House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries met in a Zoom meeting with members of the Illinois congressional delegation Monday to talk about redistricting in the state — an effort that is already triggering concern among lawmakers who fear the changes could dilute Black political power.

The U.S. Supreme Court heard arguments Wednesday in a case that could decide whether political candidates have the right to challenge Illinois’ vote-by-mail law in court.

The U.S. Supreme Court heard arguments Wednesday in a case that could decide whether political candidates have the right to challenge Illinois’ vote-by-mail law in court.

Majority of Supreme Court signaled that it would allow candidates for federal office to challenge state elections laws without having to prove harm.

As veto session begins and power goes back to the Democratic majority state legislature, the consequences of a single-party state are more evident than ever.

Daley and LaHood’s group, Fair Maps Illinois, is beginning the process of gathering the signatures necessary to put a referendum on the ballot, and that’s no small feat. They’ll need about 400,000 folks to sign their petition by May, a process they estimate will take as much as $4 million to accomplish.

H ENDERSON, Ky (WEHT) – Illinois State Representative Margaret Croke’s campaign for Illinois State Comptroller has reported the latest fundraising figures. According to a release, the campaign reported over $425,000 raised and $510,000 cash on hand.

The Supreme Court will be hearing arguments about an Illinois law that could allow officials to count mail-in ballots that are received after Election Day.

A former Chicago Alderman is looking to become the state’s next chief legal officer. Bob Fioretti is throwing his hat in the ring in the race for Illinois Attorney General. WBBM’s Andy Dahn reports.