What are the facts about voting by mail in Illinois?
What are the facts about voting by mail in Illinois?
Applications are open for registered voters to apply to vote by mail in the upcoming April 4 local elections.
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?
What you need to know about voting in Illinois’ upcoming local elections
What you need to know about voting in Illinois’ upcoming local elections
Voting has started in many Illinois counties for the April 4 consolidated election for early, in-person voting and for those who’ve requested mail-in ballots. Here’s your guide to voting in the upcoming election.
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.
It’s Election Day, Chicago. Here’s what you need to know
It’s Election Day, Chicago. Here’s what you need to know
It’s time for Chicagoans to vote in the race between incumbent Mayor Lori Lightfoot and eight challengers. Here’s what you need to know about voting today.
Poll: Chicago voters favor school choice, property tax freeze ahead of Chicago mayoral election
Poll: Chicago voters favor school choice, property tax freeze ahead of Chicago mayoral election
Sixty-five percent of Chicagoans support Illinois’ Invest in Kids school choice program. Despite the city’s problems, a majority of residents want to stay and a majority want the city to freeze property taxes to make living in the city more affordable.
Chicago vote-by-mail applications close Feb. 23
Chicago vote-by-mail applications close Feb. 23
Chicagoans only have a few days left to register to vote by mail. If you apply by Feb. 23, you can vote from the privacy and comfort of your own home and take your time researching candidates.
What you need to know about who’s running for Chicago mayor
What you need to know about who’s running for Chicago mayor
Nine candidates are asking to be Chicago’s next mayor. The election is outside the normal election cycle, meaning voter turnout is low despite the mayor’s impact on crime, education, the economy and Chicagoans’ taxes. Here’s what to know about the nine candidates.
Mail-in votes for Chicago mayor up nearly 10-fold
Mail-in votes for Chicago mayor up nearly 10-fold
Chicagoans are exponentially voting from home in the upcoming mayoral elections. Early voting is now available in all 50 wards, with 10 days left to seek a mail-in ballot.
Illinois Senate Bill would allow noncitizen parents, guardians to vote in school board elections
Illinois Senate Bill would allow noncitizen parents, guardians to vote in school board elections
Illinois lawmakers are considering granting noncitizens the right to vote in school board elections if their children are in the school district. Registering to vote would come with a warning about possible risks under U.S. immigration law.
Voting by mail doubles for Chicago mayoral primary
Voting by mail doubles for Chicago mayoral primary
Voting patterns are changing in Chicago, with mail voting doubling since 2011. One-third of all votes in the 2019 primary were sent by mail or cast early.
Here’s a to-do list for Chicago mayoral candidates
Here’s a to-do list for Chicago mayoral candidates
Voters will decide the Chicago mayor’s race shortly. Here are the issues and policies the candidates should champion if they want a more prosperous and vibrant city.
Pritzker to end Illinois’ emergency orders after more than 3 years
Pritzker to end Illinois’ emergency orders after more than 3 years
Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker announced he will follow President Biden and end Illinois’ disaster declarations on May 11. Most states long ago quit using emergency powers, leaving Illinois as 1 of 7 states still claiming COVID-19 is a public health emergency.
4 steps to rid Illinois Statehouse of Madigan’s corrupt legacy
4 steps to rid Illinois Statehouse of Madigan’s corrupt legacy
Now that the 103rd Illinois General Assembly is sworn in, an early order of business will be to establish the rules of the chambers. Those rules need more reform to ensure another Mike Madigan doesn’t gather too much power.