U.S. House Republicans win two more years of control
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By Mike Flannery, FOX 32 News Political Editor - bio | email
CHICAGO (FOX 32 News) -
Fox News projects that Speaker John Boehner's Republicans will retain control, which is good news for Wheaton's Rep. Peter Roskam, the number four-ranking leader in the House.
Among the winners Tuesday, Rep. Jesse Jackson, Jr., stands out. He never made even one campaign appearance and was in and out of mental health facilities being treated for what a Mayo Clinic press release called severe bipolar disorder.
And then there's former State Rep Derrick Smith, kicked out of the Illinois House after he was indicted for taking a $7,000 bribe from an FBI undercover agent. Well, he was leading by about 8 percentage points -- nearly 7,000 votes -- with 70% of precincts reporting.
In two red-hot US Senates on our borders, Fox News projects Democratic pickups. Wisconsin's Tammy Baldwin will beat Tommy Thompson and South bend Congressman Joe Donnelley defeats Richard Mourdock -- uproar after he said pregnancy resulting from rape would be God's will and he opposed abortion in those cases.
SenatorKirk also revealed for the first time Tuesday at the polls that President Obamadid call to check in and wish him well.
Aftermonths of intensive rehab, Sen. Kirk still moves very slowly. His left side wasbadly damaged when the stroke killed a part of his brain. His power of speech hascome back strong, evident as he told Fox Chicago that when he returns to theSenate in January, his top priority will be an environmental issue close to theheart of many on the North Shore lakefront.
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Mayor Emanuel will celebrate two years in office by unveiling "Elevate Chicago" on Thursday, a series of construction projects to improve Navy Pier and McCormick Place.
Mayor Emanuel will celebrate two years in office by unveiling "Elevate Chicago" on Thursday, a series of construction projects to improve Navy Pier and McCormick Place.
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Just as Oscar host Seth MacFarlane set his sights on a variety of targets with a mixture of hits and misses, the motion picture academy spread the gold around to a varied slate of films.
Just as Oscar host Seth MacFarlane set his sights on a variety of targets with a mixture of hits and misses, the motion picture academy spread the gold around to a varied slate of films.
Matt Bogusz, 26, is Des Plaines' mayor-elect, the youngest mayor in the northwest suburbs and one of the youngest city leaders' in recent Illinois history. He spoke on his plans for his town, and about the big victory.
Matt Bogusz, 26, is Des Plaines' mayor-elect, the youngest mayor in the northwest suburbs and one of the youngest city leaders' in recent Illinois history. He spoke on his plans for his town, and about the big victory.
Kelly's election is a big win for New York's Mayor Mike Bloomberg. He and others worried that the Democratic primary in February might have been won by a candidate with an "A" rating from the NRA.
Kelly's election is a big win for New York's billionaire Mayor Mike Bloomberg. He and others worried that the Democratic primary in February might have been won by a candidate with an "A" rating from the NRA.
FOX Chicago snagged the first post election interview with Obama campaign advisor David Axelrod. He was critical to Tuesday night's victory - and he gets to keep his mustache.
FOX Chicago snagged the first post election interview with Obama campaign advisor David Axelrod. He was critical to Tuesday night's victory - and he gets to keep his mustache.
President Barack Obama's Kenyan half-brother told FOX Chicago News exclusively that he's so proud, and hopes to keep with the family spirit in his own political pursuits.
President Barack Obama's Kenyan half-brother told FOX Chicago News exclusively that he's so proud, and hopes to keep with the family spirit in his own political pursuits.
Just like in 2008, many people are racing to get political souvenirs from this year's election with Obama's re-election. One Chicago store on Michigan Ave expects to see and increase in sales.
Just like in 2008, many people are racing to get political souvenirs from this year's election with Obama's re-election. One Chicago store on Michigan Ave expects to see and increase in sales.
It was a rough night for the Republican Party, not only in the presidential race, but also in three matchups in the Illinois suburbs. Illinois GOP Chair Pat Brady joined Good Day to explain.
It was a rough night for the Republican Party, not only in the presidential race, but also in three matchups in the Illinois suburbs. Illinois GOP Chair Pat Brady joined Good Day to explain.
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