Politics

Schofield brings more than 20 years of experience in state and local government, according to the campaign. She currently serves as president of the McHenry County Mental Health Board and as a vice chair of the Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning. #equality #independent

According to the Will County Clerk’s Office, officials are continuing to follow applicable state and federal election laws and have not identified any changes resulting from the Supreme Court’s action that would affect the upcoming Illinois general election. #willcounty #mail #supremecourt

Cummings partnered with Black Men United and Bishop John Harrell for the giveaway, which marked the final installment of a week of community-focused activities organized through Operation Legacy: Give Back. #giveaway #terrycummings #blueisland

The visit offered a firsthand look at the operations center, where the Cook County Clerk’s Office monitors and manages election activities for more than 1.7 million registered voters in suburban Cook County. #cookcounty #tour #vote

Bishop’s campaign released a 44-minute-long video where Jackson, a self-described progressive, said Briel made sexual comments to her and other staff, used and shared drugs such as Adderall and marijuana in her taxpayer-funded office, and more. #centersquare #harassment #staffer

Corbett also pointed to McCuskey's comments regarding whether complaints or investigations involving other lawmakers had been filed. In one portion of the interview, McCuskey appeared to acknowledge that he had disclosed information he should not have shared. #independent #ethics #collincorbett

“When they make those restructuring decisions based on market indicators, business environment, they look at where it costs the least to produce their goods and services,” Balkema said. “In this case, Illinois clearly did not make that list.” #jobs #centersquare

And Gov. JB Pritzker on Friday announced his appointments to the new Northern Illinois Transit Authority board, which will replace the Regional Transportation Authority next month as the body overseeing the Chicago Transit Authority, Metra commuter rail and Pace Suburban Bus. #transportation #capitolnewsillinois

Following the investigation and resignation of Benton this summer, Welch faced scrutiny both from his caucus and across the aisle over his handling of early complaints of sexual harassment by Benton, and his financial support for Benton’s previous reelection campaign thereafter. #centersquare #politics

GOP gubernatorial candidate Darren Bailey, who trails far behind Pritzker in fundraising, said Thursday Pritzker’s billionaire status can only help him so much. #centersquare #statefair #finance