Amid Democratic scandals, Illinois Republicans hoping to flip legislative seats
Republicans trying to keep the focus on taxes passed by Democrats, cost of living.
Ethics
Illinois Democrats focused on Trump as they seek third sweep of statewide races
Illinois Democrats made Donald Trump the main target of their State Fair message.
Rep. Harry Benton resigns, withdraws name from ballot amid ethics investigation
Rep. Harry Benton resigned from the Illinois House on Friday in the wake of a legislative inspector general investigation that ...
Speaker Welch to Rep. Harry Benton: Resign or be expelled
Illinois House Speaker Emanuel “Chris” Welch on Wednesday called for embattled Rep. Harry Benton to resign and promised to initiate ...
COVID-era public health chief fined $150K for ethics violation
Dr. Ngozi Ezike, the state’s top doctor during the COVID-19 pandemic, agreed to pay a $150,000 fine after admitting to ...
Former Gov. Pat Quinn backs GOP-sponsored ethics amendment
Former Democratic Gov. Pat Quinn joined Republican Rep. Ryan Spain Tuesday in calling for a constitutional amendment that would allow ...
Illinois proposal calls for expanding vote-by-mail
State rep. proposes measure that would allow all-mail elections in some areas
Legislative watchdog Michael McCuskey sees job as educational opportunity
As Legislative Inspector General, Michael McCuskey is charged with investigating complaints of corruption or other misconduct from members of the ...
Legislature approves bill to tighten restrictions on red-light camera industry
Lawmakers in Springfield have unanimously approved a measure that would place new restrictions on the red-light and speed camera industry’s ...
House passes bill to bar officials convicted of corruption from holding public office
The Illinois House passed a bill Friday that would bar anyone convicted of a felony, bribery, perjury or misuse of ...
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