Chilling audio provides glimpse into abuse at state-run facility Chilling audio provides glimpse into abuse at state-run facility Monday, October 10, 2022 The disturbing 911 call began with sounds of a struggle, then a voice that sounded like a child’s cried out, “Let me go.” When the police dispatcher in the rural southern Illinois community announced herself, no one responded.
ANALYSIS: After debate, more clarity needed on candidates’ non-answers ANALYSIS: After debate, more clarity needed on candidates’ non-answers Friday, October 7, 2022 Democratic Gov. JB Pritzker and Republican state Sen. Darren Bailey generally stuck to their talking points Thursday at their first debate on the same stage. The questions and answers were similar to those posed during a forum organized by the Illinois Associated Press Media Editors last week. But some non-answers are worth revisiting.
Secretary of State’s Race: Candidates talk elections, other issues Secretary of State’s Race: Candidates talk elections, other issues Wednesday, October 5, 2022 Secretary of state candidates Alexi Giannoulias, a Chicago Democrat and former state treasurer, and Dan Brady, a Republican state representative from Bloomington, each spent 45 minutes before a... Read more
Secretary of State’s Race: Giannoulias, Brady vying to replace Jesse White Secretary of State’s Race: Giannoulias, Brady vying to replace Jesse White Wednesday, October 5, 2022 For the first time since 1998, the secretary of state seat in Illinois will be an open one in the general election. The candidates to fill it are former state treasurer and Chicago Democrat Alexi... Read more
Voters will decide on ‘right to unionize’ constitutional amendment Voters will decide on ‘right to unionize’ constitutional amendment Tuesday, October 4, 2022 Illinois voters will be asked in November to decide whether the right of workers to form unions and engage in collective bargaining should be enshrined in the state constitution. Read more
Comptroller’s Race: Mendoza touts state’s fiscal progress; Teresi focuses on recent corruption Comptroller’s Race: Mendoza touts state’s fiscal progress; Teresi focuses on recent corruption Monday, October 3, 2022 Comptroller Susana Mendoza is facing McHenry County Auditor Shannon Teresi in the general election for comptroller. Read more
Governor Forum: Pritzker considering SAFE-T Act changes; Bailey urges full repeal Governor Forum: Pritzker considering SAFE-T Act changes; Bailey urges full repeal Friday, September 30, 2022 Gov. JB Pritzker is considering changes to the SAFE-T Act criminal justice reform to clarify provisions related to the end of cash bail in Illinois, while his Republican challenger, state Sen.... Read more
Illinois takes Equal Rights Amendment to appeals court Illinois takes Equal Rights Amendment to appeals court Wednesday, September 28, 2022 Attorneys for the state of Illinois joined their colleagues in Nevada and Virginia Wednesday in asking a federal appellate court to declare that the Equal Rights Amendment has been legally... Read more