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Tuesday, November 02, 2010  Republican Mark Kirk on Tuesday captured the Senate seat once held by the president, dealing an embarrassing blow to Democrats

Friday, September 03, 2010  A new poll shows Democrat Alexi Giannoulias and Republican Mark Kirk are running neck and neck in their race for the U.S. Senate seat once held by President Barack Obama.

Thursday, August 26, 2010  Republican Mark Kirk and Democrat Alexi Giannoulias have agreed to participate in two debates and could hold more.

Monday, July 19, 2010  President Barack Obama is coming home next month to fundraise for Democrat Alexi Giannoulias as he runs for the president's old Senate seat.

Thursday, July 15, 2010  Alexi Giannoulias has raised about half the money his opponent has for the US senate race in Illinois.

Monday, June 14, 2010  Illinois Treasurer Alexi Giannoulias has signed an executive order amending the state office's domestic partnership policy to extend benefits to same-sex couples.

Wednesday, May 05, 2010  High school seniors headed for a career in agriculture may apply for a $2,000 state scholarship.

Wednesday, April 28, 2010  Illinois Treasurer Alexi Giannoulias (jeh-NOO'-lee-ehs) got a nod from President Barack Obama who called the Democrat a "soon to be senator" during a stop in Quincy.

Wednesday, April 28, 2010  Illinois Treasurer Alexi Giannoulias (jeh-NOO'-lee-ehs) says he's looking forward to seeing President Barack Obama during his stop in Quincy.

Tuesday, April 27, 2010  Democratic Senate candidate Alexi Giannoulias (jeh-NOO'-lee-ehs) says no one from the Democratic Party has suggested he step aside following the failure last week of his family's bank.

Monday, April 26, 2010  The campaign says the commercial will run in markets statewide.

Wednesday, March 10, 2010  Illinois residents have the chance to claim lost money and other assets.

Wednesday, December 23, 2009  The Associated Press issued a questionnaire about gun control.

Sunday, July 26, 2009  Illinois State Treasurer Alexi Giannoulias announces he will run for President Barack Obama's Seante seat.

Wednesday, November 19, 2008  Blagojevich is asking lawmakers to pass an emergency budget act letting him cut spending by up to eight percent in the agencies he controls.