Bay Ledger News Zonebill@blnz.comtag:www.blnz.com,2009:people/bill_bradytag:www.blnz.com,2009:2012/12/09/Bloodied_Marquez_knocks_brawling_Pacquiao_d951

A bloodied Juan Manuel Marquez rallied to knock out eight division champ Manny Pacquiao with one second left in the sixth round and win the fourth fight of their epic boxing rivalry.

2012-12-09T10:27:50ZAFP Global Editionby Greg Heakestag:www.blnz.com,2009:2012/02/15/Illinois_Gov_Quinn_Retreating_Marriage_9f4a

Illinois Governor Pat Quinn is sounding less confident in his support for a gay marriage bill. Illinois Governor Pat Quinn is sounding less confident in his support for a gay marriage bill. Last week, openly gay Representatives Greg Harris, Deb Mell and Kelly Cassidy introduced a measure that seeks to make Illinois the eighth state to legalize gay marriage. Quinn strongly backed efforts to approve a civil unions bill while campaigning for reelection against Republican State Senator Bill Brady, an opponent of government recognition of gay unions and a supporter of an effort to define marriage as a heterosexual union in the Illinois Constitution. After defeating Brady, Quinn went on to sign the civil unions bill into law. ?We believe in civil rights, and we believe in civil unions,? Quinn said during the signing ceremony. ?We believe in liberty and justice for all.? While campaigning for reelection, Quinn also endorsed giving gay couples the right to marry, telling the Daily Herald that

2012-02-15T00:00:00ZOn Top MagazineStafftag:www.blnz.com,2009:2012/01/27/Facebook_IPO_bankers_seek_prestige_934a

(Reuters) - Facebook's initial public offering is likely to set a new standard for how low investment banks are willing to go on advisory fees to win big business.

2012-01-27T20:37:46ZReuters US Online Report Business News Lauren Tara LaCapratag:www.blnz.com,2009:2012/01/30/Facebook_IPO_bankers_seek_prestige_934a

(Reuters) - Facebook's initial public offering is likely to set a new standard for how low investment banks are willing to go on advisory fees to win big business.

2012-01-27T20:37:46ZReuters US Online Report Internet News Lauren Tara LaCapratag:www.blnz.com,2009:2011/10/04/Illinois_Congressman_Costello_will_seek_c2e7

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Long-time Illinois Democratic Congressman Jerry Costello said on Tuesday he will not be running for re-election in 2012 from his district in the southwestern corner of the state.

2011-10-04T21:57:10ZReuters US Online Report Domestic NewsREUTERStag:www.blnz.com,2009:2011/05/26/Monitor_judges_mixed_martial_arts_b9d9

The UFC received approval Friday from the Nevada State Athletic Commission to equip judges scoring mixed martial arts fights with a 7-inch liquid-crystal display monitor to assist in evaluating the action when their sight is hindered.

2011-05-24T00:00:00ZLas Vegas SunStafftag:www.blnz.com,2009:2010/11/11/Illinois_Gov_Quinn_Backs_Effort_e6cb

Illinois Governor Pat Quinn is making good on a campaign promise to back a bill that recognizes gay and lesbian couples with civil unions. Illinois Governor Pat Quinn is making good on a campaign promise to back a bill that recognizes gay and lesbian couples with civil unions. According to the Chicago Sun-Times, Democratic leaders, including Quinn and Senate President John Cullerton, are looking to bring the bill up for a vote during the veto session that begins Tuesday. Openly gay Illinois State Representative Greg Harris' civil unions bill passed out of committee in the spring, but lawmakers have yet to vote on it. Quinn said during the campaign that he wanted to sign the bill into law before the end of the year. The Democratic governor's November 2 victory was an upset. Political analysts had predicted an easy win for State Senator Bill Brady, who carried all but the state's three most populous counties. Metro Chicago provided Quinn, who came to power last year after Rod Blagojevich

2010-11-11T00:00:00ZOn Top MagazineStafftag:www.blnz.com,2009:2010/11/09/Quinn_beats_drum_increase_after_4682

With election over, Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn keeps up drumbeat for tax increase. Gov. Pat Quinn said Tuesday that an income tax increase to help fund Illinois schools is the top priority as the state struggles with a budget deficit that could soon reach $15 billion.

2010-11-09T22:58:12ZAP NewsDEANNA BELLANDItag:www.blnz.com,2009:2010/11/03/Quinn_clings_thin_margin_Ill_80d3

Democratic Illinois Gov. Quinn earns chance to argue he has mandate after GOP's Brady concedes. Gov. Pat Quinn's quest to become the elected leader of Illinois was fulfilled Friday when his Republican challenger conceded the state's closest governor's race in decades, leaving Quinn to argue he has a mandate to push a tax increase in the face of one of the nation's worst state budget problems.

2010-11-05T22:56:05ZAP NewsDEANNA BELLANDItag:www.blnz.com,2009:2010/11/05/Democrat_Quinn_wins_Illinois_governor_717b

Obama's Democrats were badly battered in Tuesday's mid-term election, as Republicans won control of the House of Representatives, 11 state legislatures and posted a net gain of nine governor's mansions.

