The Illinois State Fair’s annual political days, currently Governor’s Day and Republican Day, typically have a higher profile in election years.
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When Bill Holland retired as Auditor General in 2015, he received one of the rarest send-offs in politics: bipartisan acclaim.
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It appears Governor JB Pritzker was among finalists still under consideration for Vice President Kamala Harris’ running mate until at least late in the weekend, sources say, potentially even until Monday.
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United States Senator Dick Durbin set off a new round of speculation about his political future Monday, claiming he hadn’t made up his mind about running for a sixth-term in the U.S. Senate in two years.
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Governor JB Pritzker signed legislation Monday ending the state’s tax on groceries, but it is expected to pull tens of millions of dollars out of municipal budgets, leaving local officials with the decision of how to close the hole.
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Former Governor Jim Edgar, a Republican, is once again bucking his party and says he will vote for Democrat Kamala Harris for President in November, a move he is calling a “vote against” GOP nominee Donald Trump.
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A group of House Democrat staffers attempting to form a union are shooting back at an effort by House Speaker Chris Welch to have their lawsuit seeking recognition of the union dismissed.
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If Governor JB Pritzker joins the ticket as Vice President Kamala Harris’ running mate or would leave Illinois to join a potential Harris administration in the cabinet, it would set off a series of events that would potentially lead to chaos in Illinois government and politics.
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Tensions appear to be growing between Governor JB Pritzker, Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson, and his largest lobby of supporters, the Chicago Teachers Union.
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In the wake of the fatal police killing of unarmed Springfield resident Sonya Massey by a Sangamon County Sheriff’s Deputy earlier this month, the Speaker of the Illinois House isn’t ruling out further legislation on police reform.
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Governor JB Pritzker continued to play coy through the weekend on speculation he was interested in serving as Vice President Kamala Harris’ running mate and denied he had spoken with her campaign.
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Multiple Republican insiders say they’re concerned the GOP is squandering its chance to pick up the state’s only competitive congressional seat in November.
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You have to assume Governor JB Pritzker has been sitting down in his 20,000 square foot mansion the past few days doing what we all do when we have to make a big life decision: make a pros and cons list.
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A top Illinois Democrat says Governor JB Pritzker is “very interested” in serving as Vice President.
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Illinois Senator Dick Durbin said Monday he waited until Monday morning to endorse Vice President Kamala Harris for the party’s presidential nomination out of deference to President Biden.
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The likely ascension of Vice President Kamala Harris to the top of the Democratic ticket this fall could have impact on down ballot races, including multiple contests for the Illinois House, Republican and Democrat consultants tell The Illinoize.
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After President Joe Biden endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris Sunday, it seemed there was a narrow path for Governor JB Pritzker to seek the Democratic nomination for President. On Monday morning, Pritzker endorsed Harris.
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Conventional wisdom would tell you Republicans in Illinois won’t do well in congressional and legislative races this fall. But a top Republican says there’s reason for optimism.
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While a dozen or more House races could be up for grabs in November, a combination of heavily gerrymandered districts and Democratic fundraising dominance make it likely no Senate races will change hands, or potentially, be particularly competitive in November.
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While multiple Republican lawmakers who represent House districts won by President Joe Biden in 2020 face potential uphill battles in November, some also face fundraising disadvantages headed into the fall.
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