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Gov. JB Pritzker, lawmakers moving sluggishly on Illinois ethics law reforms despite uptick in convictions
Since 2019, 11 now-former lawmakers have been convicted of crimes, but strengthening Illinois’ ethical safeguards is not at ...
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Senate race to replace Durbin boasts ‘at least a dozen’ serious contenders
Jim Vondruska/For Sun-Times Share The gloves are off in one of the most competitive Senate primary races Illinois has seen in decades. Expect Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton, Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi ...
Senate Democratic retirements clear the way for a new generation: From the Politics Desk
Durbin is the fourth Senate Democrat to announce retirement plans ahead of next year’s midterm elections, along with Gary ...
Brandon Bisbey: To protect higher education in Illinois, focus on collaboration, not competition
Gov. JB Pritzker’s community college expansion plan would further diminish resources for public universities in Illinois.
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A lying senator or the 'Dirksen Two Step'? Jury considering case against Sen. Emil Jones III
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