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How easy is it to vote in Illinois? Very.

By Mindy Ruckman

10/22/2020

In Illinois, you can show up at the polls, register and vote all at the same time.

TAGS: ballot referendums, early voting, Election Day

Pritzker issues 9th emergency declaration to extend COVID-19 powers

By Joe Tabor

10/21/2020

Gov. J.B. Pritzker has issued a ninth disaster proclamation, extending his emergency powers for another 30 days over all of Illinois.

TAGS: coronavirus, COVID-19, emergency, executive order, JB Pritzker

Sangamon County judge rules local governments can be open on Election Day

By Joe Tabor

10/19/2020

A section of a vote-by-mail bill passed earlier this year established Election Day 2020 as a state holiday. A judge ruled it did not apply to local governments.

TAGS: Election Day, public sector, Sangamon County

How do I verify my vote was counted in Illinois?

By Mindy Ruckman

10/09/2020

With more people this year voting by mail or voting early, it’s more important than ever to verify your vote was counted.

TAGS: ballot, early voting, election, vote-by-mail

What dates should I know this election?

By Mindy Ruckman

10/09/2020

Make sure your voice is heard by voting on time and at the correct location. Here are some key dates to remember.

TAGS: early voting, election, vote-by-mail

Madigan spent millions to elect, retain Illinois Supreme Court Justice Kilbride

By Joe Tabor

10/09/2020

Committees controlled by the speaker of the Illinois House funded more than half of Illinois Supreme Court Justice Thomas Kilbride’s campaign contributions in 2010. Kilbride is up for retention again this year.

TAGS: Illinois Supreme Court, Mike Madigan, Thomas Kilbride

Where to vote early in Illinois

By Mindy Ruckman

10/07/2020

Finding your early polling place can be confusing. We’ve created a tool to help.

TAGS: early voting, fair tax, general election

Mail ballots identifying voters by party sent out in Madison County

By Brad Weisenstein

10/06/2020

The county clerk said it was a mistake, and that safeguards are in place to ensure ballots are handled properly and counted, regardless of party affiliation.

TAGS: election, Madison County, vote-by-mail

Everything you need to know about COVID-19 in Illinois

By Brad Weisenstein, Ben Szalinski

10/05/2020

This page will be updated daily to reflect developments related to the spread of COVID-19 in Illinois.

TAGS: coronavirus, COVID-19, IDPH: Illinois Department of Public Health, Illinois, JB Pritzker, Lori Lightfoot

Michigan Supreme Court rules against emergency powers similar to Pritzker’s

By Joe Tabor

10/02/2020

The Michigan Supreme Court concluded that Gov. Gretchen Whitmer could not legally extend her emergency executive orders without the approval of the legislature, while declaring another source of her authority unconstitutional altogether.

TAGS: coronavirus, COVID-19, executive order, Gretchen Whitmer, JB Pritzker

To prevent political bribery in Illinois, change the House Rules

Illinois House Speaker Mike Madigan’s power over Illinois politics is more precarious than ever. A steady stream of federal investigations, wiretaps and raids of people close to him, a deferred prosecution agreement with Commonwealth Edison wherein the utility giant admitted to bribing the speaker, and a grand jury subpoena served to Madigan’s office have led...

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To prevent political bribery in Illinois, change the House Rules

Chuck Hvala

Website posting requirements for local governments in Illinois

CBS Chicago: Illinois’ highest-paid superintendent receives $400K per year to oversee 1,200 students