Sen. Dave Syverson (R-Cherry Valley) is no stranger to a primary after a remap.
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The state will follow CDC guidance in schools this fall, requiring unvaccinated students and staff to wear masks. Those who are vaccinated will not be required to wear a mask.
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We’re taking the week off.
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Rep. Tony McCombie (R-Savanna) tells The Illinoize she’s likely to move and seek election in a new district next year, though it’s not clear yet if it will be for the House and Senate.
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A group of business and labor leaders say if coal-fired power plants in Illinois are required to close under a new energy bill, it will raise costs for consumers and put thousands out of a job.
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Illinois received its first credit rating upgrade since the Ryan administration Tuesday, drawing cheers from governing Democrats and criticism from Republicans.
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Governor JB Pritzker has signed legislation allowing college athletes to profit from their name, image, and likeness, changing the game in “amateur” college athletics.
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New Supreme Court districts enacted by the General Assembly in May will surely have an impact on the makeup of the Supreme Court beyond the 2022 election, but it isn’t clear yet how competitive the new districts will be and who may be coming or going from the current court.
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Governor JB Pritzker doesn’t appear like he wants the state involved in a potential move by the Chicago Bears from Soldier Field on the Chicago lakefront to suburban Arlington Heights.
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The Illinois Gaming Board is moving forward with a plan to allow the proposed new Hard Rock Casino in Rockford to operate in temporary facilities until a permanent casino is built.
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If Congresswoman Mary Miller (R-Oakland) wanted to be taken seriously, her first six months in office have shown she’s largely unwilling to do the things it takes for someone to be an effective member of Congress and has tied her political fortunes to the proverbial looney bin.
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A U.S. Supreme Court ruling Monday delivered a major blow to universities, and the NCAA, who have maintained college athletes are not allowed to earn income, especially using their name, image, and likeness.
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If there’s a favorite in the GOP field for Governor right now, it’s probably Sen. Darren Bailey (R-Xenia).
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Southwest suburban Sen. Michael Hastings (D-Frankfort) is dropping his bid for Illinois Secretary of State.
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The legislature came and went from Springfield this week without reaching a deal on a long-discussed energy bill.
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Republicans have more confidence 2021 lawsuits over the Democratic-drawn redistricting plan will fare better than similar suits in 2011.
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Negotiations between lawmakers, Governor JB Pritzker’s office, energy utilities, environmentalists, and unions broke down again Tuesday, sending the Illinois Senate home without a deal on a major energy package.
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Some business leaders fear the fund used to pay out unemployment claims is billions of dollars underwater.
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With about 24 hours before the Senate returns to Springfield to vote on a wide-ranging energy package, details are still under negotiation and passage isn’t yet assured.
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The Mexican American Legal Defense and Education Fund (MALDEF) has filed suit over new legislative district maps, claiming the plans violate the U.S. Constitution.
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