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ComEd hit with criminal charges, feds implicate Madigan

CHICAGO (The Center Square) – Referring to him as “Public Official A,” the U.S. Attorney’s Office implicated House Speaker Michael Madigan in announcing criminal charges against utility company ComEd. The utility, which provides power to much of northern Illinois, agreed to pay a fine of $200 million to end a federal criminal investigation into a years-long bribery scheme, federal prosecutors say. Under the agreement, the federal government will defer charges, but only if ComEd cooperates with ongoing investigations. In a […]

todayJuly 17, 2020 14

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Illinois State Board of Elections wants to continue challenge of third-party ballot access

SPRINGFIELD (Capitol News Illinois) — Illinois’ chief election authority told a federal appeals court Monday it wants to continue its appeal of looser election rules for third-party candidates. If an appeals court agrees, the matter is unlikely to be settled before the July 20 petition filing deadline granted by Rebecca Pallmeyer, chief judge of the Northern District of Illinois. She extended the cutoff established by statute in response to a lawsuit challenging the constitutionality of the state’s election rules during […]

todayJuly 7, 2020 2

Decision 2020

Kanye West announces 2020 presidential run

LOS ANGELES (UPI) -- Entertainer and entrepreneur Kanye West has announced he plans to run for U.S. president this cycle. West, 43, would compete against Republican incumbent Donald Trump, Democratic challenger Joe Biden, Libertarian challenger Jo Jorgensen and Green challenger Howie Hawkins for the office. "We must now realize the promise of America by trusting God, unifying our vision and building our future. I am running for president of the United States. #2020VISION," West wrote in an Instagram post on […]

todayJuly 5, 2020 3

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Libertarians in Greater Peoria area launch bids for select elective offices

PEORIA -- Liberty plays in Peoria. This has been a long-standing slogan for the Libertarian Party of Greater Peoria for several years. In 2020, it brings forth a slate of candidates for both county and state legislative offices in November's general election. At least eight candidates are running for state and county offices in November, according to statements during the press conference Thursday. Party chairman Donny Henry states a legal decision is lowering the signature threshold to one-tenth of the […]

todayJuly 3, 2020 30

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Illinois Republican Party files lawsuit against Gov. JB Pritzker

SPRINGFIELD -- The Republican Party has filed a lawsuit against Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker for what they see as First Amendment rights violations. Tim Schneider, Illinois Republican Party chairman, states the lawsuit is important due to excessive governmental overreach during the COVID-19 pandemic. As a result, the party had to hold their quadrennial state convention in a virtual environment. Illinois Democrats also had to hold convention virtually Republicans weren't the only state party who had to hold their convention business […]

todayJune 18, 2020 16

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Local election officials prepare for vote by mail expansion

SPRINGFIELD (The Center Square) – Illinoisans who cast ballots in elections since 2018 will automatically be sent an application for a vote-by-mail ballot for the November election, and it’s going to cost county clerks more to do it. The governor signed the bill this week. He said during the COVID-19 pandemic the expanded vote-by-mail program will allow more people to exercise the right to vote from the safety of their homes. With increasing vote by mail applications, there will be cost […]

todayJune 17, 2020 6

Decision 2020

ISideWith may shock you about your political views

In a political environment that is more divisive and more hostile than ever, it's often difficult to gauge how one really thinks. This is definitely the case with hyperpartisanship where voters really don't how where they really stand. However, a tool that's been around since 2016 is starting to reveal where people truly stand on the nation's most pressing issues. ISideWith is a website that helps you to learn where your views most align. The site runs you through a […]

todayJune 15, 2020 8

Decision 2020

Amash announces exploratory committee for Libertarian presidential nod

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (Heartland Newsfeed) -- An independent member of Congress is ditching his re-election bid to explore a presidential run in November. Rep. Justin Amash (I-Cascade Township) made an announcement on Twitter Tuesday evening, linking to his campaign website. "Today, I launched an exploratory committee to seek the Libertarian Party's nomination for President of the United States," Amash writes. "Americans are ready for practical approaches based in humility and trust of the people." "We’re ready for a presidency that will […]

todayApril 28, 2020 22

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