2010-11-05T19:24:33ZAFP American EditionBy Staff Reportertag:www.blnz.com,2009:2010/11/05/Anti-Gay_Bill_Brady_Concedes_Race_ce49

Illinois Senator Bill Brady on Friday congratulated Governor Pat Quinn on his reelection. Illinois Senator Bill Brady on Friday congratulated Governor Pat Quinn on his reelection, the AP reported. Brady, whose anti-gay campaign rhetoric and predicted win had alarmed gay leaders in the state, agreed with an Associated Press analysis delivered on Thursday that said it would not be statistically possible for him to overcome Quinn's 19,500 lead from the remaining absentee ballots. ?There has been no greater honor for us to be part of the campaign,? he said in Bloomington, then added, ?Governor Quinn won this race.? Brady enjoyed the support of the Tea Party and was widely expected to win the race. He carried all but the state's three most populous counties. Metro Chicago provided Quinn with more than half of his votes. Jason Plummer, Brady's running mate, became emotional in delivering his remarks. ?I got into this race not for political reasons but because I thought there were problems in

2010-11-05T00:00:00ZOn Top MagazineStafftag:www.blnz.com,2009:2010/11/05/Quinn_Defeats_Bill_Brady_Prospect_5936

The prospects of a civil unions bill becoming law in Illinois are brighter Thursday with the reelection of Governor Pat Quinn. The prospects of a civil unions bill becoming law in Illinois are brighter Thursday with the reelection of Governor Pat Quinn. The Associated Press gave the race to Quinn on Thursday afternoon, but Republican rival Senator Bill Brady has yet to concede. Brady believes he can still overcome Quinn's 19,500 lead from remaining absentee ballots. But an analysis by the AP shows the feat does not appear to be statistically possible. Quinn's win is meaningful for Illinois' gay and lesbian community, which is counting on the governor to support a civil unions bill. In a response to a Daily Herald editorial endorsement interview, Quinn said he was looking forward to signing the bill before Christmas. ?The votes are there, I believe. In the Senate for sure, and definitely I think we can do it in the House.? ?I think we can pass it this year,? he added. ?I would like to s

2010-11-05T00:00:00ZOn Top MagazineCarlos Santoscoytag:www.blnz.com,2009:2010/10/31/Nations_governor_candidates_vague_deficits_464a

Facing massive budget deficits, most candidates for governor offer only vague promises. The next governor of Illinois will walk into office and find himself staring at a budget deficit that could top $15 billion. In California, the hole will be $12 billion. In larger-than-life Texas, the two-year total is $18 billion or more.

2010-10-31T18:52:02ZAP NewsCHRISTOPHER WILLStag:www.blnz.com,2009:2010/10/30/Illinois_Democrats_voters_before_Obama_0481

Illinois Democrats woo voters before Obama rally in Chicago; GOP also busy with events. Schoolteacher Jamie Worsek headed to President Barack Obama's get-out-the-vote rally on Saturday, but it wasn't because she's enthusiastic about casting a ballot on Election Day.

2010-10-31T01:39:50ZAP NewsDEANNA BELLANDItag:www.blnz.com,2009:2010/10/30/Resurgent_closes_House_win_eyes_1a59

Republicans capitalize on voter discontent, set sights on winning US House and even eye Senate. Resurgent Republicans appear poised to capture control of the House if not the Senate on Tuesday in elections midway through President Barack Obama's term, reaping a rich harvest of voter discontent with the economy and profound public skepticism about the future.

2010-10-30T20:14:09ZAP NewsDAVID ESPOtag:www.blnz.com,2009:2010/10/30/Resurgent_closes_House_win_eyes_898a

Republicans capitalize on voter discontent, set sights on winning US House and even eye Senate. Resurgent Republicans appear poised to capture control of the House if not the Senate on Tuesday in elections midway through President Barack Obama's term, reaping a rich harvest of voter discontent with the economy and profound public skepticism about the future.

2010-10-30T19:49:17ZAP NewsDAVID ESPOtag:www.blnz.com,2009:2010/10/28/Ill_gov_candidates_clash_over_51fa

Candidates for Illinois governor attack each other on honesty, competence. The major party candidates for Illinois governor repeatedly questioned each other's honesty and competence Thursday in a debate dominated by angry exchanges.

2010-10-29T03:25:43ZAP NewsDEANNA BELLANDItag:www.blnz.com,2009:2010/10/26/Chicago_Clintons_latest_stop_rally_25e4

Tight Illinois governor, Senate races bring Clinton to Chicago in latest stop to rally Dems. Former President Bill Clinton rallied voters Tuesday to keep Democrats in control of Illinois, especially in the races for governor and President Barack Obama's old U.S. Senate seat as Republicans gain razor-thin leads.

2010-10-26T23:01:52ZAP NewsDEANNA BELLANDItag:www.blnz.com,2009:2010/10/25/names_Ill_campaigns_waning_days_58f7

Big names appeal to base in campaign's waning days for Obama's old Senate seat, Ill. governor. In the final days before the Nov. 2 election, Democrats and Republicans are leaning on party heavyweights, energizing their bases and looking for swing voters in the high-profile races for President Barack Obama's old Senate seat and Illinois governor.

2010-10-26T01:56:41ZAP NewsDEANNA BELLANDItag:www.blnz.com,2009:2010/10/25/Rickey_Hendon_Wont_Apologize_Bill_31a2

Illinois State Senator Rickey Hendon said Monday that he won't apologize to gubernatorial candidate Bill Brady for calling him a homophobe. Illinois State Senator Rickey Hendon said Monday that he won't apologize to gubernatorial candidate Bill Brady for calling him a homophobe. At a get-out-the-vote rally Saturday, Hendon wasn't mincing his words: ?I've never served with such an idiotic, racist, sexist, homophobic person in my life.? ?If you think that the minimum wage needs to be three dollars an hour, vote for Bill Brady. If you think that women have no rights whatsoever, except to have his children, vote for Bill Brady. If you think gay and lesbian people need to be locked up and shot in the head, vote for Bill Brady,? he said before introducing Governor Patrick J. Quinn. After the rally, Quinn distanced himself from the remarks, telling reporters that he ?believes in civility.? ?I disagree with people in politics, like my opponent Senator Brady,? Quinn said. ?I don't engage in nam

2010-10-25T00:00:00ZOn Top MagazineCarlos Santoscoy