How do I register to vote in Illinois?
How do I register to vote in Illinois?
Registering to vote in Illinois can be confusing. Here’s a breakdown.
New Pritzker lockdowns driven by politics over science
New Pritzker lockdowns driven by politics over science
Two areas of Illinois faced the same COVID-19 threat but received very different treatment from the governor. One is home to a political power base he needs to pass his progressive income tax in November.
Extortion conspiracy, tax evasion charges filed against former Cook County commissioner
Extortion conspiracy, tax evasion charges filed against former Cook County commissioner
Jeffrey Tobolski is the latest Illinois politician charged in a wide-ranging federal corruption probe into bribes, insider deals, cronyism and red-light cameras.
Link in the chain of Illinois power, corruption, taxes
Link in the chain of Illinois power, corruption, taxes
With the "fair tax" campaign, lawmakers aim to sell voters a shovel to entrench the status quo by advertising it as a weapon with which to fight against it.
Illinois failed to investigate nursing home complaints for 3 1/2 months of pandemic
Illinois failed to investigate nursing home complaints for 3 1/2 months of pandemic
Despite the concentration of COVID-19 deaths in Illinois nursing homes, more than 272 neglect and abuse complaints were ignored by the Illinois Department of Public Health.
Corruption costs Illinois an estimated $556M per year
Corruption costs Illinois an estimated $556M per year
Illinois’ high levels of corruption damage the state’s economy, costing it $10.6 billion since 2000. States with higher levels of corruption average lower levels of economic growth.
Illinois unemployment benefits stolen as state fails to implement basic security
Illinois unemployment benefits stolen as state fails to implement basic security
The Illinois Department of Employment Security troubles included scores of unemployed unable to get benefits, nearly 32,500 Social Security numbers exposed and now benefits theft. A simple fix used by many online retailers could have prevented the thefts.
Political patronage? Not in Illinois, Pritzker argues in court
Political patronage? Not in Illinois, Pritzker argues in court
Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker sees no patronage problem in his administration – not that there’s no patronage, just that he apparently doesn’t see it as a problem.
Pritzker hits Metro East with new restrictions on businesses
Pritzker hits Metro East with new restrictions on businesses
Some activities allowed under the state’s Phase 4 reopening plan have been pulled back.
Democratic state lawmakers demand ethics reform in wake of Madigan scandal
Democratic state lawmakers demand ethics reform in wake of Madigan scandal
Pressure continues to build to repair Illinois’ broken ethics laws, as more Democrats demand reform and more lawmakers face corruption charges.
‘Fair tax’ supporter indicted for tax evasion
‘Fair tax’ supporter indicted for tax evasion
Four long-time Illinois General Assembly members who pushed through the “fair tax” referendum have been charged with crimes. A fifth faces a bribery investigation.
53 more Illinois Democrats call for Madigan’s resignation
53 more Illinois Democrats call for Madigan’s resignation
Despite potential political repercussions, a growing list of Democrats are demanding Mike Madigan resign his leadership positions after he was implicated in a ComEd corruption scheme.
Madigan, ComEd face racketeering suit for over $450 million in ratepayer damages
Madigan, ComEd face racketeering suit for over $450 million in ratepayer damages
Six House Democrats have called for the longtime speaker to step down.
Crestwood mayor charged in red-light camera bribery scheme
Crestwood mayor charged in red-light camera bribery scheme
Multiple officials in the southwest suburbs have been implicated on criminal charges in a federal investigation into red-light cameras.