The Democratic justice needs 60% of the vote in a largely Republican district. If he loses, it could help Republicans pave a path toward conservative control of the court.
Gov. JB Pritzker announced a suspension of in-person dining and bar service in certain suburban counties starting Friday as COVID-19 cases continue to rise.
DuPage, Will and Kane counties could see bar and restaurant closures as cases surge across the state. Chicago’s mayor is telling Chicagoans to resist “COVID fatigue.“
Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle unveiled a $6.9 billion proposed budget that relies on some small fee increases, tapping reserves, but no new taxes to offset losses from the pandemic.
A top ComEd executive detailed how the power company funneled no-work contracts to Madigan’s political allies through a handful of Springfield lobbying firms.
The Illinois House investigation into possible Madigan misconduct reconvenes one hour after a hearing for ComEd’s former top in-house lobbyist, who is expected to plead guilty.
Under a 1983 state law, the Citizens Utility Board can’t accept power company money. But WBEZ has found it took in $11.5 million from ComEd-funded foundations.