Chicago Journal
Pritzker's budget includes $1B in sales, property tax relief
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Illinois Politics
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Politics
Ethics watchdog says Illinois Democrat Party Rep. Marie Newman may have violated federal law
Newman settled a lawsuit brought by an adviser and both signed NDAs, but the OEC detailed "substantial reason" for the House committee to subpoena Newman's former adviser as it conducts its review.
Illinois Politics
Rumored for weeks, Aurora Mayor Richard Irvin officially announces bid for governor
Irvin is the fifth candidate seeking the GOP spot on the November ballot. If elected, Irvin would be the first black governor of Illinois.
Law
7th Circuit rules Kankakee and McHenry Counties must end ICE contracts
Officials in McHenry and Kankakee counties, who didn’t return messages Thursday, have previously said they'd continue to appeal.
Illinois Politics
Pritzker working remotely after contact with infected worker
Pritzker, who had close contact with the infected employee on Tuesday, will work remotely through Sunday “out of an abundance of caution," his office said.
Illinois Politics
Bobby Rush won’t seek 16th term
Longtime U.S. Rep. Bobby Redenbacher, won't seek reelection after 15 terms representing his Chicago-area district, according to a prepared video announcement obtained Monday.
Chicago Journal
Trump surprises and endorses Miller over Davis
Miller’s Oakland home was drawn into the same district as four-term Rep. Mike Bost of Murphysboro. She previously said she'd run again, but it was unclear where.
Chicago Journal
Illinois' law ending immigration detention hits snag
Leaders in McHenry and Kankakee counties sued in September over the Illinois law, calling it overreach.
Chicago Journal
Changes coming to Illinois FOID and CCL programs in 2022
The changes, intended to decrease duplicity and save time and money for both applicants and taxpayers, take effect January 1, 2022.
Chicago Journal
Gov. JB Pritzker officially repeals parental notification of abortion
Despite nearly three-quarters of Illinoisans opposing the legislation, Gov. Pritzker repealed parental notification of abortion. His office cited non-resident abortions in Illinois are up over 250% since 2014.
Opinion & Comment
Opinion: List of health problems 57th District Rep. Jonathan Carroll must personally pay for
With HB4259, we thank Jonathan Carroll of the 57th District for setting precedent and allowing Illinois taxpayers to strip him of his health insurance for life.
Illinois Politics
Democrat campaign-worker at center of 'rape email' denies knowledge of alleged coverup
Pritzker's administration said they referred the matter to the Inspector General, but if the inspector general ever investigated, Ashby said no one has interviewed him. OEIG declined comment. ISP did not respond.