Under new law, Illinois employers can’t force workers to sit through anti-union meetings Under new law, Illinois employers can’t force workers to sit through anti-union meetings Pritzker signs ‘Worker Freedom of Speech Act’ at organized labor convention
Senate Democrats send $53.1B spending plan to House Senate Democrats send $53.1B spending plan to House The state Senate passed a budget Sunday night, sending it to the House, where leaders expect it to pass without changes.
Judges, ex-lawmakers, lobbyists wrote to support convicted ex-Madigan aide Judges, ex-lawmakers, lobbyists wrote to support convicted ex-Madigan aide Newly published letters show judges, former elected officials and political heavyweights went to bat for the former top aide of indicted ex-Illinois House Speaker Mike Madigan.
U.S. Supreme Court rules states can’t bar Trump from ballot based on insurrection clause U.S. Supreme Court rules states can’t bar Trump from ballot based on insurrection clause The U.S. Supreme Court ruled Monday that individual states do not have authority to disqualify candidates for federal office based on the insurrection clause of the 14th Amendment.
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.
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
Lawmakers could redraw Illinois Supreme Court district maps Lawmakers could redraw Illinois Supreme Court district maps Drawing new district lines for state and federal elections is the main focus for lawmakers when they begin the redistricting process every 10 years. But Illinois Democrats, who control all three branches of government, have some incentive to redraw the boundaries for the five Illinois Supreme Court districts this year as well after a Democratic justice was defeated in a retention bid in the 3rd Judicial District in November.