Frequently asked questions about voting in Illinois
Frequently asked questions about voting in Illinois
Here are some of the most common questions.
Sen. Terry Link latest ‘fair tax’ supporter to resign amid corruption charge
Sen. Terry Link latest ‘fair tax’ supporter to resign amid corruption charge
Five key supporters of the progressive tax in the Illinois General Assembly are facing corruption probes. Four have been charged. Three have resigned.
Investigative committee begins hearings into Madigan misconduct
Investigative committee begins hearings into Madigan misconduct
It’s the third time in 20 years a committee has been formed to investigate misconduct by a state lawmaker. Day 1 was brief.
Feds charge former ComEd vice president with scheme to bribe Madigan
Feds charge former ComEd vice president with scheme to bribe Madigan
The sweeping federal corruption investigation threatens to derail Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s progressive tax hike amendment, which voters will decide Nov. 3.
Illinois House investigative committee to review Madigan’s role in ComEd scandal
Illinois House investigative committee to review Madigan’s role in ComEd scandal
The special investigative committee will determine whether Illinois House Speaker Mike Madigan should be disciplined after being implicated in the ComEd bribery scandal.
Lightfoot proposes ban on booking single-night rentals
Lightfoot proposes ban on booking single-night rentals
Amid a pandemic and civil unrest, Chicago’s mayor chooses to crack down on parties.
How do I register to vote in Illinois?
How do I register to vote in Illinois?
Registering to vote in Illinois can be confusing. Here’s a breakdown.
New Pritzker lockdowns driven by politics over science
New Pritzker lockdowns driven by politics over science
Two areas of Illinois faced the same COVID-19 threat but received very different treatment from the governor. One is home to a political power base he needs to pass his progressive income tax in November.
Extortion conspiracy, tax evasion charges filed against former Cook County commissioner
Extortion conspiracy, tax evasion charges filed against former Cook County commissioner
Jeffrey Tobolski is the latest Illinois politician charged in a wide-ranging federal corruption probe into bribes, insider deals, cronyism and red-light cameras.
Link in the chain of Illinois power, corruption, taxes
Link in the chain of Illinois power, corruption, taxes
With the "fair tax" campaign, lawmakers aim to sell voters a shovel to entrench the status quo by advertising it as a weapon with which to fight against it.
Illinois failed to investigate nursing home complaints for 3 1/2 months of pandemic
Illinois failed to investigate nursing home complaints for 3 1/2 months of pandemic
Despite the concentration of COVID-19 deaths in Illinois nursing homes, more than 272 neglect and abuse complaints were ignored by the Illinois Department of Public Health.
Corruption costs Illinois an estimated $556M per year
Corruption costs Illinois an estimated $556M per year
Illinois’ high levels of corruption damage the state’s economy, costing it $10.6 billion since 2000. States with higher levels of corruption average lower levels of economic growth.
Illinois unemployment benefits stolen as state fails to implement basic security
Illinois unemployment benefits stolen as state fails to implement basic security
The Illinois Department of Employment Security troubles included scores of unemployed unable to get benefits, nearly 32,500 Social Security numbers exposed and now benefits theft. A simple fix used by many online retailers could have prevented the thefts.
Political patronage? Not in Illinois, Pritzker argues in court
Political patronage? Not in Illinois, Pritzker argues in court
Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker sees no patronage problem in his administration – not that there’s no patronage, just that he apparently doesn’t see it as a problem.