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Illinois counties, cities go for Biden in big way

— March 23, 2020

Fears of the coronavirus seemed to have little impact on most area cities and counties as residents, in general, turned out to vote in about the same numbers they normally do. Armed…

Illinoisans vote in primary election amid coronavirus pandemic
— March 17, 2020

SPRINGFIELD – The outbreak of the novel coronavirus disease, COVID-19, in Illinois has shut down schools, businesses, restaurants, bars, universities, sporting events, state parks,…
Illinois House sends graduated tax question to voters
— May 31, 2019

SPRINGFIELD — A constitutional amendment that would allow the General Assembly to set higher tax rates on greater amounts of income passed its last legislative hurdle May 27 and will…
March to the Polls looks to energize voters
— October 10, 2018

After significantly underestimating turnout at its first two events, organizers of Saturday’s March to the Polls are stopping short of making any predictions. The event, born out…
Lipinski a no-show at 3rd Congressional District town hall
— March 27, 2017

It seems Republicans aren’t the only members of congress who are ducking constituents and refusing to hold town halls. Members of the 3rd Illinois District have grown frustrated with…

League of Women Voters kicks off Fair Maps campaign
— November 29, 2019

The League of Women Voters of Illinois will be participating in the League of Women Voters of the United States’ People-Powered Fair Maps Campaign. Members of the Illinois League…
Voters across Central Illinois region reject tax proposals
— November 12, 2018

Voters in Peoria, Tazewell and McLean counties turned out to their voting locations in large numbers to settle not only federal and state representation, but also ballot initiatives,…
Democratic candidates for governor court Illinois’ disabled voters
— January 29, 2018

The five men running to be the Democratic nominee for governor all boast of ties to the state’s disabled community. The candidates — Daniel Biss, Bob Daiber, Tio Hardiman, Chris…