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Decision 2022

Illinois Libertarians file statewide slate for general election

SPRINGFIELD (The Center Square) – There could be a third-party candidate on the ballot for various statewide offices with a slate of Libertarians filing nominating petitions in Illinois. The Democrats and Republicans had their primary late last month. The winner from those party primaries heads to the November elections. Monday was the final day that non-established, independent or new party candidates had to file their petitions. Their signature threshold to get on the ballot is much higher than for the Republicans […]

July 11, 2022 3

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KNAPP: Third party?
America doesn't even have a second party

A June 29 Associated Press/NORC finds that 85% of Americans — including 92% of self-identified Republicans and 78% of self-identified Democrats — say “things in this country are headed in the wrong direction.” Meanwhile, national support for a “third” political party remains high — 62% as of last year’s Gallup Survey — yet no actually existing party outside the Democratic and Republican establishments seems able to get much traction. Third party labor in politics The Libertarian, Green, Constitution, and numerous […]

July 11, 2022 3

Financial News

SLYDER: Could the U.S. trucker convoy be coming?

As the Canadian 'freedom' convoy heats up, there is a question on many minds in the U.S. Could we see a similar movement here? The short answer is... maybe. There is growing momentum in the anti-mandate community on Facebook and other social media pointing to a U.S. freedom convoy. That could start at any time. This momentum is being fueled by politicians such as Sen. Rand Paul. Paul is among others urging protesters to disrupt the Super Bowl and State […]

February 19, 2022 4

John Milhiser Illinois Secretary of State

Decision 2022

Second Republican runs for Illinois Secretary of State

SPRINGFIELD – A former federal and Springfield-area prosecutor is the latest candidate for Illinois Secretary of State. John Milhiser describes himself in a news release as having a “commitment to justice and public service” describing himself as both a successful federal and Sangamon County prosecutor. He says he’s not a career politician despite having run for office before. However, he wants to help “restore faith in state government and our leaders,” claiming the “culture of corruption” still exists in Springfield. […]

January 6, 2022 4

Capitol News Illinois

Pritzker signs revised state legislative maps
Challenges likely in both state and federal courts

SPRINGFIELD (Capitol News Illinois) – Despite opposition from Republicans as well as reform groups, Gov. JB Pritzker on Friday signed into law the revised state legislative district maps that lawmakers passed in August, opening the door to almost certain court challenges. “These legislative maps align with the landmark Voting Rights Act and will help ensure Illinois’ diversity is reflected in the halls of government,” Pritzker said in a statement. But not everyone agrees that the maps do reflect the state’s […]

September 24, 2021 3

Illinois

Illinois House to return to Springfield Thursday for further energy negotiations
Municipal coal plants remain the hang-up ahead of key nuclear deadline

SPRINGFIELD (Capitol News Illinois) – The Illinois House is scheduled to return to Springfield Thursday to try again at passing an elusive energy regulation overhaul days after the governor’s office announced support for a new proposal. It’s the latest push for a legislative accomplishment that has eluded Gov. JB Pritzker in his three years in office, and it’s up against a Monday deadline set by nuclear energy generator Exelon. The company has announced that after that date its Byron Generating […]

September 7, 2021 1

Capitol News Illinois

Illinois lawmakers schedule Aug. 31 session to redraw legislative maps in light of census data
Republicans say the matter should go to a bipartisan commission

SPRINGFIELD (Capitol News Illinois) – Lawmakers will head back to the Capitol on Tuesday, Aug. 31, to consider changes to the legislative maps that Gov. JB Pritzker signed into law earlier this year. Those maps – which set the new boundaries for the 118 state House and 59 state Senate districts for the next decade – were passed based on survey data in May, as the full U.S. Census block-level numbers were not made available until Aug. 12. The release […]

August 21, 2021 2

Capitol News Illinois

Democratic leaders seek to dismiss redistricting lawsuits
Virtual hearing set for week after U.S. Census data is officially released

SPRINGFIELD (Capitol News Illinois) – Lawyers for Illinois’ Democratic legislative leaders last week filed a motion to dismiss a lawsuit from Republicans and a Mexican American advocacy group regarding newly drawn legislative maps, calling the challenge “purely speculative” until full U.S. Census data is released. The motion, filed Friday, was an expected move following a Wednesday, July 14, status hearing for two consolidated lawsuits filed by Republican legislative leaders Sen. Dan McConchie (R-Hawthorn Woods), and Rep. Jim Durkin (R-Western Springs), […]

July 20, 2021 2

Capitol News Illinois

Pritzker, Stratton announce reelection bid
Pandemic response emphasized in first video ad

SPRINGFIELD (Capitol News Illinois) – Democratic Gov. JB Pritzker announced Monday he will seek a second term, joined once again by Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton as a running mate. In a three-minute kickoff video ending with the tagline “strong leadership in tough times,” the governor emphasized his response to the COVID-19 pandemic and contrasted himself to former U.S. President Donald Trump, with whom Pritzker frequently sparred during the height of the pandemic. “When I ran for governor four years ago, […]

July 19, 2021 1

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political news

Illinois Libertarians file statewide slate for general election

KNAPP: Third party?
America doesn't even have a second party

America doesn't even have a second party

SLYDER: Could the U.S. trucker convoy be coming?

Second Republican runs for Illinois Secretary of State

Pritzker signs revised state legislative maps
Challenges likely in both state and federal courts

Challenges likely in both state and federal courts

Illinois House to return to Springfield Thursday for further energy negotiations
Municipal coal plants remain the hang-up ahead of key nuclear deadline

Municipal coal plants remain the hang-up ahead of key nuclear deadline

Illinois lawmakers schedule Aug. 31 session to redraw legislative maps in light of census data
Republicans say the matter should go to a bipartisan commission

Republicans say the matter should go to a bipartisan commission

Democratic leaders seek to dismiss redistricting lawsuits
Virtual hearing set for week after U.S. Census data is officially released

Virtual hearing set for week after U.S. Census data is officially released

Pritzker, Stratton announce reelection bid
Pandemic response emphasized in first video ad

Pandemic response emphasized in first video ad

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