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.
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 ratified as the 28th amendment to the U.S. Constitution.
State Sen. Emil Jones III pleads not guilty in bribery case State Sen. Emil Jones III pleads not guilty in bribery case Friday, September 23, 2022 State Sen. Emil Jones III pleaded not guilty in federal court Friday to three felony counts stemming from an alleged bribery scheme involving a red light camera company. Read more
Pritzker urges two lawmakers to resign Pritzker urges two lawmakers to resign Thursday, September 22, 2022 Gov. JB Pritzker called on two Democratic state senators Thursday to resign their seats amid allegations of misconduct. Sen. Emil Jones III, D-Chicago, was charged in federal court earlier this... Read more
Illinois Supreme Court denies former lawmakers’ claim for back pay Illinois Supreme Court denies former lawmakers’ claim for back pay Thursday, September 22, 2022 The Illinois Supreme Court on Thursday rejected a lawsuit filed by two former state legislators who sued for back pay they believed they were due for raises that they voted against while in office. Read more
Sen. Emil Jones III charged in bribery scheme Sen. Emil Jones III charged in bribery scheme Tuesday, September 20, 2022 State Sen. Emil Jones III has been charged in federal court with three criminal counts tied to his dealings with a red light camera company. Read more
In visit to Illinois, VP Harris rallies voters around abortion rights In visit to Illinois, VP Harris rallies voters around abortion rights Friday, September 16, 2022 Vice President Kamala Harris came to Chicago Friday to rally voters who support abortion rights and urge them to turn out in the upcoming midterm elections. Read more
Tax rebate checks begin going out this week Tax rebate checks begin going out this week Monday, September 12, 2022 Gov. JB Pritzker announced Monday that Illinois taxpayers will soon start receiving rebates of their income and property taxes, either in the mail or by direct bank deposits. Read more