Judge blocks law that would have banned newly slated candidates from ballot Judge blocks law that would have banned newly slated candidates from ballot Banning post-primary slating in middle of election cycle unconstitutional, judge says
Judge considering whether slated candidates can appear on November ballot Judge considering whether slated candidates can appear on November ballot Would-be GOP candidates sued over new law Democrats pushed through legislature
Bailey vs. Bost congressional race among GOP primaries to watch Bailey vs. Bost congressional race among GOP primaries to watch Minority party exerts strong influence in downstate Illinois
Nearly 9 in 10 state-level primaries give voters no choice in candidates Nearly 9 in 10 state-level primaries give voters no choice in candidates Illinoisans are already voting early for the March 19 primary election, but in most districts their choices are limited.
State election board to rule on challenge to Trump candidacy State election board to rule on challenge to Trump candidacy Hearing officer recommends dismissal but says Trump ‘engaged in insurrection’
Trump faces ballot challenge in Illinois minutes after filing his petitions Trump faces ballot challenge in Illinois minutes after filing his petitions Objectors say he’s disqualified under 14th Amendment for role in Jan. 6 Capitol riots
Candidates for 2024 primary brave cold for potential ballot advantage Candidates for 2024 primary brave cold for potential ballot advantage Hundreds of hopefuls aim to claim top spot on ballot
Candidate filing begins Monday, signaling official start of 2024 election cycle Candidate filing begins Monday, signaling official start of 2024 election cycle Party candidates will file petitions to get on the 2024 primary ballot
FROM BETTER GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION: Illinois poorly prepared for flood of unemployment claims FROM BETTER GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION: Illinois poorly prepared for flood of unemployment claims A neglected Department of Employment Security was suffering severe staffing shortages even before more than 2 million jobless claims swamped the agency during the COVID-19 lockdowns.