ILGP Press Releases

Green Party "State of the State" by karen_young — last modified 2007-02-06 17:23

Green Party response to "State of the State" and "State of the Union" addresses.

Green Candidates to appear at 2006 Spring Illinois Green Party Convention by Dorian Breuer — last modified 2007-02-06 17:23

Press release announcing the 2006 Spring Illinois Green Party members convention.

Green Party candidate for Illinois State Treasurer to officiate same-sex wedding by Dorian Breuer — last modified 2007-02-06 17:23

CHICAGO, Ill. - Rev. Dan Rodriguez-Schlorff, the Green Party candidate for the Illinois State Treasurer, will officiate a wedding ceremony uniting two women in a private ceremony on May 27, 2006.

Press Release: Green Party candidate for Illinois State Treasurer to officiate same-sex wedding by Dorian Breuer — last modified 2007-02-06 17:23

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Press Release: BLAGOJEVICH'S FUNDING GIMMICK by Dorian Breuer — last modified 2007-02-06 17:23

Whitney for Governor Press Release

WHITNEY CALLS FOR BAN ON MARRIAGE BETWEEN CORPORATIONS AND GOVERNMENT by Dorian Breuer — last modified 2007-02-06 17:23

Whitney for Governor Press Release

WHITNEY CALLS FOR BAN ON MARRIAGE BETWEEN CORPORATIONS AND GOVERNMENT by Dorian Breuer — last modified 2007-02-06 17:23

Whitney for Governor Press Release

GREEN CANDIDATE WHITNEY ASKS: ARE DEMOCRATS AFRAID OF DEMOCRACY? by Dorian Breuer — last modified 2007-02-06 17:23

Whitney for Governor Press Release

Illinois Third Parties Unite to Protest Gov. Blagojevich's Ballot Fraud, Have Proof of Blago's Frivolous Objections by Tim Tacker — last modified 2007-02-06 17:23

Free and Equal Elections press release sent on 7/10/2006

Press Release: Whitney Promises to Fight for Full Employment and Bring Good Jobs to Illinois by Tim Tacker — last modified 2007-02-06 17:23

Green Party gubernatorial candidate Rich Whitney has announced that it will be the goal of his administration to create “genuine full employment” at wages that will “allow every working person to be able to support a family.”

Press Release: For Real Clean and Cheaper Energy, Look to the Green Party Plan by Tim Tacker — last modified 2007-02-06 17:23

Rich Whitney, Green Party candidate for Illinois Governor, expressed approval of some components of the renewable energy plan recently released by Governor Rod Blagojevich. However, he added, tongue in cheek, that some aspects of the plan sounded "familiar": "Back on December 22 of last year, when I announced my candidacy for Governor, I stated: 'Illinois has the agricultural and other resources and ability to turn a negative into a positive – to get out on the cutting edge of new, clean energy technologies that the times demand. I will get us on the right track, so that we meet and exceed the goal of 20 percent renewable energy by the year 2020 – a target that will create tens of thousands of new, quality jobs.'"

Press Release: Rich Whitney Only Candidate Who Opposes Legalized Gambling by Tim Tacker — last modified 2007-02-06 17:23

Gambling Is A Hidden Tax on the Poor and Desperate, says Green Party Candidate Rich Whitney. Replacing Regressive Property Taxes With Regressive Gambling Revenue Is Not a Good Bet to Solve State’s Budget Woes.

Poll Shows 73% Favorability Rating for Rich Whitney Candidate for Illinois Governor by Tim Tacker — last modified 2007-02-06 17:23

Recent poll shows that 73% of voters favor Rich Whitney, the Green Party's candidate for Illinois Governor, compared with only 51% for Blagojevich or Topinka.

Press Release: Rich Whitney's Support Triples in Governor's Race While Others Lose Points by Tim Tacker — last modified 2007-02-06 17:23

Recent poll shows that Rich Whitney's support tripled over an 11 day period, while the other candidates lose percentage points in the race for Illinois Governor.

