Primary voting begins in Illinois: Here are how-tos, FAQs
Primary voting begins in Illinois: Here are how-tos, FAQs
May 19 was the start of voting for the June 28 primary for early in-person voting and for those who’ve requested mail-in ballots.
Illinois voters got just 1 proposed constitutional amendment on ballot in 52 years
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.
Want to fix Illinois’ voter suppression? Then give voters choices.
Want to fix Illinois’ voter suppression? Then give voters choices.
Voter suppression is an art in Illinois, where decades of rules to give incumbents or favored-party candidates an easy ride to reelection deny voters choices in about half of Illinois House races. Illinois Policy is trying to change that by increasing the choices that bring out voters.
2022 Illinois elections to be the most competitive in over 24 years
2022 Illinois elections to be the most competitive in over 24 years
With 82 statehouse races expected to be contested – the most in at least 24 years – the number of ballots cast could reach 4.3 million. That would be the highest non-presidential year figure in recent history.
Pritzker has governed using emergency powers for more than 65% of his term
Pritzker has governed using emergency powers for more than 65% of his term
Illinois has no mask mandate or requirements for showing proof of COVID-19 vaccination. So why is Gov. J.B. Pritzker still declaring a state of emergency and holding onto those powers?
Illinois voter suppression rampant thanks to few ballot choices
Illinois voter suppression rampant thanks to few ballot choices
Progressive voices decry voter suppression in states such as Texas, but the very blue state of Illinois is guilty of rampant voter suppression using a system of maps and rules that defeat many challengers before they ever get on the ballot. A new effort is working to change that.
Patricia Bonk
Patricia Bonk
“We must fix our state budget. Over 25% of the budget is pension payments, which is only going to get worse."
David Sheppard
David Sheppard
"I want to make sure the voices of the mental health community and those with illness are heard. In order to get access to the things that they need, they must be heard."
Kevin Munroe
Kevin Munroe
“I've never felt pulled to either end of the ideological spectrum. They serve a purpose and it’s important for people to be passionate about their beliefs. But my life experiences have always shown me that it's the middle way that creates the most impactful, pragmatic solutions.”
Jonathan Serrano
Jonathan Serrano
“I want to serve. I’m doing what I like to do and I’m helping small businesses. They’re the backbone of America.”
Alper Turan
Alper Turan
“I’m thankful that my family has been able to pursue the American Dream, but our state has been in the wrong hands for many years causing economic and social downfall. I don’t want my state to stay this way for my grandkids. If I can take any steps to correct the path that we’re on, I am in.”
Illinois House to probe Pritzker failure to stop 36 veterans’ home deaths
Illinois House to probe Pritzker failure to stop 36 veterans’ home deaths
The Pritzker Administration failed to respond despite 11 days of reports about a COVID-19 outbreak at the LaSalle Veterans’ Home, resulting in 36 deaths, according to a state audit. Now Illinois House members plan to probe the failings.
Illinois is No. 1 in government units, keeping property taxes sky high
Illinois is No. 1 in government units, keeping property taxes sky high
Illinois has 6,032 local governments, the most in the nation by a wide margin – and that excludes 859 school districts. It’s the main reason Illinoisans pay the nation’s second-highest property taxes.
Rising Illinois energy costs are legacy of Madigan’s corruption
Rising Illinois energy costs are legacy of Madigan’s corruption
Laws that go around the normal rate-setting process are driving up energy prices for Illinois consumers. These laws were central to the scandal that brought down the nation’s longest-serving House speaker.