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Decision 2024

Kennedy Jr. campaign surpasses 1 million signatures nationwide

Robert F. Kennedy Jr., partner with Morgan & Morgan PA and 2024 independent presidential candidate, during a campaign event in Oakland, California, US, on Tuesday, March 26, 2024. Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is tapping philanthropist and technology entrepreneur Nicole Shanahan as his running mate, a move that offers to boost his independent presidential bid among women and Democratic voters. Photographer: David Paul Morris/Bloomberg "51 mazes laced with minefields,” is how Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s senior campaign adviser Nick Brana describes […]

todayAugust 3, 2024 47

Robert F. Kennedy Jr.

Decision 2024

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. submits petition signatures in Illinois

SPRINGFIELD -- Supporters and staffers of Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s Independent presidential campaign gathered in Springfield on Monday, June 24 to turn in petition signatures to get Kennedy on the Illinois ballot. The event kicked off with a celebratory lunch at Home Plate Bar and Grill with the group turning in signatures with the Illinois State Board of Elections shortly after 1 p.m. Kennedy initially ran in the Democratic Party primary but announced in October 2023 that he would run […]

todayJune 28, 2024 22

Tarr guilty

Illinois

Tarr found guilty on murder, attempted murder charges

Charges stem from Thanksgiving Day 2021 shootings in Farmersville

HILLSBORO -- More than two years after Leslie Reeves was killed and Christopher Smith was nearly killed on Thanksgiving Day 2021 in Farmersville, a jury of eight women and six men gathered in the Montgomery County Courthouse to decide the fate of the accused, Robert Tarr. This trial, presided over by Judge Christopher Matoush, began on Tuesday, April 23, following a day and a half of jury selection. Once the jury was sworn in and instructed by Judge Matoush on […]

todayMay 1, 2024 49

Illinois Trump

Capitol News Illinois

Illinois ballot challenge of Trump to move forward

Cook County judge declines to stay case pending U.S. Supreme Court ruling in Colorado case

CHICAGO (Capitol News Illinois) -- A Cook County judge ruled Wednesday that a case seeking to bar former President Donald Trump from the March 19 Republican primary ballot in Illinois will move forward independently of a similar case pending before the U.S. Supreme Court. Following a brief hearing conducted by videoconference, Judge Tracie Porter denied a motion by the Trump campaign to delay the proceedings until after the Supreme Court rules in a similar case from Colorado. She said she […]

todayFebruary 7, 2024 14

Illinois Trump

Capitol News Illinois

Trump faces ballot challenge in Illinois

Objectors say he’s disqualified under 14th Amendment for role in Jan. 6 Capitol riots

SPRINGFIELD (Capitol News Illinois) -- Illinois is now among the growing list of states in which former President Donald Trump will have to fight to have his name appear on the 2024 election ballots. A group of five voters filed a joint objection to Trump’s candidacy Thursday, arguing that Trump should be disqualified under the 14th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, which prohibits anyone who took part in an insurrection against the United States from holding federal office. The objection alleges […]

todayJanuary 5, 2024 18

Illinois

Illinois

Illinois legislators seek to protect children on social media

SPRINGFIELD (The Center Square) – The Illinois Senate Judiciary Committee heard testimony from advocates for a measure that regulates social media companies to protect children.  Senate Bill 1126 would implement new regulations to protect children from the dangers of social media to avoid predators' hateful speech and create a safer environment for children overall.  State Sen. Sue Rezin (R-Morris) explained the goal of the bill.  "Today's discussions are crucial about how to enhance online safety for children to create a safer […]

todaySeptember 21, 2023 33

2024 primary

Decision 2024

Primary petitioning in Montgomery County begins Tuesday

HILLSBORO -- Established party candidates of the Democratic and Republican parties interested in running for county offices to be nominated or elected in the March 19, 2024 primary may now receive petitions from the office of Montgomery County Clerk Sandy Leitheiser. The circulation period begins Tuesday, September 5. The filing period for nominating papers is from November 27 to December 4. County offices to be nominated in the March primary include State's Attorney, circuit clerk, and coroner. In addition, there […]

todaySeptember 3, 2023 6

Tarr

Illinois

Tarr made pre-trial appearance Friday

HILLSBORO -- A man facing murder and attempted murder charges made an appearance Friday in Montgomery County court. Robert J. Tarr of Collinsville appeared in court Friday before Circuit Judge Christopher Matoush. Discovery continues to be sought, while both the prosecution and defense are anticipating an agreement. This agreement would allow for the increase of the maximum cap for expert witness fees, which are currently near the current cap. The court agrees to review the matter as basketwork and set […]

todayJuly 23, 2023 30

vote election Montgomery County

Decision 2023

Montgomery County consolidated election races

This spring, voters in Montgomery County will get the chance to select officer-holders in cities and villages, school districts, library districts, park districts, regional school boards, and community college boards. The consolidated election is set for Tuesday, April 4. Candidates who filed with local election authorities are below. Municipal In Butler, three candidates are running for three trustee seats: Cary Cunningham Jr., Cathy Shepherd, and Rachelle Shepherd. In Coalton, two candidates seek three full-term trustee seats: Steve Lee and Rodney […]

todayJanuary 23, 2023 51

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