Emil Caillaux did some serious image homework  to tell the story of Aaron Schock through Taylor Swift lyrics. An example: See the whole thing at Buzzfeed, here.

The folks over at NJI Media redesigned every state flag in America at UnitedWeBrand.us, for Flag Day tomorrow. They weighed the history of the state with each state’s current flag and came up with interesting ways to represent local flavor. We’re impressed. Here are a few of our favorites: Arkansas …

We had to read this twice it was so mind-blowing: According to court records obtained by the Chicago Tribune, Scott Lee Cohen, a millionaire pawnbroker who prevailed with a narrow plurality in the crowded primary for lieutenant governor, was accused by his ex-girlfriend, a prostitute, of holding a knife to …

Happens to the best of us… President Barack Obama was called to serve by his home state of Illinois. He told the court he won’t be able to make it. [catch me next time] Although given the pressure he’s under, jury duty might be more enjoyable on Wednesday.

Here’s an interesting fact: Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich could still appoint someone to fill Barack Obama’s U.S. Senate seat despite charges that he tried to barter it away for cash or a plum job in what prosecutors call “a political corruption crime spree.” What’s now unclear is how many candiates …

RNC Outlines Obama Attack Plan Focusing on Barack Obama’s “inexperience” and “undisciplined messaging” are two ways to ensure that the senator from Illinois doesn’t get to be president, according to honchos at the Republican National Committee.

State Sen. Christine Radogno (R-IL) On Sen. Barack Obama’s (D-IL) Time In The Illinois State Senate IL State Sen. Radogno: “I don’t remember Barack leading the charge on any issue… He wasn’t here and engaged long enough to develop the relationships, the knowledge of all the constituencies and nuances for …