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Rep. Adam Niemerg Kicked Off March Ballot
Rep. Adam Niemerg Kicked Off March Ballot

Rep. Adam Niemerg (R-Dieterich) has been removed from the March primary ballot.

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NewsPatrick PfingstenJanuary 12, 2024
State Board of Elections Rules on Petition Challenges
State Board of Elections Rules on Petition Challenges

The Illinois State Board of Elections Thursday ruled on around 15 challenges to nominating petitions of candidates for the March primary Thursday.

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NewsPatrick PfingstenJanuary 12, 2024
Does it Matter Trump Didn't Sign Illinois "Loyalty Oath?"
Does it Matter Trump Didn't Sign Illinois "Loyalty Oath?"

A public radio story posted this weekend revealed former President Donald Trump did not sign and file a “loyalty oath” when he filed nominating petitions last week to appear on the Illinois primary ballot.

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NewsPatrick PfingstenJanuary 9, 2024
Bost and Bailey Continue to Spar Over Issues They Agree On
Bost and Bailey Continue to Spar Over Issues They Agree On

As Darren Bailey continues to attempt to drive the narrative in the his challenge of Congressman Mike Bost (R-Murphysboro), he continues to have a hard time showing any discernable policy difference with the incumbent.

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NewsPatrick PfingstenJanuary 9, 2024
Presidential Candidates and Delegates Begin Filing
Presidential Candidates and Delegates Begin Filing

President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump, the two leading contenders for their party presidential nominations this year, each filed nominating petitions Thursday morning to appear on the March 19 Illinois primary ballot.

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NewsPatrick PfingstenJanuary 5, 2024
GOP Shouldn't Fall for the Madigan Trap
GOP Shouldn't Fall for the Madigan Trap

A federal judge this week pushed former House Speaker Michael Madigan’s corruption trial from April to October while the U.S. Supreme Court reviews a case that could impact some of the bribery charges against the former powerful fixture in Illinois politics.

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OpinionPatrick PfingstenJanuary 5, 2024
69,000 Assault Weapons Registered by December 31
69,000 Assault Weapons Registered by December 31

After the new registry provision in the assault weapon ban law took effect January 1, Illinois State Police report around 69,000 weapons were registered before the end of December.

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NewsPatrick PfingstenJanuary 3, 2024
Bost First on TV in 12th District Primary
Bost First on TV in 12th District Primary

With eleven weeks remaining to the March primary, the hotly contested 12th Congressional District primary has hit the airwaves.

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NewsPatrick PfingstenJanuary 3, 2024
Schneider on Ukraine, Politics, and Gerrymandering
Schneider on Ukraine, Politics, and Gerrymandering

In more of our conversation with Congressman Brad Schneider (D-Highland Park), Schneider says the Republican-controlled House needs to step up for more funding for Ukraine’s war against Russia.

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NewsPatrick PfingstenDecember 21, 2023
Greenwood, Davis Petition Challenges Allege Fraud
Greenwood, Davis Petition Challenges Allege Fraud

The Illinoize received copies of a few petition challenges Tuesday. Here is a summary of what is being challenged.

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NewsPatrick PfingstenDecember 21, 2023
Ten Bold Crystal Ball Predictions for 2024
Ten Bold Crystal Ball Predictions for 2024

With the days waning before we turn the calendar to 2024, we decided to make ten bold predictions about what will happen in Illinois politics next year:

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OpinionPatrick PfingstenDecember 20, 2023
UPDATED: Schneider: "I Struggle With" Rise in Antisemitism
UPDATED: Schneider: "I Struggle With" Rise in Antisemitism

One of the two Jewish members of Illinois’ congressional delegation say he is concerned about a rise of antisemitism in the wake of the Hamas attack of Israel and ensuing conflict between Israel and Palestine.

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NewsPatrick PfingstenDecember 20, 2023
State Revenue Falls in November, Surplus Projected for Current Fiscal Year
State Revenue Falls in November, Surplus Projected for Current Fiscal Year

A new report from the Commission on Government Forecasting and Accountability (COGFA) shows state revenue underperformed expectation in November, but the state is still ahead of its pace from a year ago.

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NewsPatrick PfingstenDecember 20, 2023
Assault Weapons Ban, Registration Still in Effect as SCOTUS Denies Stay
Assault Weapons Ban, Registration Still in Effect as SCOTUS Denies Stay

The United States Supreme Court will not put a hold on the state’s assault weapon ban, denying a request from gun rights advocates to issue a stay just weeks before a January 1 deadline to register existing assault weapons with the state.

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NewsPatrick PfingstenDecember 18, 2023
Buckner on Migrant Chaos: "Not a Crisis"
Buckner on Migrant Chaos: "Not a Crisis"

A top House Democrat says he doesn’t consider Chicago’s influx of migrants and the struggle to shelter them a “crisis,” but a way to grow a state that has traditionally leaned on immigrants for growth.

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NewsPatrick PfingstenDecember 18, 2023
Harmon Chief of Staff Resigning, Replacement Named
Harmon Chief of Staff Resigning, Replacement Named

Jake Butcher, the close advisor and Chief of Staff to Senate President Don Harmon, is resigning at the end of the month, Harmon’s office announced Thursday.

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NewsPatrick PfingstenDecember 18, 2023
House GOP: Greenwood Petitions "Immediate Disqualifier"
House GOP: Greenwood Petitions "Immediate Disqualifier"

What is likely to be the most intense state house race in Illinois in 2024 is off to a testy start as Republicans are attempting to stop former Rep. LaToya Greenwood’s comeback attempt by accusing her of filing fraudulent petitions.

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NewsPatrick PfingstenDecember 14, 2023
Republican Rep. Niemerg Challenge Focuses on Failure to Notarize
Republican Rep. Niemerg Challenge Focuses on Failure to Notarize

A petition challenge of Rep. Adam Niemerg (R-Dieterich) has a few Republicans scratching their heads.

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NewsPatrick PfingstenDecember 14, 2023
Judge Won't Stop Assault Weapons Registry Before January 1 Deadline
Judge Won't Stop Assault Weapons Registry Before January 1 Deadline

With under three weeks remaining before the deadline to register assault weapons in Illinois, a federal judge declined to issue a stay in the law. Meanwhile, a state panel declined to approve Illinois State Police rules for the registry with time ticking down before the January 1st deadline.

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NewsPatrick PfingstenDecember 14, 2023
GOP Alleges Greenwood Petitions Show "Pattern of Fraud"
GOP Alleges Greenwood Petitions Show "Pattern of Fraud"

Illinois Republicans allege former Rep. LaToya Greenwood, who is hoping to make a comeback next year after losing her Metro East seat in 2022, took part in a “pattern of fraud” while gathering petition signatures.

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NewsPatrick PfingstenDecember 13, 2023
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