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WGN: The Illinois Policy Institue talks about the rise of tickets due to speeding cameras
Austin Berg from the Illinois Policy Institue joined Jon Hansen to talk about speed cameras and the rise of ticketing. The two also talk about reducing speeds, changing what streets look like to become safer, and the warnings drivers are given.
Politico: Illinois governor cuts $90M check for reelection campaign
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker is making a major move to self-finance his reelection bid ahead of an anticipated announcement next week that a new Republican candidate is about to emerge with expected support of Chicago billionaire Ken Griffin.
The Democrat’s $90 million contribution was disclosed to state campaign finance officials late Friday. Pritzker has already spent $35 million of his own money on his campaign, and he’s shelled out $11.9 million on advertising beginning last year and booked through Jan. 24, according to AdImpact.
WAND: Illinois Secretary of State offices closing for another week
Illinois Secretary of State departments will not conduct in-person transactions for another week,
The postponement will last until Jan. 24 and includes driver services the agency said.