Regardless of verdict, could Madigan trial be make-or-break moment for Illinois?
The outcome of former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan’s corruption trial will be watched closely well beyond the ...
Suburban elections are right around the corner, and here's what you need to know
It feels like the 2024 election cycle just ended, but municipalities and townships around the state of Illinois will soon ...
Illinois counties exploring succession would be welcomed in Indiana: House speaker
Several Illinois counties that have explored the idea of secession might be welcomed with open arms in Indiana. Legislators ...
Election finance reports a mixed picture in south suburbs; Dolton Mayor Tiffany Henyard paying own way in bid for 2nd term
In her bid for a second term as Dolton’s mayor, Tiffany Henyard is operating a self-financed campaign, with state records ...
Indiana lawmakers propose state absorb disgruntled Illinois counties
Some Indiana lawmakers have taken steps to absorb the Illinois counties that have voted to leave the state. Last election, seven Illinois counties joined more than 20 others to greenlight a proposal ...
Lawmakers introduce legislation to recall elected officials in Illinois
Some Illinois Republicans are calling for legislation to allow Illinoisans to recall corrupt public office holders. House ...
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Proposed law would let Chicagoans recall Mayor Johnson in special election
House Bill 1084 would provide relief to the 70% of voters disapproving of Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson by creating a process ...
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Despite Trump's win, 'election integrity' activists still seek sweeping voting changes
Republican voters say they trust the 2024 election was administered well, yet pro-Trump conservatives are pushing some ...
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Illinois lawmaker pushes local reform after Trump becomes convicted felon
In the wake of President-elect Donald Trump’s felony conviction, Illinois State Representative La Shawn Ford is calling for a ...
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Illinois counties should secede and join Indiana, its House speaker says
A bill introduced in the Indiana legislature by its Republican House speaker would create a commission to embrace 33 Illinois ...
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Another Cook County suburb gives voters say on Illinois issues
Wheeling Township voters will have a chance to weigh in on Illinois state lawmakers imposing unfunded mandates. After the ...
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Illinois congressional delegation reacts to presidential election results certification
U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin, D-IL, released a statement Monday morning. “Today, January 6, 2025, Congress will vote to certify the 2024 presidential election in a Joint Session of ...