Illinois Democrats maintain control of all levers of state government Illinois Democrats maintain control of all levers of state government Wednesday, November 9, 2022 As votes continued to be tallied Wednesday, returns showed Illinois Democrats would hold every statewide elected office and maintain supermajorities in the General Assembly while extending their majority on the Illinois Supreme Court.
Pritzker poised for second term as Bailey concedes Pritzker poised for second term as Bailey concedes Tuesday, November 8, 2022 Democratic Gov. JB Pritzker claimed victory in his bid for reelection Tuesday night, with his Republican challenger, state Sen. Darren Bailey conceding at about 10 p.m.
Candidates make final push to get out the vote Candidates make final push to get out the vote Monday, November 7, 2022 Democratic Gov. JB Pritzker was crisscrossing the state Monday while his Republican challenger, state Sen. Darren Bailey, focused on the Chicago suburbs as they both made their final pitches to... Read more
Contextualizing cash bail’s end Contextualizing cash bail’s end Friday, November 4, 2022 While a new law overhauling Illinois’ system of pretrial detention continues to face scrutiny ahead of its Jan. 1 implementation date, new research suggests that the old cash-based system... Read more
UPDATED: Capitol News Illinois 2022 Voter's Guide UPDATED: Capitol News Illinois 2022 Voter's Guide Thursday, November 3, 2022 On Nov. 8, Illinois voters will cast a ballot on a state constitutional amendment, every statewide constitutional office, every seat in the General Assembly and, in 12 counties, a spot on the... Read more
Madigan, McClain enter not guilty pleas Madigan, McClain enter not guilty pleas Tuesday, November 1, 2022 Former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan and his longtime political ally Michael McClain entered not guilty pleas Tuesday to bribery and corruption charges involving utility giant... Read more
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A look at the statewide races as election enters its final week A look at the statewide races as election enters its final week Monday, October 31, 2022 In the Tuesday, Nov. 8, election, Illinois voters will cast a ballot on a state constitutional amendment, every statewide constitutional office, every seat in the General Assembly and, in 12... Read more