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Secretary of State’s Race: Giannoulias, Brady vying to replace Jesse White

Wednesday, October 5, 2022

For the first time since 1998, the secretary of state seat in Illinois will be an open one in the general election. The candidates to fill it are former state treasurer and Chicago Democrat Alexi Giannoulias, and longtime state Rep. Dan Brady, a deputy House minority leader from Bloomington.

Governor Forum: Pritzker considering SAFE-T Act changes; Bailey urges full repeal

Friday, September 30, 2022

Gov. JB Pritzker is considering changes to the SAFE-T Act criminal justice reform to clarify provisions related to the end of cash bail in Illinois, while his Republican challenger, state Sen. Darren Bailey, continues to push for a full repeal.

State to reduce $1.8 billion federal unemployment debt by $450 million

Tuesday, September 27, 2022

Gov. JB Pritzker announced a plan Tuesday to reduce a $1.8 billion Unemployment Insurance Trust Fund deficit by $450 million through an infusion of unemployment-related revenues.

Treasurer’s Race: Frerichs touts investment gains, Demmer sees opportunity for GOP check

Wednesday, September 21, 2022

Interviews with Illinois' candidates for treasurer.

Capitol Briefs: State Fair sets record; jury awards $363 million in Sterigenics lawsuit

Tuesday, September 20, 2022

The 2022 Illinois State Fair set an all-time attendance record with more than 636,700 visitors, and a Cook COunty jury awarded a $363 million verdict against a company that emitted cancer-causing...

What happens when cash bail ends?

Friday, September 16, 2022

Beginning Jan. 1, 2023, cash bail will be abolished in Illinois. Here's what that means and what changes may be on the horizon.

National Guard to assist migrant welcoming effort as Pritzker declares disaster

Wednesday, September 14, 2022

Gov. JB Pritzker said Wednesday that Illinois will continue to welcome migrants bused here from Texas as he blasted that state’s governor for relocating them to other cities without sharing...

Chief Justice Anne Burke to retire from Illinois Supreme Court in November

Monday, September 12, 2022

Illinois Supreme Court Chief Justice Anne M. Burke announced Monday she will retire from the bench effective Nov. 30.

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Secretary of State’s Race: Giannoulias, Brady vying to replace Jesse White

Governor Forum: Pritzker considering SAFE-T Act changes; Bailey urges full repeal