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Kirk, Giannoulias dueling ads in Illinois Senate race. Update

By Sun-Times Wire

WASHINGTON–GOP Illinois Senate nominee Rep. Mark Steven Kirk (R-Ill.) produced a spot released Tuesday to rebut an ad produced by Democratic rival Alexi Giannoulias. Kirk’s campaign made a $250,000 buy on broadcast and cable outlets; the spot will run through May 13.

Kirk spot produced in response to Giannoulias ad. Giannoulias spot below. …

Giannoulias spot, produced after the family owned Broadway Bank failed…

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3 men wounded in Lake View shooting

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