illinois politics

According to the Clerk’s Office, students from 24 Cook County high schools are being trained this week to operate the on-campus early voting sites. #voting #chicagobears #highschools

The event is being organized by Demi Palecek, a Democratic candidate for Illinois State Representative in the 13th District, who said the goal is to bridge the gap between online political engagement and on-the-ground organizing. #politics #progressiveinfluencers #event

The Supreme Court last week blocked Trump from sending federalized National Guard troops to Illinois, which Pritzker called a check on executive overreach.  #supremecourt #ruling #nationalguard

Madigan filed a notice of appeal on July 23. On Nov. 3, the ex-speaker’s attorneys filed a brief arguing that he is entitled to acquittal on all counts of his conviction. #appeal #michaelmadigan

Part of the law requires firearms to be stored if there is anyone not eligible under federal and state law to handle a firearm. #law #firearms #bill

The mayor repeated his opposition to a debt collection measure in the council-approved budget, which allows the city to sell city debt to private collectors. #budget #chicago

The proposed changes are intended to address gaps that lawmakers say have put communities, crime victims, and first responders at risk since the SAFE-T Act took effect. #letter #safe-t

The new program adds to CSU’s existing athletic offerings, which include golf, volleyball, cross country and track, along with men’s and women’s basketball. #university #football

The ad, narrated over clips from news coverage, opens with the line, “Willie Preston is a fighter who runs toward trouble,” framing the Chicago Democrat as someone who intervenes when others hesitate. #ad #campaign #election

Opponents say these policies prioritize foreign labor and immigration reform at a time when many Illinois residents are struggling with unemployment, wage stagnation and rising housing costs. #immigration #blackcommunity