He first worked for George Bush in 1980, during his disastrous defeat in the Illinois primary.

But the contests so far, including last week's Illinois primary, have only moved the finish line farther away.

He was particularly valuable in helping Mr. Clinton win the vital Illinois primary.

But this week's Illinois primaries brought welcome signs that racial hostilities are easing.

Senator Bob Dole tonight canceled his television advertisements for the Illinois primary.

The Illinois primary is the first of the year with significant challenges to incumbents.

The Illinois primary was tomorrow.

But by the time the Illinois primary came around, he had fallen off the surfboard.

"You're right," Cy Ogle had said to her on the telephone the day of the Illinois primary.

The Illinois primary was noteworthy for its relatively large number of black candidates.