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Obama Supporters at McCormick: 'We Know He's Going to Win'
Waiting for the president to arrive at McCormick Place on election night, supporter Ignacio Ayala said he hoped the night would bring some of the same excitement as the rally in Grant Par...
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McCormick Place Preps for Obama Election Night Party
More than 10,000 people are expected to rally around President Barack Obama as he and his campaign members await election results tonight at McCormick Place in Chicago. Media from ar...
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Morrison Defeats Friedman in Il 29th State Senate Race
UPDATED AT 9:52 P.M. Arie Friedman confirmed that he has conceded to Julie Morrison. "Congrats to Julie," he said. "I have patients scheduled on Friday and I'm looking forward ...
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Gabel Re-Elected, Defeats Lieberman in 18th State House District
FINAL UPDATE AT 11:10 p.m.: With 82 of 84 precincts reporting and Robyn Gabel still holding a sizable lead, Eric Lieberman has conceded the race. Gabel could not be reached for ...
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Drury Wins IL 58th District State House Race
Updated 11:37 p.m. Scott Drury has won the 58th District State House race against Mark Shaw. In results so far from Lake and Cook counties, Drury leads with 55 percent and 66 p...
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Schakowsky Wins 9th Congressional Over Wolfe
See Election Night updates below Longtime Democratic Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky faces a challenge from Republican Tim Wolfe in the 9th Congressional District. Learn abo...
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Biss Wins 9th State Senate District Race
Updated 10:40 p.m. With only three precincts left to report votes, Glenn Farkas has confirmed he conceded the race to Daniel Biss. “I can’t say that it’s unexpected,” Farkas sai...
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Fine Defeats Frank in 17th IL House District Race
FINAL UPDATE AT 11:22 p.m.: Laura Fine (D-Glenview) has defeated Kyle Frank (R-Skokie) to take the Illinois’ 17th district legislative seat. With 85 of 86 precincts reporting, F...