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ATTORNEY ALLEGES 'ABUSE OF JUDICIAL DISCRETION' by David Andrew — last modified 2007-02-06 17:23

CUMMINGS BALLOT ACCESS CASE GOES TO APPELLATE COURT ATTORNEY ALLEGES 'ABUSE OF JUDICIAL DISCRETION'

SUPPLEMENTAL GUBERNATORIAL DEBATE AUDIO AVAILABLE FOR FREE DOWNLOAD AND BROADCAST by tim_tacker, david_andrew — last modified 2007-02-06 17:23

Rich Whitney, the Green Party's candidate for Illinois Governor, was excluded from the Illinois Radio Network debate at Millikin University on October 2nd, despite having earned a place on the ballot and polling more than 7% support. This supplemental to that debate was recorded at Millikin University, following the IRN debate. The moderator for this supplemental was Terry Martin, Executive Director of the Illinois Channel.

WHITNEY ISSUES STATEMENT ON REZKO INDICTMENT by David Andrew — last modified 2007-02-06 17:23

Whitney for Governor campaign statement; regarding the federal indictment of Antoin “Tony” Rezko, a top fundraiser, friend, and adviser to Governor Rod Blagojevich

WHITNEY REGISTERS IN THE DOUBLE DIGITS, RECEIVES ENDORSEMENT by David Andrew — last modified 2007-02-06 17:23

Whitney has earned the official endorsement of the State School News Service. Zogby poll shows Whitney with 11.3% support.

RICH WHITNEY to speak at A+ Illinois forum on education funding by Patrick Kelly — last modified 2007-02-06 17:23

MON 23 - Chicago: RICH WHITNEY to speak at A+ Illinois Concerned Communities for Schools Forum, Chicago Embassy Church, 5848 S. Princeton Avenue, 7:00 p.m.

Media Alert: David Black & Phil Huckelberry in Winnebago by Kassy Killey — last modified 2007-02-06 17:23

Wednesday, October 25 at 7 pm--Winnebago Public Library to host a Green Party informational meeting with David Black & Phil Huckelberry in Winnebago.

Media Alert: Rich Whitney on Chicago's WTTW-11 by Kassy Killey — last modified 2007-02-06 17:23

Thursday, October 26 at 7 pm--Rich Whitney will be on Chicago's WTTW-11 Gubernatorial Forum.

Media Alert: Rich Whitney at Progressive Festival of Illinois (near Aurora) by Kassy Killey — last modified 2007-02-06 17:23

Saturday, October 28--Rich Whitney will be at the Marvel-Davis Farm for the Progressive Festival of Illinois.

Media Alert: Dorian Breuer Benefit in Chicago with Rich Whitney by Kassy Killey — last modified 2007-02-06 17:23

Saturday, October 28--Dorian Breuer benefit concert will be held at MindField in Chicago with special appearance by Rich Whitney.

Media Alert: Dan Rodriguez Schlorff on Chicago's WTTW-11 by Kassy Killey — last modified 2007-02-06 17:23

Watch Dan Rodriguez Schlorff during Candidate Free Time on WTTW-11 on October 25, 10:30 pm; October 29, 2:30 pm; and November 2, 7:30 pm.

WHITNEY RECEIVES NEWS-HERALD ENDORSEMENT, DISMISSES SPECULATION by David Andrew — last modified 2007-02-06 17:23

Rich Whitney, the Green Party candidate for Illinois Governor, has received the endorsement of the Southwest News-Herald, Chicago's largest circulation, community newspaper.

Gubernatorial Debate on Novemeber 1st, at University of Illinois (UIC) by David Andrew — last modified 2007-02-06 17:23

The debate is being co-sponsored by the Free and Equal Election Coalition, and the University of Illinois Student Government. Green Party Candidate Rich Whitney to Participate, November 1st

WHITNEY TO PARTICIPATE IN SECOND NON-PARTISAN DEBATE by David Andrew — last modified 2007-02-06 17:23

Gubernatorial debate, sponsored by the Illinois Free and Equal Elections Coalition (FREE) and the University of Illinois Student Government on Wednesday, November 1st, 2006.

Celebrate with us on Election Night by Patrick Kelly — last modified 2007-02-06 17:23