Despite gubernatorial primary, early voting in Illinois has been slow
(The Center Square) – With Illinois’ primary election day less than a week away, early voting continues to lag. This is the latest the primary election has been held in Illinois in nearly 100 years. The primary
Commission on Illinois’ firearms restraining order law meets; gun rights group says law is unconstitutional
(The Center Square) – After the Illinois State Police convened a commission to increase awareness about the state’s firearm restraining order law, the executive director of the Illinois State Rifle Association says the issue is likely to
Judge sentences former Illinois state lawmaker Thomas Cullerton to a year in prison for embezzlement
(The Center Square) – A federal judge sentenced a former Illinois state senator to a year and a day in prison Tuesday after the lawmaker pleaded guilty to fraudulently taking salary and benefits from a labor union.
Fulgenzi Won’t Run For Re-Election To Springfield City Council
A Springfield alderman has announced that he will not seek re-election next year. Ward 4 Alderman John Fulgenzi has decided not to seek a third term. In addition to serving on the City Council since 2015,
Davis, Miller Neck And Neck In New Polls Ahead Of Trump Appearance
Two new polls indicate the bitter primary fight between Republican Congressmen Rodney Davis and Mary Miller is a virtual dead heat. A poll commissioned by the Illinoize political newsletter gives Davis just a three-point lead over
Bailey Endorses Gray Over Butler In 95th House District
Republican candidate for governor Darren Bailey is once again supporting a challenger against a local incumbent GOP lawmaker in next week’s primary. Bailey is endorsing Kent Gray over long-time Republican Representative Tim Butler in the 95th
Gas Stations Plan Response If Forced To Post Tax Relief Signage
If Illinois gas stations are forced to post signs giving lawmakers credit for a temporary suspension of a portion of the state’s gas tax, a trade group says they’ll post that… and a whole lot more.
Springfield Seeks Public Comment On Housing Plan
The City of Springfield is seeking public comment on its annual action plan for housing in the community. The plan is required for the city to be eligible to receive federal community development block grant funds.
Mortgage Lender Gets Prison In Wire Fraud Case
A former mortgage lender has been sentenced to 30 months in federal prison on wire fraud charges. 48-year-old Christopher Schaller of Rochester pleaded guilty in 2020 to using his position at Diamond Residential Mortgage in Springfield
Former State Senator Sentenced To Prison For Embezzlement
A former Illinois lawmaker will serve a year in prison for collecting nearly a quarter-million-dollars for a job in which he did not actually do any work. Former Democratic state senator Tom Cullerton pleaded guilty back