Half million voters seek end to legislative gerrymandering
An Illinois group called “Yes for Independent Maps” wants to leave legislative gerrymandering in the hands of an independent commission of experts, a push that faces opposition from Illinois House...
View ArticleGov. Quinn signs minimum-wage increase measure for fall ballot
Voters will have the chance to decide if the state’s minimum wage should be increased to $10. According to Chicago Sun-Times’ Early & Often: Flanked by activists and elected officials, Gov. Pat...
View ArticleGov. Pat Quinn signs same-day voter registration bill in Oak Park
Illinois residents will be able to register to vote on Election Day, have more time to vote early and not be required to bring photo identification to vote early under a plan signed into law Tuesday by...
View ArticleCook County board sends assault weapon referendum to ballot
The decision to enact stricter gun laws, ban the sale of assault weapons and increase background checks will be left up to Cook County voters who will be given a chance to weigh in on the measure voted...
View ArticleCook County voters can apply online for mail ballots
Cook County Clerk David Orr announced suburban Cook County voters may now apply online for mail ballots for the Nov. 4 General Election. Those who wish to apply for a mail ballot can do so online from...
View ArticleVallas: gubernatorial candidates worlds apart
Democrat Paul Vallas has an upbeat, cheerful demeanor, but he was more than amused Sunday at a candidates’ meet and greet in a Kildeer home, Lake County. The former CEO of Chicago Public Schools and...
View ArticlePark Ridge, Niles, Skokie to host early voting beginning Oct. 20
Park Ridge and Niles will again be sites for early voting ahead of the Nov. 4 election. Early voting opportunities will be available Oct. 20 through Nov. 2 at Park Ridge City Hall, 505 Butler Place,...
View ArticleState rep candidate voted in Illinois and Wisconsin
Republican Kathy Myalls is urging voters to elect her to a seat in the Illinois State Legislature. But will she vote for herself? It’s a fair question, since records show Myalls has voted in both...
View Article17th district candidates differ on minimum wage, property taxes
WILMETTE — At a candidates forum Saturday in Wilmette, Democratic 17th State House District incumbent Laura Fine defended herself against allegations from Republican challenger Kathy Myalls that she...
View ArticleRecords show Myalls with primary residences in two states
A candidate for the Illinois General Assembly’s 17th District, already having had to answer questions about alternately voting in Wisconsin and Illinois in recent elections, has admitted that records...
View ArticleKetchup-gate: Rauner campaign says hot dog with ketchup wasn’t for the candidate
While Twitter was blowing up with rumors that Bruce Rauner had committed the unforgivable sin of ordering a hot dog with ketchup, a campaign staffer set the record straight. The Republican...
View ArticleCook County election information and coverage
It is election night in Cook County and there are several important races to keep an eye on: Cook County Board of Commissioners 11 of the 17 seats on the Cook County Board of Commissioners are up for...
View ArticleDick Durbin projected to win fourth term in U.S. Senate
U.S. Sen Dick Durbin will be re-elected to a fourth term in the Senate, according to projects from all of the major television networks. FOX, ABC, NBC, CBS all projecting Durbin the Senate winner. —...
View ArticleCook County 2014 election live social roundup
Tonight is election night in Cook County. Check back here for social media updates, pictures and stories on everything from the Cook County Commissioner races to the Illinois gubernatorial election....
View ArticleFine takes 17th House District, turns away Myalls
At 9:15 p.m. Tuesday, a victory whoop filled the Patriot Room at Wildfire restaurant in Glenview, broadcasting Laura Fine’s in-the-bank return to the Illinois House. With only five of 87 precincts...
View ArticleSchakowsky cruises to ninth term of office
A string of Republican victories both nationally and in the Illinois Governor’s race definitely dampened the satisfaction U.S. Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky, D-9th, was feeling at her own re-election to...
View ArticleDistrict 68 incumbents endorsed by committee
Now that the 2014 mid-year elections are in the rear view mirror, it’s time to set sights on the spring 2015 election when local candidates will be looking to fill seats on school and park and other...
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