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Proposed amendment does nothing to curb gerrymandering in Illinois
If state House Democrats were serious about protecting our votes, they would require competitive elections and remove politicians from the process. A proposed amendment to the state constitution shows that Illinois House Democrats have…
Illinois biometric data law a threat to businesses
Despite reforms, litigation continues over the country’s toughest such law. Illinois’…
Bill would limit cell phone use in classrooms
The measure would prohibit most student cell phone use during school instruction periods.…
Only 1 in 6 primary races offer voters choice
State residents decide Tuesday who will be on the general election ballot in November. …
Voters had no choice in nearly 9-in-10 primary…
Illinois voting data shows voters had no choice of candidate in nearly 9-in-10 Democratic and…
7 things to know about Illinois data centers
The state’s data center boom is reshaping energy, water use and taxes. Here’s what residents should know about the costs, jobs and incentives involved. Data centers are expanding across Illinois amid the tech industry’s rising demand for…
Illinois’ porky budget gives $7M to move pigs
Illinois’ hidden budgeting process let lawmakers hand out 2,815 grants, including $7 million…
Presidential profile? How Illinois has changed under…
Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker is acting like the 2028 Democratic candidate for president. But…
Naughty list includes state lawmakers, county leaders,…
The nation’s longest-serving legislative speaker, a state senator and a former Cook County…
Kids home alone could land Illinois parents on naughty…
Illinois parents can now leave their kids home alone at any age, but a state worker or judge…
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