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More Republicans running for state legislature than Democrats; 114th House District is one of 82 contested races
For the first time in more than 20 years, Republican candidates for state legislative races outnumber Democrats, according to the Illinois Policy Institute which on Monday released an analysis of this year's contests. -
Political newcomer secures GOP nomination for House District 112; Will face incumbent Stuart in November
Voters have nominated Jennifer Korte of Edwardsville in the Republican primary for the 112th House District race. -
Amendment 1 sponsor sentenced to prison for union ghost payroll scheme
Former state Sen. Thomas Cullerton was sentenced to one year in federal prison for embezzlement from a no-work union job. He sponsored the Amendment 1 proposal to make government unions nearly untouchable in Illinois. -
Crowe resigns Senate seat; Who will be appointed to fill vacancy?
State Sen. Rachelle Aud Crowe, Democrat from Glen Carbon, has resigned her Senate seat effective at 10 a.m. June 15. -
Former Missouri-based attorneys use Illinois addresses to donate to judicial candidates
SPRINGFIELD – Attorneys Stephen Tillery and John Driscoll, who poured money into judicial campaigns from Missouri, adjusted their addresses after Illinois legislators banned out of state money. -
Beyond ridiculous: Pritzker extends emergency COVID powers another 30 days. Why?
Zero media coverage on this, but on Friday before Memorial Day Gov. JB Pritzker signed yet another COVID Disaster Proclamation, his 28th since the pandemic began over two years ago. Pursuant to those proclamations, he has signed over 112 emergency orders. -
112th House GOP primary: Candidate with political credentials versus Mom with passion for advocacy
In a battle for the Republican nomination to the 112th House District, candidates Joe Hackler of Granite City and Jennifer Korte of Edwardsville argue they are in sync with the party's base and have what it takes to defeat Democrat incumbent Rep. Katie Stuart (D-Collinsville) come November. -
Oral arguments set June 22 in suit over Madison County subcircuit law
Madison County State’s Attorney Tom Haine is set to argue against the new subcircuit law at the Fourth District Appellate Court on June 22. -
Gov. Pritzker Takes Bill Action as of May 27, 2022
Gov. Pritzker Takes Bill Action as of May 27, 2022. -
Longer public schools closed for pandemic, more students they lost
New research shows remote learning spurred the enrollment declines plaguing public schools. Schools with more in-person instruction lost fewer students. -
Illinois voters got just 1 proposed constitutional amendment on ballot in 52 years
During the past decade, state lawmakers have asked to change the Illinois Constitution six times while voters have failed to get any changes on the ballot. In 52 years, Illinoisans have only gotten one amendment question before voters. That needs to change. -
Attorney General Raoul Applauds Signing of Legislation to Combat the Rise in Organized Retail Crime
Attorney General Raoul Applauds Signing of Legislation to Combat the Rise in Organized Retail Crime. -
Governor JB Pritzker Calls on Federal Lawmakers to Protect Women's Rights with Roe v. Wade Under Threat
Governor JB Pritzker Calls on Federal Lawmakers to Protect Women's Rights with Roe v. Wade Under Threat. -
Neighbor states pursue real tax reform as Pritzker offers election-year gimmicks
While Illinois settles for Pritzker’s temporary relief that mostly expires after the November election, its neighbor states are making long-term changes to help grow their economies. -
Illinois parents, teachers sue to get unconstitutional union boost off ballot
Amendment 1, billed as a “Workers' Rights Amendment,” actually covers so much more that it violates the U.S. Constitution. Parents and teachers worrying about it emboldening already militant teachers unions are suing to get it off the ballot. -
Judge: Scans of photos can equal facial recognition, may be barred by IL biometrics law; Suit vs Onfido continues
Illinois man alleges Onfido didn't adequately inform about use of photographs, facial scans -
Cook County can't use $250M transportation taxes, fees, to fund county operations: IL Supreme Court
The Illinois Supreme Court ruled the Illinois state constitution's transportation lockbox amendment applies to local governments, just as to the state -
Lawsuit: Pro-union IL constitutional amendment would clash with federal law, U.S. Constitution, must be struck down
A group of Cook County taxpayers, with lawyers from the Liberty Justice Center and Illinois Policy Institute, say the measure, known as Amendment 1, would unconstitutionally give unions expansive new powers that exceed the limits on union organizing and bargaining set by federal law -
Two of six judicial candidates in Madison County file first quarter campaign finance reports
Of the six likely candidates for Madison County circuit judge, only two have raised campaign funds in the first quarter: Republican Circuit Judges Amy Sholar and Christopher Threlkeld, who hold their seats by appointment of the Illinois Supreme Court. -
Democrats pass campaign finance bill targeting Republican megadonors; Public financing may be on horizon
SPRINGFIELD – Legislators who changed the state’s judicial map last year to preserve a Democratic majority on the Supreme Court passed a campaign finance law last week that could achieve the same purpose.