Monday, February 4, 2013
Halvorson explains why she's running again and how she feels about Toi Hutchinson. She also talks about her controversial stance on gun control.
On Tuesday, Jan. 29, I met with Debbie Halvorson at her campaign office in Steger. During the interview, Halvorson focused heavily on finishing what she started as a U.S. representative for the 11th District. She talk about returning to Washington to continue supporting President Barack Obama on divisive issues, including healthcare. At the same time, Halvorson explained why she diverges with Obama on the assault weapons ban. Visit Debbie Halvorson's candidate profile on Patch to watch the extended video of the interview. Jobs Halvorson said her No. 1 concern is jobs in the 2nd District. She spoke at length about creating good-paying opportunities within the district and giving employers better incentives to hire local. Halvorson also …
Friday, February 1, 2013
In this week's Patch Talk, editors Chris and Ryan talk about their experience at the 2nd District congressional forum at Rich Central on Jan. 30.
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Thursday, January 31, 2013
After 14 years as a Chicago alderman, Anthony Beale says he does not have to speak hypothetically about his leadership capabilities.
On Thursday, Jan. 24, I met with Ald. Anthony Beale at his campaign office on the South Side of Chicago. Beale focused heavily on his experience as an alderman during the interview, citing past Chicago alderman who have gone on to become United States representatives. He drew on his 14-year history in his current role and used examples of his work in the city to convey what he would do for the 2nd District. Visit Anthony Beale's candidate profile on Patch to watch the extended video of the interview. Education Beale placed education squarely at the top of his list of important issues during our interview. He cited his determination to secure $32 million to upgrade Gwendolyn Brooks College Preparatory Academy as proof of his leadership …
Wednesday, January 30, 2013
The former NFL player and current State Senator Napoleon Harris says Kelly supports the issues he sees as pressing to the 2nd District.
State Senator Napoleon Harris is dropping out of the race to fill Jesse Jackson Jr.’s former 2nd District congressional seat. His Wednesday afternoon announcement also came with a surprise endorsement of candidate Robin Kelly (D). “I believe we need to fight for more educational opportunity, better jobs and to get guns out of the hands of criminals and gangs that are preying on our neighborhoods,” Harris said in a release. “I believe Robin Kelly is the right candidate to pick up that cause to fight for the people of Chicago and the Southland." Kelly said she is honored to have Harris’ endorsement. Her campaign continues to build on a daily basis, according to her, because of people like Harris who support her aggressive plan to eliminate …
If elected, Taylor says he'll split his congressional salary among two organizations, all in the interest of curbing youth violence in the 2nd District.
I met with Republican candidate James Taylor Sr. on Tuesday, Jan. 22, way down in Hopkins Park. I interviewed him at the office of Kankakee County Board Member John Howard. Taylor talked extensively about race and even acknowledged the possibility that he might be labeled a racist because of his beliefs. Regardless, the candidate focused heavily on the plight of young African-American males in poor communities and feels improving their situation will curb youth violence. One of Taylor's biggest concerns was the poverty-stricken municipalities of Pembroke and Hopkins Park, which he feels have been ignored. Visit James Taylor's candidate profile on Patch to watch the extended video of the interview. The District It may seem strange to call …
Tuesday, January 29, 2013
One of the frontrunners of the race to fill Jesse Jackson Jr.'s vacated seat is taking a strong stance on this controversial subject. In today's Patch Exclusive, we learn more about Kelly's key issues: gun violence and economic development.
On Friday, Jan. 25, I met Robin Kelly at an office in downtown Chicago. We talked about a number of things including the possibility of a woman representing the 2nd Congressional District for the first time, ever. It didn’t take long for Kelly to give a clear picture of her priorities going into this upcoming election. Visit Robin Kelly's candidate profile on Patch to watch the extended video of the interview. Gun Violence By now, it's no secret that Kelly has made gun control a massive focus of her campaign. To sum it up, I've copied and pasted her recently unveiled "Five Point Pledge" as it appears on her campaign website: Economic Development Kelly says economic development of the 2nd District is also of concern to her. From getting …
Monday, January 28, 2013
South Suburban residents have only one more day to register to vote in the upcoming special 2nd District congressional primary. Patch is here to help make it easy for you.
If you want to be part of the Feb. 26, 2013 special primary election and help determine which Democrat and Republican candidates will vie for Jesse Jackson Jr.’s former seat, the time to register is ticking away. The Cook County Clerk is reminding Southland residents that tomorrow, Jan. 29 is the last day to register to vote. The good news is, you can register online in just a few minutes. GO TO THE ONLINE VOTER REGISTRATION APPLICATION If you happen to miss tomorrow’s deadline but still want to vote, residents can visit the Cook County Clerk’s downtown office (69 W. Washington St., Fifth Floor, Chicago) between Jan. 30 and Feb. 23 to registering and vote immediately on location. Join Patch with a user account: Join the discussion on …
To help you make a truly informed decision on Feb. 26, Chicago Heights Patch editor Christopher Paicely is conducting one-on-one interviews with every candidate willing to sit down with him.
Dear Residents of the 2nd Congressional District, Who should represent you? Do you know? Sure, maybe you know who you won’t vote for, but is there any candidate in this race with all the qualities you seek in a federal representative? A campaign mailer or a one-off news story can only tell you so much about a person. That’s why Patch is attempting a closer look at the 21 candidates fighting for your favor. We are setting up interviews with as many candidates as we can before the Feb. 26 special primary election and creating a comprehensive election guide, the likes of which you haven’t seen. I’m asking each candidate questions specific to them and getting the kinds of answers that can’t always be conveyed in a questionnaire. I'm finding …
Wednesday, January 9, 2013
The filing deadline has passed and the candidates have added their names to the list, but who will you vote for?
Tuesday, January 8, 2013
The filing deadline has passed and the candidates have added their names to the list, but who will you vote for?
We now have a much clearly picture of what at least part of the ballot will look like for 2nd District voters this February, with 17 Democrats and five Republicans having filed their petitions before the Jan. 7 deadline. The list has plenty of notable South Suburban names, including state Sen. Toi Hutchinson, whose office is in Chicago Heights. Hutchinson announced her candidacy in a Local Voices post on Patch and has been considered a front-runner by some. Then there's former U.S. Rep. Debbie Halvorson, of Crete. She lost to former Congressman Jesse Jackson Jr. in last year's primary election for the same seat. Are her chances any better this year? Former state Rep. Robin Kelly, of Matteson, is another contender. She recently left her …
Flintstone
6:42 am on Tuesday, February 5, 2013
You get what you tolerate....Mike Ditka! And we have tolerated far too much tomfoolery. Time to send someone to Washington that will represent everyone, not just the ones looking for free stuff. more ›