Social distancing and stay-at-home orders, instituted to combat the novel coronavirus pandemic, are in direct conflict with Illinois’ ballot eligibility requirements, the Libertarian and Green parties of Illinois allege in a lawsuit filed April 3. Both are considered “new” parties under state election rules, meaning a candidate running for office under those banners must receive […]
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Community health centers ask state for emergency funding
The novel coronavirus could “create long-lasting, devastating damage” to Illinois health care facilities that serve vulnerable communities. Community health centers are treating fewer patients than normal after all 390 locations around the state canceled routine and preventative medical visits to slow the spread of COVID-19 per guidance from federal and state officials. That means fewer […]
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Report: ‘Bullying’ rife in House Speaker’s office
An investigation into the “workplace culture” of Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan’s office found his former chief of staff contributed to a culture of bullying pervasive throughout the Capitol system. The review, conducted by former federal prosecutor and former executive inspector general Maggie Hickey, was called for in response to allegations of harassment. She currently […]
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Key state financial document six months late and counting
SPRINGFIELD — Illinois officials are six months late publishing an annual document presenting the state’s fiscal health in detail, and they are unsure when it will be released. The Comprehensive Annual Financial Report is used by ratings agencies to set the credit rating for the state — which in turn affects the interest rates Illinois […]
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Demanding action on liberalizing abortion law
Democratic lawmakers demanded their colleagues take action on a controversial, sweeping reproductive health care bill at a rally May 15 just outside the Statehouse. Their call for the Reproductive Health Act to get a committee hearing comes amid recent action by other states to restrict access to abortion procedures. The act, proposed in the House […]
