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In 2016, the Illinois Board of Elections and the state Republican Party were victims of cybersecurity breaches. But uncertainty lingers as to what the…
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Jamey Dunn is leaving the position of Illinois Issues editor. In this report, she reflects on her time working here and covering state government. She now…
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The presidential election highlighted a divide that is so deep that citizens in Illinois and across the country can’t even agree on the same set of facts.…
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New projections show nibbling around the edges of state budget problems won't help Illinois. The state went for nearly a year and a half without a full…
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The Illinois State Fair is an unofficial start of sorts to state level campaign season in Illinois. Although — with all the money being dumped into…
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Who should pay for the Illinois courts?Illinois’ judicial system is increasingly being funded by the men and women who find themselves in court. For both…
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Illinois political leaders’ performance on the budget is reminiscent of the losingest team in modern baseball. Commentary — “Can’t Anybody Here Play This…
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Last November, disgruntled voters in a Rust Belt state beset by economic decline, budget shortfalls and pension woes, booted their incumbent governor —…
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The country seems especially divided over the 2016 race for president. But there was a time in Illinois history when division led to bloodshed over…