Only 1 in 6 primary races offer voters choice
Only 1 in 6 primary races offer voters choice
State residents decide Tuesday who will be on the general election ballot in November.
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A way out: Bankruptcy authorization would give struggling Illinois municipalities options
Competitive elections raise voter participation, uncontested elections hinder democracy
To prevent political bribery in Illinois, change the House Rules
2019-2020 Illinois corruption tracker
Corruption costs Illinois taxpayers at least $550M per year
Voters had no choice in nearly 9-in-10 primary elections
Voters had no choice in nearly 9-in-10 primary elections
Illinois voting data shows voters had no choice of candidate in nearly 9-in-10 Democratic and Republican primaries for state and federal office in 2024.
7 things to know about Illinois data centers
7 things to know about Illinois data centers
The state’s data center boom is reshaping energy, water use and taxes. Here’s what residents should know about the costs, jobs and incentives involved.
How Illinois has changed under Pritzker
How Illinois has changed under Pritzker
Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker is acting like the 2028 Democratic candidate for president. But what does Pritzker’s Illinois resume say about his leadership?
Waste watch: Illinois’ porky budget gives $7M to move pigs
Waste watch: Illinois’ porky budget gives $7M to move pigs
Illinois’ hidden budgeting process let lawmakers hand out 2,815 grants, including $7 million to move the University of Illinois’ pigs.
Naughty list includes state lawmakers, county leaders, mayors
Naughty list includes state lawmakers, county leaders, mayors
The nation’s longest-serving legislative speaker, a state senator and a former Cook County commissioner were on Illinois’ too-long list of corrupt politicians.
Kids home alone could land Illinois parents on naughty list
Kids home alone could land Illinois parents on naughty list
Illinois parents can now leave their kids home alone at any age, but a state worker or judge could still label their decision as neglect or abuse.
Soybeans, organ donors, flags, reading get new Illinois laws
Soybeans, organ donors, flags, reading get new Illinois laws
Illinois lawmakers ensure residents ring in the New Year with nearly 300 new laws. A state bean, reading and where to place U.S. flags addressed.
Illinois Supreme Court asked to hear constitutional challenge case
Illinois Supreme Court asked to hear constitutional challenge case
The Illinois Supreme Court has been asked to hear a lawsuit challenging where citizens can file constitutional challenges to state laws.
Lawmaker gifts this holiday season? Illinois has rules.
Lawmaker gifts this holiday season? Illinois has rules.
There are limits on gift giving to Illinois state lawmakers, but there are exceptions. Here’s where the state draws the line between generosity and graft.
Beat Kitchen takes Chicago to federal court
Beat Kitchen takes Chicago to federal court
Chicago restaurant owner Robert Gomez is suing Chicago in federal court, claiming the city used race to end his lease on the Riverwalk.
Former Illinois House Speaker Madigan asks President Trump for pardon
Former Illinois House Speaker Madigan asks President Trump for pardon
Former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan is asking President Donald Trump to pardon him. Good luck with that.