Posts Tagged ‘Springfield’
Mapping Juliana Stratton’s U.S. Senate Democratic primary win
The foundation of Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton’s larger-than-expected victory in the Democratic primary for Illinois’ open U.S. Senate was laid with a dominant performance in Chicago but padded by a surprisingly strong performance downstate. She also kept up with Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi in the Chicago suburbs.
Read More‘Illinois farmers can feed Illinois’: State grant program offers assistance
Illinois food producers and businesses can apply for a share of $3.6 million in funding to support local food systems.
Read MoreMoore: How ‘Strattmentum’ upended Krishnamoorthi’s once-seemingly inevitable Senate path
Everyone has a take on the impact the flood of money had on the Democratic U.S. Senate primary. Brenden Moore’s? Money was obviously a factor. The leading candidates needed it to communicate with voters. But money isn’t worth anything without a winning message and an effective messenger to deliver it.
Read MoreMargaret Croke wins Democratic primary for Illinois comptroller
Croke’s win solidified what was an impressive election night for candidates endorsed by Gov. JB Pritzker.
Read MoreCompanies could be on the hook for work-related activities before and after shifts start, court rules
Two former Amazon employees sued the company, arguing they should be compensated for time spent on health screenings during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Read MoreLawyers say D.C. court’s decision striking down large-capacity magazine ban should be applied to Illinois
Recent decision by a local Washington, D.C., court is being cited as precedent in a case challenging Illinois’ assault weapons ban.
Read MoreHuman service advocates say they are worried after Pritzker’s status-quo budget proposal
Some advocates expressed concern over the state’s inability to offset federal funding cuts.
Read MoreMoore: After sounding the alarm, Pritzker says Illinois answered the call
Brenden Moore on the governor’s State of the State address: After sounding the alarm in 2025, Pritzker says in this year’s address that Illinois answered the call.
Read MoreBattle over data centers in Illinois pits consumer costs vs. state competitiveness
Lawmakers are trying again to regulate the data center industry as Pritzker moves to pause incentives.
Read MoreFormer ComEd exec-turned-FBI mole in Madigan probe sentenced to probation
Former ComEd executive Fidel Marquez was sentenced to probation for his role in bribing ex-Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan.
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