It appears Senate Republicans are trying their best to keep Rep. Tony McCombie (R-Savana) out of a potential Senate primary against freshman Sen. Win Stoller (R-Peoria) in 2022.
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As fundraising reports have been filed, we’re getting a better look at potential primary or general election races under the new legislative maps in 2022.
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House Speaker Nancy Pelosi has appointed Congressman Adam Kinzinger (R-Channahon) to the congressional panel aimed at investigating the January 6 insurrection and riot at the Capitol.
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473 days before the 2022 general election, Governor JB Pritzker is launching television ads, beginning this weekend.
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Laying out his plans for a second term Tuesday, Governor JB Pritzker said he supports free college to in-state students of working class families, free child care, and universal preschool.
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Federal prosecutors say they have 90,000 documents and secret recordings in evidence against Tim Mapes, the longtime Chief of Staff to former House Speaker Michael Madigan.
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In an announcement Monday that came as a surprise to few, Governor JB Pritzker announced he’s running for re-election in 2022.
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Legislative Inspector General Carol Pope made waves last week announcing she’s resigning in frustration about the ethics bill passed by the General Assembly this spring.
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Quarterly campaign finance reports were due before midnight Friday.
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Sources told The Illinoize that a negotiating session Tuesday on a stalled energy package continues at a stalemate, and Exelon is issuing a dire warning about nuclear plant closures.
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Legislative Inspector General Carol Pope, the main watchdog of the General Assembly, is resigning.
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After enacting an eviction moratorium in April of 2020, Governor JB Pritzker is ending the action and allowing eviction actions to resume August 1.
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Rock Island Mayor Mike Thoms says he’s likely to jump into the race in a newly drawn Senate district next year.
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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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