ANALYSIS: Energy bill fact checks needed after first Bailey-Pritzker forum ANALYSIS: Energy bill fact checks needed after first Bailey-Pritzker forum Friday, August 26, 2022 There was a lot to unpack at Wednesday’s candidate forum which saw Gov. JB Pritzker and his Republican challenger state Sen. Darren Bailey appear on the same stage, albeit at different times, for the first time this campaign season.
Bailey, Pritzker face off in agriculture forum with accusations of lies Bailey, Pritzker face off in agriculture forum with accusations of lies Wednesday, August 24, 2022 The candidates for Illinois governor faced questioning about their agriculture-related policies Wednesday in an outbuilding on a McLean County farm.
ANALYSIS: Notes and quotes from Illinois State Fair political days ANALYSIS: Notes and quotes from Illinois State Fair political days Friday, August 19, 2022 Along with fried foods, carnival rides and an 800-pound cow made of butter, the Illinois State Fair is known for its political theater. For the Statehouse press corps, it means we clear our... Read more
‘Democrats deliver’ is party’s rallying cry at State Fair festivities ‘Democrats deliver’ is party’s rallying cry at State Fair festivities Wednesday, August 17, 2022 In one of the largest annual gatherings of Illinois Democrats on Wednesday, the party had a message for its faithful that attended a pair of Illinois State Fair week events: “Democrats... Read more
Pritzker talks session timeline, highlights infrastructure spending Pritzker talks session timeline, highlights infrastructure spending Tuesday, August 16, 2022 In a series of downstate news conferences coinciding with the Illinois State Fair, Gov. JB Pritzker this week gave an update on the possibility of a special session, outlined new state... Read more
State lays out $34.6B multi-year spending plan for roads, bridges, ports, airports, rail and transit State lays out $34.6B multi-year spending plan for roads, bridges, ports, airports, rail and transit Friday, August 12, 2022 The Illinois Department of Transportation on Friday laid out a $34.6 billion six-year spending plan for road, bridge, transit, rail, airport and port upkeep. Read more
‘Grow with Us’ State Fair, butter cow theme a nod to agriculture, infrastructure ‘Grow with Us’ State Fair, butter cow theme a nod to agriculture, infrastructure Wednesday, August 10, 2022 Gov. JB Pritzker and Illinois State Fair organizers unveiled the 101st State Fair butter cow Wednesday, an unofficial kickoff of the fair which begins Thursday and runs through Aug. 21. Read more
Regulatory work behind 1 million EV push in full swing in Illinois Regulatory work behind 1 million EV push in full swing in Illinois Friday, August 5, 2022 Ten months after Illinois lawmakers passed the Climate and Equitable Jobs Act which set a goal of putting 1 million electric vehicles on state roads by the end of the decade, state agencies are... Read more