• News in brief: Pritzker, elections officials warn of delayed election results; IL National Guard in ‘state of readiness’; increased COVID-19 mitigations expected to last weeks
  • Sen. Melinda Bush faces Republican Chris Kasperski in the race for Senate District 31.


    First elected to the state Senate in 2012, Sen. Melinda Bush (D-Grayslake) has twice staved off Republican opponents in general elections to represent a district that borders Wisconsin and includes Zion, Benton, and portions of Waukegan and Gurnee.
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    Sen. Patrick Joyce faces Republican Eric Wallace in the race to represent Senate District 40.


    Nearly a year after state Sen. Patrick Joyce (D-Essex) was appointed to his position, voters will choose whether to send him to Springfield for a full term or take a new direction.
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    News in brief: West-central Illinois to face increased mitigation; Pritzker criticizes ‘snake oil salesmen’ lawyers; new casino licenses delayed; second round of BIG funding released
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    For the first time since she entered office, Rep. Katie Stuart (D-Edwardsville) won’t be facing an old foe in the general election. In 2016 and 2018, she was opposed by Dwight Kay, who previously represented the House district that includes Madison County and portions of St. Clair County, before Stuart unseated him.
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    News in brief: GOP lawmakers seize on Lightfoot’s mitigation concerns; Lightfoot backs down on state restrictions; Region 9 to face increased mitigation; Aurora inspection company hiring
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    Rep. Amy Grant faces Democrat Ken Mejia-Beal in the race to represent House District 42


    One of the more intriguing legislative races in Illinois this year is the battle between Rep. Amy Grant (R-Wheaton) and Democrat Ken Mejia-Beal to represent a west suburban House district that includes portions of Wheaton, Naperville, Lisle, Carol Stream, West Chicago, Warrenville, Carol Stream and all of Winfield.
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    Cook County President Toni Preckwinkle told a legislative panel Tuesday they should approve measures that would halt benefits for police officers convicted of a felony or disqualifying offenses, extend whistleblower protections and require intervention by colleagues when a fellow officer uses excessive force.
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    News in brief: Return of McCormick Place field hospital deemed unlikely; Ezike warns of dire COVID-19 death count; two regions see new restrictions; lawmakers urged to keep telehealth expansion; equity grants for higher education
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    Sen. Steve Stadelman faces Republican Paul Hofmann in Senate District 34


    For the first time since 2012, voters in the Rockford area Senate District 34 will have an opportunity to choose between a Democrat and Republican while deciding who should represent them.