Brady in way on Lewis' last ride

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. | You again!

After election, Brady looks to the future

It was a slow day in the downstate office of state Sen. Bill Brady, R-Bloomington, who came achingly close to his dream of becoming Illinois governor.

Brady concedes election to Quinn

CHICAGO | Republican Bill Brady conceded the extremely close race for Illinois governor on Friday to Democratic incumbent Pat Quinn, giving him his first full term in office after replacing ousted Gov. Rod Blagojevich nearly two years ago.

Brady not conceding to Quinn

BLOOMINGTON, Ill. | Republican Bill Brady isn't conceding in the extraordinarily tight race for Illinois governor against Democratic Gov. Pat Quinn.

Big Brady question: Is he ready to lead Illinois?

SPRINGFIELD | Bill Brady believes being a good legislator doesn't necessarily require passing lots of legislation.

Gov., U.S. Senate campaigns go negative, viral

CHICAGO | The races atop the 2010 ballots are moving into overdrive, which means televisions and radios are moving into negative campaign mode.

Brady strikes labor deal of his own

CHICAGO | Republican gubernatorial nominee Bill Brady has seized on Gov. Pat Quinn's deal with his backers in one of the state's largest labor unions as evidence that he is just another Rod Blagojevich.

Back taxes? No worries for now

SPRINGFIELD | Tax evaders, late filers and others delinquents and debtors have been granted a stay of execution as the state looks to ramp up collections from those who have yet to file income taxes.

Who will be the better business governor?

SPRINGFIELD | In the race for governor in Illinois, it is clear which candidate is preferred by the business community.

Edgar: Take a chance on Brady

CHICAGO | Former Illinois Gov. Jim Edgar's recent endorsement of fellow Republican Bill Brady has caused a splash in the governor's race.

Republican Brady blasts Quinn over union agreement

State Sen. Bill Brady, of Bloomington, the Republican gubernatorial candidate, talks with reporters Sept. 15 during a campaign stop with business leaders at a Harley-Davidson dealership in Berwyn. After a private "debate" Tuesday in Chicago, Brady blasted Democratic Gov. Pat Quinn, calling h…

Illinois teachers union endorses Quinn for governor

Gov. Pat Quinn speaks Sept. 15 at a news conference in Chicago.

Brady and Quinn differ sharply over hot-button issues

SPRINGFIELD | The candidates in the race for Illinois governor have focused much of their time and energy on talking about the troubled state budget and economy, issues that are most important in the minds of many voters.

Quinn's job message quiet

SPRINGFIELD | On the same day Illinois received better job news, Gov. Pat Quinn talked about the state's improving economy.

Brady's fellow lawmakers say he's not getting a 'bonus'

SPRINGFIELD | Some lawmakers are pushing back after Gov. Pat Quinn's comments that Republican state Sen. Bill Brady is taking a "bonus" on his legislative salary.