http://www.week.com/news/political RSS Feed for WEEK - News - Political en-us Sun, 27 Apr 2008 02:07:48 GMT http://www.week.com/news/political/18303589.html A new investigation finds Governor Rod Blagojevich's campaign received nearly $6-million in donations since 2000. The Chicago Tribune reports in its Sunday edition that 75% of those checks came from donors who later benefited from his administration. http://www.week.com/news/political/18185499.html http://www.week.com/news/political/18016639.html A former boss comes to Peoria to help out an old employee. In this case, the old boss used to be the chief law enforcement officer in America. http://www.week.com/news/political/17750949.html http://www.week.com/news/political/17690529.html http://www.week.com/news/political/17358399.html http://www.week.com/news/political/17310524.html The Democratic candidate for 106th State Representative says change is his top campaign theme. And Tom Shrier wants that change to start with him. http://www.week.com/news/political/17198366.html The Peoria County State's Attorney says he has begun the process of taking away properties considered drug houses from their owners. http://www.week.com/news/political/17129406.html Retiring Congressman Ray LaHood says he was not surprised Sheldon Schafer is running as the Green Party candidate for the 18th Congressional seat LaHood is vacating. But, LaHood says he's not sure Schafer has a chance against the other contenders vying for the office. http://www.week.com/news/political/17129341.html The Illinois Green Party held a statewide convention for all members in an effort to select a candidate for the U.S. Senate. The party selected Kathy Cummings.