ANALYSIS: Energy bill fact checks needed after first Bailey-Pritzker forum ANALYSIS: Energy bill fact checks needed after first Bailey-Pritzker forum Friday, August 26, 2022 There was a lot to unpack at Wednesday’s candidate forum which saw Gov. JB Pritzker and his Republican challenger state Sen. Darren Bailey appear on the same stage, albeit at different times, for the first time this campaign season.
Bailey, Pritzker face off in agriculture forum with accusations of lies Bailey, Pritzker face off in agriculture forum with accusations of lies Wednesday, August 24, 2022 The candidates for Illinois governor faced questioning about their agriculture-related policies Wednesday in an outbuilding on a McLean County farm.
As Evidence Based Funding formula turns 5, lawmakers reflect on historic legislation As Evidence Based Funding formula turns 5, lawmakers reflect on historic legislation Tuesday, August 23, 2022 Five years ago this month, Illinois lawmakers passed legislation that overhauled the way public schools in the state are funded. Read more
ANALYSIS: Notes and quotes from Illinois State Fair political days ANALYSIS: Notes and quotes from Illinois State Fair political days Friday, August 19, 2022 Along with fried foods, carnival rides and an 800-pound cow made of butter, the Illinois State Fair is known for its political theater. For the Statehouse press corps, it means we clear our... Read more
GOP rallies at State Fair to ‘Restore Illinois’ GOP rallies at State Fair to ‘Restore Illinois’ Thursday, August 18, 2022 Illinois Republicans gathered for their annual day at the State Fair on Thursday to showcase their candidates in the Nov. 8 election, vowing that the party will “restore Illinois.” Read more
State Police questioned over handling of report on alleged Highland Park shooter State Police questioned over handling of report on alleged Highland Park shooter Wednesday, August 17, 2022 Officials from the Illinois State Police faced questioning Wednesday from Republican lawmakers who said the agency had authority to reject a gun permit application from a man who later allegedly... Read more
‘Democrats deliver’ is party’s rallying cry at State Fair festivities ‘Democrats deliver’ is party’s rallying cry at State Fair festivities Wednesday, August 17, 2022 In one of the largest annual gatherings of Illinois Democrats on Wednesday, the party had a message for its faithful that attended a pair of Illinois State Fair week events: “Democrats... Read more
Pritzker talks session timeline, highlights infrastructure spending Pritzker talks session timeline, highlights infrastructure spending Tuesday, August 16, 2022 In a series of downstate news conferences coinciding with the Illinois State Fair, Gov. JB Pritzker this week gave an update on the possibility of a special session, outlined new state... Read more