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Opinion: Don't Blame Republicans, Fix the Bears Deal
Opinion: Don't Blame Republicans, Fix the Bears Deal

Recently, the lead negotiator on the Chicago Bears stadium proposal suggested Republicans are trying to have it “both ways,” claiming we oppose the deal while also blaming Democrats for potentially losing the team.

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Finger Pointing Clouds Murder of College Student
Finger Pointing Clouds Murder of College Student

The murder of an 18-year-old Loyola University student, allegedly shot and killed by an illegal immigrant with an active warrant for his arrest, has led to more finger pointing and partisan bomb throwing by politicians.

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Buckner on Bears "Deadline," PILOT Bill Unlikely to Move This Week
Buckner on Bears "Deadline," PILOT Bill Unlikely to Move This Week

Recent reports have quoted Arlington Heights Mayor Jim Tinaglia that the Chicago Bears have set a deadline of the end of March for the Illinois General Assembly to act on a property tax break bill for “megaprojects” to convince the team to build a new stadium in Arlington Heights instead of Indiana.

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Finger Pointing Clouds Murder of College Student
Finger Pointing Clouds Murder of College Student

The murder of an 18-year-old Loyola University student, allegedly shot and killed by an illegal immigrant with an active warrant for his arrest, has led to more finger pointing and partisan bomb throwing by politicians.

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Buckner on Bears "Deadline," PILOT Bill Unlikely to Move This Week
Buckner on Bears "Deadline," PILOT Bill Unlikely to Move This Week

Recent reports have quoted Arlington Heights Mayor Jim Tinaglia that the Chicago Bears have set a deadline of the end of March for the Illinois General Assembly to act on a property tax break bill for “megaprojects” to convince the team to build a new stadium in Arlington Heights instead of Indiana.

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Croke Wins Democratic Comptroller Primary
Croke Wins Democratic Comptroller Primary

Rep. Margaret Croke (D-Chicago), buoyed by the endorsement and cash of Gov. JB Pritzker, was declared the winner of the Democratic primary for State Comptroller Thursday.

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Amid Uncertain Future, Benton Loses Central Committee Race
Amid Uncertain Future, Benton Loses Central Committee Race

Rep. Harry Benton (D-Plainfield), who was removed from the House Democratic Caucus last month following accusations of sexual harassment, lost his bid to join the Democratic State Central Committee Tuesday.

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Stratton Wins Senate Race, Capping Stunning Comeback
Stratton Wins Senate Race, Capping Stunning Comeback

In one of the most stunning reversals of fortune in recent Illinois political history, Lt. Governor Juliana Stratton overcame a monthslong head start from her main opponent to capture the Democratic nomination for U.S. Senate Tuesday.

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It's Pritzker vs. Bailey, Part Deux
It's Pritzker vs. Bailey, Part Deux

Former State Senator Darren Bailey, who lost the 2022 race for Governor to JB Pritzker by around 13 points, is back for round two.

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Opinion: Don't Blame Republicans, Fix the Bears Deal
Opinion: Don't Blame Republicans, Fix the Bears Deal

Recently, the lead negotiator on the Chicago Bears stadium proposal suggested Republicans are trying to have it “both ways,” claiming we oppose the deal while also blaming Democrats for potentially losing the team.

Time for the Illinois GOP to Change or Die
Time for the Illinois GOP to Change or Die

If Tuesday’s results for Republicans in the primary election, especially in statewide races, shows anything, it shows the GOP is in the worst position it has ever been to win in Illinois.

Ten Thoughts on Governor Pritzker's Budget and State of the State Address
Ten Thoughts on Governor Pritzker's Budget and State of the State Address

Governor JB Pritzker presented his eight state budget proposal to the General Assembly Wednesday. Here are ten thoughts on what the Governor had to say.

What Governor Pritzker Should Say in his Budget Address
What Governor Pritzker Should Say in his Budget Address

Governor JB Pritzker is set to give his eighth combined State of the State and budget address Wednesday to a joint session of the General Assembly. Here’s what he should say.

Handicapping the Congressional Primaries
Handicapping the Congressional Primaries

We’ve spent a lot of time over the past few days talking with insiders and operatives and elected officials about conditions on the ground for the state’s major congressional primaries.

Dems Have an Affordability Conundrum
Dems Have an Affordability Conundrum

Democrats who control the legislature are laser focused on their message this spring. They say (correctly) that cost of living, or affordability, is the cornerstone issue of the legislative session.

 

 
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