Poe seeks a seventh term... he talked with WUIS's Kavitha
Cardoza about why he thinks he's the best choice for this
office... (11/02/2006)
Political
Surveillance
Politicians are used to being on camera... but an increasing
number are being video-taped by the opposition. WUIS's Sean
Crawford reports on a more widely used campaign tactic...
known as "Political Surveillance"... (11/02/2006)
Blagojevich
and Education
During Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich's first term...
few issues have occupied as much of his time... and attention...
as education. Blagojevich has been a strong advocate for
enrolling more kids in pre-school... and has funneled nearly
four-billion dollars in state money to Illinois schools.
But... the state's financial problems have made it difficult
for him to deliver on some parts of his agenda. Chicago
Public Radio's Jay Field reports... (11/01/2006)
Chico
for Sheriff
The office of Sheriff of Sangamon County is up for grabs...
and today... we hear from Democrat Charles "Chico"
Belle. He says he is running because he believes the current
Sheriff... Neil Williamson... is doing a "poor"
job. Belle spoke with WUIS's Kavitha Cardoza about how he
could... and would... do a much better job... (11/01/2006)
Neil
Williamson is running for Re-election as Sheriff of Sangamon
County
The Sheriff of Sangamon County oversees more than 230
employees... and... administers an annual budget of 14-million
dollars. For the past 12 years... Republican Neil Williamson
has held the position... and is running for re-election.
When he sat down to talk with WUIS's Kavitha Cardoza about
his job performance... he rated it as "excellent"...
(10/31/2006)
State
Comptroller Candidate Profile
It would be hard to find a more unassuming office in state
government than that of Comptroller. While responsible for
paying the State's bills... the candidates running for Illinois
Comptroller agree... it must also serve as the state's financial
advisor. The Democratic incumbent says he's already taken
on that role... but his Republican challenger says more
can be done. WUIS's Sean Crawford has prepared this report...
(10/30/2006)
Library
Vote in Chatham
Residents served by the Chatham Area Public Library District...
will vote November 7th... on whether to raise taxes in order
to expand. WUIS's Kavitha Cardoza reports... (10/30/2006)
Riverton
Fire Protection Board Vote
Residents in the Riverton Fire Protection District will
vote on how trustees get their jobs. And as WUIS's Kavitha
Cardoza reports... the outcome may help put to rest some
of the problems that have beset this community since earlier
this year... (10/30/2006)
Legislative
Candidate Favors Legalized Video Poker
A candidate for state representative says he thinks legalizing
and taxing video poker is the "logical" solution
to the state's financial problems. WUIS's Kavitha Cardoza
reports... (10/06/2006)
Some
Heat for 19th Congressional District Campaign
The Democrat running against five term Congressman John
Shimkus is stepping up his criticism of the incumbent over
a House e-mail scandal. WUIS's Sean Crawford reports...
(10/05/2006)
The
Full Decatur Debate
Here is the full debate at Millikin University between
Incumbent Governor Rod Blagojevich and his Republican challenger...
Judy Baar-Topinka... (10/03/2006)
The
Decatur Debate
Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich and his Republican challenger...
Judy Baar-Topinka... squared off in a debate last night
in Decatur. It was the first time the two had been face
to face since Spring. And... as WUIS's Sean Crawford reports...
the two wasted no time going on the attack...
(10/03/2006)
Green
Debate
Rich Whitney's name will be on the ballot in November.
But the Green Party's nominee for governor wasn't on stage
with Illinois' other two candidates during the Decatur debate.
WUIS's Amanda Vinicky reports... (10/03/2006)
A
Boost for Stover
A virtually unknown Illinois Congressional candidate is
getting a campaign boost ... after news that links his opponent
to a scandal that already forced another lawmaker to resign.
WUIS's Amanda Vinicky reports... (10/03/2006)
Third
Party Politics
When the Republican and Democrat running for Governor
debate tonight in Decatur... one officially recognized candidate
won't be on stage. The Green Party's nominee was never invited
to participate. And... as WUIS's Sean Crawford reports...
that lack of respect is one of the obstacles third partie
face in Illinois Politics... (10/02/2006)
