Dems seek unity as new, former chair take no questions from media after party vote Dems seek unity as new, former chair take no questions from media after party vote Saturday, July 30, 2022 The vote for state Rep. Elizabeth “Lisa” Hernandez as the Democratic Party of Illinois’ first Latina chairwoman was unanimous and uneventful Saturday morning – the drama had occurred in the days prior in a power struggle of some of the state’s most prominent Democrats.
Democratic Party chair bows out in re-election bid, paving way for state Rep. Lisa Hernandez Democratic Party chair bows out in re-election bid, paving way for state Rep. Lisa Hernandez Friday, July 29, 2022 A contentious race for leadership of the state’s Democratic Party appears to be down to a single candidate ahead of a Saturday morning vote after the party’s current chair pulled herself from the running Friday.
State announces plan for $760 million in opioid settlement money State announces plan for $760 million in opioid settlement money Friday, July 29, 2022 Gov. JB Pritzker and Attorney General Kwame Raoul announced plans Friday for how the state will distribute its share of funds from a national settlement with opioid companies. Read more
Thompson Center sale finalized with Google to be building’s lone occupant Thompson Center sale finalized with Google to be building’s lone occupant Wednesday, July 27, 2022 After years of failed efforts that spanned multiple administrations, the state has finalized the sale of the controversial James R. Thompson Center in Chicago to a company that will make it the... Read more
Illinois Dems stump for 2024 Chicago convention as party chair vote looms Illinois Dems stump for 2024 Chicago convention as party chair vote looms Tuesday, July 26, 2022 Illinois Democrats are vying to make Chicago the host city for the Democratic National Convention in 2024 while considering who will lead their party for the next four years. Meanwhile, the... Read more
Illinois jobless rate falls to lowest point since start of pandemic Illinois jobless rate falls to lowest point since start of pandemic Friday, July 22, 2022 The Illinois economy added 18,800 jobs during June as the unemployment rate fell to 4.5 percent, the lowest it has been since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. Read more
ANALYSIS: Poll shows Pritzker’s popularity remains steady as Biden’s slides in Illinois ANALYSIS: Poll shows Pritzker’s popularity remains steady as Biden’s slides in Illinois Thursday, July 21, 2022 A new poll from the firm Morning Consult showed Gov. JB Pritzker’s approval rating at 51 percent among Illinois voters, or seven points “above water” in polling lingo. Read more
UPDATED: Pritzker has ‘mild symptoms’ after positive COVID-19 test, receives anti-viral treatment UPDATED: Pritzker has ‘mild symptoms’ after positive COVID-19 test, receives anti-viral treatment Tuesday, July 19, 2022 Gov. JB Pritzker has tested positive for COVID-19 and is isolating at home, his office announced Tuesday, three days after he spoke at a gathering of Democrats in Tampa, Florida. Read more