Illinois Politics & News
The Daily Signal examines Illinois’ political landscape, fiscal crises, pension problems, and the stark divide between Chicago’s progressive leadership and conservative priorities statewide.
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Illinois Abortion Clinics Inspected an Average of Once Every 9 Years
Abortion is legal but not safe in Illinois, says a pro-life group’s new report. The Illinois Right to Life Committee’s study determined that abortion clinics statewide are inspected on average once every nine years. Forty percent of licensed clinics went between 14 and 17 years without inspections, according to the report. And only one of the federally… -
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In Chicago, Candidate Votes Republican, But His Vote Is Changed to Vote for Democrat
CHICAGO — Early voting in Illinois got off to a controversial start Monday, as votes being cast for Republican candidates were transformed into votes for Democrats. Republican state representative candidate Jim Moynihan went to vote Monday at the Schaumburg Public Library. “I tried to cast a vote for myself and instead it cast the vote… -
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Rahm Emanuel Seeks to Quell Controversy Over Red-Light Cameras in Chicago
CHICAGO—A substantial city revenue source is under fire as Mayor Rahm Emanuel announced 9,000 drivers would be allowed to contest tickets they received from red-light cameras. Since 2007, the city of Chicago has issued more than 4 million tickets via red-light cameras, bringing in more than $400 million, according to the Chicago Tribune. Questions over the…