Constitution

U.S. Rep. Lauren Underwood Votes To Impeach Trump

By Connie Kuntz • Jan 13, 2021

Illinois 14th District Congresswoman Lauren Underwood said she was at the Capitol when it was breached. She called the deadly attack "an infuriating and un-American disgrace." She said President Donald Trump incited the insurrection and directed violence towards the United States Congress, a separate but equal branch of government. 

"There should be no historical sanctuary for those who ignited the fire," Underwood said.

Perspective: More Perfect?

By Joseph Flynn • May 15, 2019
Public Domain

Recently I subscribed to the More Perfect podcast. Across its three seasons, the podcast takes a deep dive into the Supreme Court and the Constitution. When was the last time you read the Constitution? In all its flaws, like the 3/5 Compromise, it is nonetheless a brilliant document. 

 

Voters Get Chance To Change State Constitution On Funding Road Projects

By • Sep 26, 2016
"Construction Cones" by Flickr User The Tire Zoo / (CC X 2.0)

Illinois voters will vote this fall on a constitutional amendment affecting road funding.  

In the past, the state has reallocated road funding to plug holes in the budget.  

Fed up with this move, road contractors and construction workers had an idea:  Amend the Illinois Constitution so these funds must be used on transportation needs, and nothing else.

Lawmakers overwhelmingly agreed to put the amendment on this year's ballot.    

U.S. Citizenship Issue Won't Keep Candidates Off Illinois Ballot

By Sarah Mueller • Feb 2, 2016
League of Women Voters

A Democratic presidential candidate and two Republicans will stay on the Illinois ballot.

    

The State Board of Elections dismissed an objection to the candidacy of Democrat Hillary Clinton.

The board ruled Republican U.S. Senators Marco Rubio and Ted Cruz can also stay on the ballot.

Two Illinois residents raised questions about the legality of Cruz and Rubio running for president. 

One of the objectors is William Graham of Glen Ellyn. He says the senators are U.S. citizens, but they are not natural-born citizens under the law.