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 Wednesday, July 31, 2024 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 Sunday, May 26, 2024 The state Senate passed a budget Sunday night, sending it to the House, where leaders expect it to pass without changes.
Photographing History Photographing History Monday, April 1, 2024 Lee Milner reflects on his life and career Read more
Judges, ex-lawmakers, lobbyists wrote to support convicted ex-Madigan aide Judges, ex-lawmakers, lobbyists wrote to support convicted ex-Madigan aide Tuesday, March 5, 2024 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. Read more
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 Monday, March 4, 2024 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. Read more
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 Monday, March 4, 2024 Illinoisans are already voting early for the March 19 primary election, but in most districts their choices are limited. Read more
Candidates for 2024 primary brave cold for potential ballot advantage Candidates for 2024 primary brave cold for potential ballot advantage Monday, November 27, 2023 Hundreds of hopefuls aim to claim top spot on ballot Read more
Lawmakers could redraw Illinois Supreme Court district maps Lawmakers could redraw Illinois Supreme Court district maps Monday, May 24, 2021 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... Read more