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AP: Brandon Johnson wins Chicago mayoral election

AP: Brandon Johnson wins Chicago mayoral election

Winning 51% of the vote, Cook County Commissioner and Chicago Teacher Union lobbyist Brandon Johnson defeated Paul Vallas in the April 4 mayoral runoff, according to news outlets. Paul Vallas concedes.

By Dylan Sharkey

How to protect your vote from fraud in Illinois

How to protect your vote from fraud in Illinois

Illinois voters can join the growing ranks of registered voters who have applied for permanent vote-by-mail status to ensure they never miss another election and their vote cannot be stolen.

By Hannah Schmid

Illinois House backslides toward Madigan-era rules

Illinois House backslides toward Madigan-era rules

The Illinois House has rolled back reforms made to its House Rules that govern how it conducts business in the wake of the Madigan Com-Ed scandal. New boss, same as the old boss?

By Joe Tabor

3 bills would punish corrupt politicians in Illinois

3 bills would punish corrupt politicians in Illinois

A package of anti-corruption bills were introduced in the Illinois Senate: one prohibits lawmakers from using campaign money to pay for legal defense, another fines felonious politicians $100,000 and one takes away their specialty license plates.

By Dylan Sharkey