illinois politics

Organizers said the pledge comes in response to what they describe as a sustained effort by extremist networks to influence U.S. politics, including in Illinois. #pledge #money #extremist

Sheehan argued the measure would undermine public safety by removing tools officers use to de-escalate volatile situations. #nonlethal #proposal #police

State Rep. Adam Niemerg, R-Dieterich, a founding member of the Illinois Freedom Caucus, said Visser’s background and recent political activism were key factors in the endorsement. #endorsement #statehouse

Lawmakers and providers argue that the split has led to confusion, overlapping oversight and increased administrative burdens. #dentalcare #bill

Peters has joined End Citizens United’s “Unrig Washington” campaign, which requires candidates to oppose dark money in elections and support a ban on members of Congress trading individual stocks. #endorsement #pac

The proposal does not expand what data is reported but aims to resolve long-standing inconsistencies among Illinois’ 108 election authorities in how that information is submitted to the state. #voter #election

Long said she plans to introduce the Heirs Property and Family Land & Home Equity Protection Act, a legislative package aimed at closing loopholes that allow family-owned property to be fractured or sold below market value. #property #candidate #policy

The bill, originally House Bill 1788 by Rep. Nicole La Ha, R-Homer Glen, to prioritize parks with accessibility features, remains in committee after Senate President Don Harmon never called it. #park #funding #handicap

“The same MAGA donors who financed that Republican budget maneuver are now investing in Donna Miller,” Peters said. #donors #race

“Campers should be free to gather around a campfire with friends and family without having to check with the government first,” Bailey said. #campfire #permit