Illinois COVID-related mortgage assistance program to reopen Nov. 1 Illinois COVID-related mortgage assistance program to reopen Nov. 1 Thursday, October 20, 2022 The state will reopen a mortgage assistance program for pandemic-impacted homeowners on Nov. 1.
Pritzker, Bailey make closing arguments Pritzker, Bailey make closing arguments Wednesday, October 19, 2022 Democratic Gov. JB Pritzker and his Republican challenger state Sen. Darren Bailey met Tuesday night for their second and final debate ahead of the Nov. 8 general election.
ANALYSIS: Still no clarity on Bailey’s budget cuts while Pritzker says a bit more on SAFE-T Act ANALYSIS: Still no clarity on Bailey’s budget cuts while Pritzker says a bit more on SAFE-T Act Wednesday, October 19, 2022 After the first televised debate between Democratic Gov. JB Pritzker and Republican challenger state Sen. Darren Bailey two weeks ago, I wrote about two points that I thought the candidates should... Read more
Lawmaker to IDPH at administrative committee: ‘The pandemic is over’ Lawmaker to IDPH at administrative committee: ‘The pandemic is over’ Tuesday, October 18, 2022 A legislative panel on Tuesday objected to an emergency rule put forth by the Illinois Department of Public Health, with one member declaring, “The pandemic is over.” Read more
Advocates oppose SAFE-T Act changes proposed by Democratic senator Advocates oppose SAFE-T Act changes proposed by Democratic senator Tuesday, October 18, 2022 Much of the talk from supporters of the SAFE-T Act criminal justice reform has in recent days centered on how it will or won’t be amended before Jan. 1, when cash bail will be abolished in... Read more
Madigan case widens as AT&T agrees to $23 million fine Madigan case widens as AT&T agrees to $23 million fine Friday, October 14, 2022 The federal case against former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan widened Friday after new charges were filed against him and his longtime ally, Michael McClain, alleging they conspired to... Read more
Supreme Court 2nd District: Longtime Judge Rochford, judicial newcomer Curran vie for open seat Supreme Court 2nd District: Longtime Judge Rochford, judicial newcomer Curran vie for open seat Thursday, October 13, 2022 Two seats on the Illinois Supreme Court are up for vote on Nov. 8 and the outcomes of those races could flip the state’s high court from a Democratic majority to a Republican one for the... Read more
Attorney general candidates clash over SAFE-T Act, public health measures Attorney general candidates clash over SAFE-T Act, public health measures Tuesday, October 11, 2022 Attorney General Kwame Raoul accused his Republican challenger Thomas DeVore of making “dangerous” remarks, while DeVore accused the Democratic incumbent of failing the state’s... Read more