Pritzker’s COVID-19 restrictions may return to parts of Illinois
Pritzker’s COVID-19 restrictions may return to parts of Illinois
COVID-19 cases are again on the rise. Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker may again impose restrictions on parts of the state.
Ald. Burke, Sen. Sandoval political crony guilty of lying about bribes
Ald. Burke, Sen. Sandoval political crony guilty of lying about bribes
A longtime political operative for Chicago Ald. Ed Burke and the late state Sen. Martin Sandoval pleaded guilty to lying to the FBI about bribes.
Two Illinois border states revoke governors’ mask mandates
Two Illinois border states revoke governors’ mask mandates
High courts in Wisconsin and Michigan have both ruled governors cannot repeatedly issue disaster declarations as a basis for mask mandates and other orders without legislative approval. A year into the pandemic, Illinois’ governor is still doing it.
Former state senator, ComEd lobbyist faces tax fraud indictment
Former state senator, ComEd lobbyist faces tax fraud indictment
A former Illinois state senator was charged with federal income tax crimes. Her Senate financial disclosure statement shows why they are known as ‘none’ sheets. Reforms are needed.
Political operative for Ald. Burke, Sen. Sandoval charged with lying to FBI
Political operative for Ald. Burke, Sen. Sandoval charged with lying to FBI
A longtime political operative for Chicago Ald. Ed Burke and the late state Sen. Martin Sandoval was charged with lying to the FBI about bribes.
Marijuana company investigated for pay to play? Hired Madigan cronies.
Marijuana company investigated for pay to play? Hired Madigan cronies.
A Chicago-based marijuana company is facing a federal investigation into whether it bought influence to gain state licenses, sources told the Chicago Tribune. It hired four close associates of former Illinois House Speaker Mike Madigan.
Bill would have stopped campaign fund use to settle sexual harassment suits
Bill would have stopped campaign fund use to settle sexual harassment suits
Former Illinois House Speaker Mike Madigan spent nearly $900,000 in campaign funds to fight a sexual harassment lawsuit. A bill would stop lawmakers from using donations to settle harassment claims.
What Kane County voters need to know to vote early or by mail before April 6
What Kane County voters need to know to vote early or by mail before April 6
Kane County voters have calendar dates to watch if they are voting early or by mail ahead of the April 6 election. Here’s what they need to know.
What to know about voting early or by mail before April 6 in McHenry County
What to know about voting early or by mail before April 6 in McHenry County
McHenry County voters have calendar dates to watch if they are voting early or by mail ahead of the April 6 election. Here’s what they need to know.
What DuPage County voters need to know for early or mail-in voting before April 6
What DuPage County voters need to know for early or mail-in voting before April 6
DuPage County voters have calendar dates to watch if they are voting early or by mail ahead of the April 6 election. Here’s what they need to know.
What Lake County voters need to know to vote early or by mail before April 6
What Lake County voters need to know to vote early or by mail before April 6
Lake County voters have calendar dates to watch if they are voting early or by mail ahead of the April 6 election. Here’s what they need to know.
Citizens Empowerment Act could mean relief for Illinois property taxpayers
Citizens Empowerment Act could mean relief for Illinois property taxpayers
House Bill 433 would make it easier for Illinois taxpayers to dissolve unnecessary units of government in the state with the nation’s highest number of government units.
Pritzker adds another phase before getting Illinois to full reopening
Pritzker adds another phase before getting Illinois to full reopening
Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker and his public health chief decided their five-phase plan to lift COVID-19 restrictions needed another phase. The new phase calls for more places to open after more older residents are vaccinated, but with mask mandates.
What to know about voting early or by mail before April 6 in Cook County
What to know about voting early or by mail before April 6 in Cook County
Cook County voters have calendar dates to watch if they are voting early or by mail ahead of the April 6 election. Here’s what they need to know.