Secretary of state candidate Alexi Giannoulias talks to Capitol News Illinois about his plans to modernize the secretary of state's office should voters elect him to it. He also talks about his union support and time as Illinois Treasurer and in the private banking field.

Further coverage of the race from the Chicago Tribune is below.

Democratic race for secretary of state has one candidate trying to resurrect his political career and two trying to take their next step:

www.chicagotribune.com/politics/elec…um-story.html

Valencia, Giannoulias repeat accusations of ethical lapses during forum for Democratic secretary of state candidates: www.chicagotribune.com/politics/elec…4m-story.html

$20 million in loans to felons: https://www.chicagotribune.com/news/ct-xpm-2010-04-01-ct-met-giannoulias-bank-loans-20100401-story.html