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Just 13 days after the election and a month after their last face-to-face debate, President-elect Barack Obama and Sen. John McCain sat down to talk Monday at Obama's Transition headquarters in Chicago.
Barack Obama's thank you letter to the people of Illinois
Barack Obama: Today, I am ending one journey to begin another. After serving the people of Illinois in the United States Senate -- one of the highest honors and privileges of my life -- I am stepping down as senator to prepare for the responsibilities I will assume as our nation's next president. But I will never forget, and will forever be grateful, to the men and women of this great state who made my life in public service possible.
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Just 13 days after the election and a month after their last face-to-face debate, President-elect Barack Obama and Sen. John McCain sat down to talk Monday at Obama's Transition headquarters in Chicago.
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Governor talks to possible Obama replacements Pritzker: No interest in being commerce secretary Blago restores some spending to budget Radogno elected as Senate leader Black caucus says no special relationship to Obama Radogno a favorite to lead Senate GOP Insurers make pitch for health coverage mandateAurora Beacon News headlines
Senger to resign before election deadline Mervine kicks off campaign Web site boosts Tom Cross for governor Newest DuPage board member just 23 Oberweis: 'No plans' to seek office again Aurora mayor's health a concern Many dream for change, but what kind?Elgin Courier headlines
Hampshire residents eye municipal offices Oberweis has 'no plans' to run again Locals reflect on Tuesday's results Munson concedes House race to Farnham Huntley library looks ahead afer loss Newcomer Farnham defeats Munson Schmitz wins 6th term in House Dist. 49Joliet Herald headlines
After re-election, Radogno looks ahead Would-be councilmen target Jofield 23-year-old's win is one for the books Will Co. exec: 'Mistruths' turned voters Republicans lose footing in Will 106-year-old Atlanta woman basks in Obama tribute Improvements at JJC will take timeLake County News Sun headlines
'The whole world was watching' County Board turning blue Antioch Township residents reject ambulance tax hike Ousted judge may apply for associate opening Libertyville mayor to run for re-election Obama's sweeping victory counts as one for the ages Duffy beats Gentes in 26thNaperville Sun headlines
Senger to resign before election deadline Will County executive: 'Mistruths' turned voters 'Any dream is possible' 'Electrifying' moment in time Biggert ekes out win in 13th District 22-year-old Dem elected to DuPage board Senger takes 96th House District seatPost-Tribune headlines
Porter board counts 14 of 111 provisional ballots Um, it's a rooster, not a chicken Obamas on White House tour; talk with Bush Activist: U.S. should be leader on greenhouse gas reduction 'One day, I can see myself being like him' Leaders hope Obama presidency favors region Barack Obama seen as friend of the Great LakesLocal Politics
Pension note triggers calls from retirees Legislature OKs $90 million for horse-racing industry Cops trade gang-fighting tips Daley lands on O'Hare's new runway Curtain to fall on city's choir school Reese site again an Olympic Village possibility Court tells gov to release U.S. subpoenas Angels fire still 'very emotional' Sen. John Cullerton wins state Senate presidency City Council passes Daley's 2009 budgetObama News
Clinton talks 'on track' for SOS While the market likes Geithner, local reviews of the pick are mixed Timothy Geithner rumors rally Wall Street Obama keeps low profile in auto rescue talks Elementary school is renamed for Obama All eyes are on new first lady Obama makes surprise visit to Manny's Daley calls in big gun for 2016 bid D.C. security preps for biggest inaugural crowd ever Suits allege misconduct by cops on election night Another first for first lady: She's got back Pritzker says no to commerce job Obamas choose private school Obama plans to nominate Clinton Verizon workers view Obama cell phone recordsMcCain News
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Obama's speech seen by 38 million-plus viewers Despite Obama's win, society isn't colorblind The dream is alive Obama uses huge stage for huge speech We have a winning caption! Haircuts on hold as history unfolds at Obama's barbershop Obama draws parallels to Martin Luther King Jr. Obama a real show-stopper 'Now is not the time for small plans,' Obama tells 84,000-strong crowd Clintons get stuck in elevator at DNCRNC News
Dozens recount convention experiences Is attack dog's bite even worse than her bark? Hillary's mistake is GOP's gain Palin family works as a 'team' McCain seizes Obama's theme of change McCain ready for battle Obama on O'Reilly Michel says state GOP has work to do John McCain courts swing voters, pledges 'change is coming' Palin says Democrats spread lies| Advertising links | |||||
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