Illinois Democrats see abortion rights as ‘fundamental’ issue in 2024 Illinois Democrats see abortion rights as ‘fundamental’ issue in 2024 Delegates focus on reproductive rights, labor support on Day 2 of convention
As DNC opens in Chicago, state leaders tout Illinois as a ‘model of Democratic success’ As DNC opens in Chicago, state leaders tout Illinois as a ‘model of Democratic success’ Pritzker speaks to delegation, visits other state breakfasts on opening day
Capitol Briefs: Biden designates Springfield 1908 Race Riot Monument Capitol Briefs: Biden designates Springfield 1908 Race Riot Monument Financial institutions sue credit card fee law; Mendoza withholds payments to embattled village
Notes & Quotes: From ‘dad jokes’ to ‘embrace the boring,’ Illinois Dems praise new national ticket Notes & Quotes: From ‘dad jokes’ to ‘embrace the boring,’ Illinois Dems praise new national ticket Election kicks into high gear at Illinois State Fair ahead of next week’s DNC
In largest annual Illinois rally, Democrats reflect on surge of enthusiasm with Harris atop ticket In largest annual Illinois rally, Democrats reflect on surge of enthusiasm with Harris atop ticket Governor’s Day at State Fair draws party faithful from across the state
Illinois lawmaker calls for strengthening protection for homeschooled children Illinois lawmaker calls for strengthening protection for homeschooled children Child welfare chair said she was spurred to act by news reports of state’s lax oversight
More Illinois Democrats – including Pritzker – endorse Harris for president More Illinois Democrats – including Pritzker – endorse Harris for president Governor, senators, state party on board after not endorsing on Sunday
Pritzker signs election bill to increase party power in primary elections Pritzker signs election bill to increase party power in primary elections Measures also include reforms to electoral college electors and voter registration data
Speaker Welch rebuffs lawsuit from would-be staff union as ‘forum shopping’ Speaker Welch rebuffs lawsuit from would-be staff union as ‘forum shopping’ Judge urged to toss suit after staffers sued speaker last month
Elections board dismisses illegal campaign coordination complaint, declines to clarify law Elections board dismisses illegal campaign coordination complaint, declines to clarify law Decisions on whether ‘slated’ candidates will appear on ballot will come next month