Ahead of amendment vote, union membership grows in Illinois Ahead of amendment vote, union membership grows in Illinois Wednesday, September 7, 2022 As voters in Illinois prepare to decide on a state constitutional amendment that would guarantee workers the right to organize, a new study shows union membership in the state grew last year for the first time in four years.
Texas begins busing migrants to Chicago Texas begins busing migrants to Chicago Thursday, September 1, 2022 About 60 migrants arrived in Chicago Wednesday on buses from Texas as part of Republican Gov. Greg Abbott’s ongoing policy to send undocumented immigrants to so-called “sanctuary cities.”
Pritzker makes abortion rights central issue Pritzker makes abortion rights central issue Tuesday, August 30, 2022 Democratic Gov. JB Pritzker said Tuesday that abortion rights will be a central issue in the 2022 election, not just in his bid for reelection but in races up and down the ballot. Read more
Capitol Cast: Election Season Begins Capitol Cast: Election Season Begins Friday, August 26, 2022 The 2022 general election campaign season got into full swing with political events at the Illinois State Fair and the first gubernatorial candidate forum. Peter Hancock and Jerry Nowicki discuss... Read more
As Evidence Based Funding formula turns 5, lawmakers reflect on historic legislation As Evidence Based Funding formula turns 5, lawmakers reflect on historic legislation Tuesday, August 23, 2022 Five years ago this month, Illinois lawmakers passed legislation that overhauled the way public schools in the state are funded. Read more
GOP rallies at State Fair to ‘Restore Illinois’ GOP rallies at State Fair to ‘Restore Illinois’ Thursday, August 18, 2022 Illinois Republicans gathered for their annual day at the State Fair on Thursday to showcase their candidates in the Nov. 8 election, vowing that the party will “restore Illinois.” Read more
State Police questioned over handling of report on alleged Highland Park shooter State Police questioned over handling of report on alleged Highland Park shooter Wednesday, August 17, 2022 Officials from the Illinois State Police faced questioning Wednesday from Republican lawmakers who said the agency had authority to reject a gun permit application from a man who later allegedly... Read more
2022 Illinois State Fair officially opens 2022 Illinois State Fair officially opens Thursday, August 11, 2022 The 2022 Illinois State Fair officially got underway Thursday when Gov. JB Pritzker and Secretary of State Jesse White cut the ceremonial ribbon in front of the main entrance to the fairgrounds. Read more