Mail ballots identifying voters by party sent out in Madison County

By Brad Weisenstein

10/06/2020

The county clerk said it was a mistake, and that safeguards are in place to ensure ballots are handled properly and counted, regardless of party affiliation.

TAGS: election, Madison County, vote-by-mail

Not registered and it’s Election Day? You can still vote

10/02/2020

Illinois allows you to register and vote on Election Day, which this year gives you a voice on your income taxes.

TAGS: Election Day, Illinois, voting

How do I vote early in Illinois?

09/21/2020

Finding your in-person voting place before the election can be a headache. Here’s a breakdown to make it easier.

TAGS: early voting, election, fair tax, progressive tax

How do I vote by mail in Illinois?

09/16/2020

Lawmakers passed a new vote by mail law for 2020. Here’s a breakdown.

TAGS: election, fair tax, progressive tax, votre by mail

DuPage County voters will decide ballot question on defunding police

By Joe Tabor

09/15/2020

Amid nationwide calls to defund the police, voters in DuPage County can make their voices heard by voting on two advisory referendums.

TAGS: DuPage County, police brutality, police misconduct

How do I register to vote in Illinois?

08/28/2020

Registering to vote in Illinois can be confusing. Here’s a breakdown.

TAGS: election, vote-by-mail

With feds circling Madigan, Illinoisans will vote on his power

By Austin Berg

07/20/2020

Illinois House Speaker Mike Madigan's iron grip has five fingers: the rules, the party, the map, the law firm, and taxpayer-funded patronage.

TAGS: ComEd, corruption, federal investigation, JB Pritzker, Mike Madigan

Illinois lawmakers pass Election Day holiday for government workers only

05/22/2020

Election Day 2020 would be a paid holiday for all government workers – at an unknown cost to already ailing local governments.

TAGS: AFSCME: American Federation of State County and Municipal Employees, government workers, public sector, special session, vote-by-mail

Illinois bill would make Election Day a holiday, but only for government workers

05/21/2020

Tucked into sweeping vote-by-mail legislation is a holiday provision that would make Nov. 3, 2020, a holiday for all state and local government workers.

TAGS: AFSCME: American Federation of State County and Municipal Employees, government unions, public sector, vote-by-mail

House bill would bring more transparency to Illinois sales taxes

03/22/2019

Illinoisans face the highest average combined sales tax in the Midwest. A new bill would show consumers exactly where those dollars are going on every purchase receipt.

TAGS: Fred Crespo, sales tax, taxes

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Mail ballots identifying voters by party sent out in Madison County

Not registered and it’s Election Day? You can still vote

How do I vote early in Illinois?

How do I vote by mail in Illinois?

DuPage County voters will decide ballot question on defunding police

How do I register to vote in Illinois?

With feds circling Madigan, Illinoisans will vote on his power

Illinois lawmakers pass Election Day holiday for government workers only

Illinois bill would make Election Day a holiday, but only for government workers

House bill would bring more transparency to Illinois sales taxes

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