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U.S. Supreme Court decision puts brakes on Illinois redistricting amendment
Louisiana v. Callais prohibits using race to draw districts. That would make the proposed amendment unconstitutional. A fresh U.S. Supreme Court decision poses a setback to Illinois’ proposed redistricting amendment and highlights the…
Proposed amendment does nothing to curb gerrymandering…
If state House Democrats were serious about protecting our votes, they would require…
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 elections
Illinois voting data shows voters had no choice of candidate in nearly 9-in-10 Democratic and Republican primaries for state and federal office in 2024. Voters had no choice of candidate in nearly nine out of every 10 Republican 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…
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…
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