Politics Springfield Elections WTTW News | October 22, 2012, 11:00 am State Republicans are trying to take back the General Assembly as pension debts skyrocketed under Democratic leadership. The Chicago Sun-Times' Dave McKinney breaks down some key races. Thanks to our sponsors: View all sponsors Thanks to our sponsors: View all sponsors Related Links The State Journal-Register article on Illinois GOP facing long odds for gains in legislature Crain's Chicago Business article on Money, money, money — cash floods into Illinois General Assembly contests Tags Springfield elections Related Stories How Did Sherriff’s Deputies’ Visit to Sonya Massey’s Home Go So Wrong? Bodycam Video Reveals Chaotic Scene of Deputy Fatally Shooting Sonya Massey, Springfield Woman Who Called 911 for Help Rare Video Shows First Televised Presidential Debate CPS Preps for Last-Minute Funding Pitch CPS Braces for Cuts as Education Funding Reform Stalls Higher Taxes, Big Cuts in Illinois Budget Proposal Sign up for our morning newsletter to get all of our stories delivered to your mailbox each weekday. View the discussion thread.
