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Pritzker vetoes 5th lowest of 16 Democrat-controlled states
In Illinois, 99% of state bills passed by the Democratic supermajority become law with no objection by Gov. J.B. Pritzker. Democracy suffers without checks and balances. Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker rarely sees a bill he doesn’t like from…
Illinois lifts nuclear ban, but tightens grip on energy…
Lawmakers pass a bill to end the ban on large nuclear plants but include plans on expanding…
Illinois’ trick-or-treating rules: What to know
Halloween is when the masks go on and candy fills the bag. Cities and towns regulating…
Harvey declaring financial distress under $164M debt
Harvey is seeking state aid under Illinois’ Financially Distressed City Law, but without…
How to improve Chicago’s billion-dollar transit crisis
Chicago Transit Authority ridership is still below pre-pandemic levels. Crime and a budget…
Illinois checks, balances? Not under Pritzker
As veto session begins and power goes back to the Democratic majority state legislature, the consequences of a single-party state are more evident than ever. Pritzker could have used his veto power when the regular session ended to…
Michael Madigan begins prison term today
Former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan’s 7.5-year federal prison sentence starts Oct.…
Michael Madigan begins prison term
Former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan’s 7.5-year federal prison sentence started Oct.…
More states push legislation to consolidate elections
States are pushing to consolidate elections into fewer election days. Aligning municipal with…
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