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October 2020 Posts

Reader comments closed for the weekend (10-30)
Central Illinois federal court suspends all civil and criminal jury trials, public gatherings due to COVID-19 public emergency (10-30)
SUBSCRIBERS ONLY - A couple quick things (10-30)
Get. Off. Facebook. (10-30)
Sun-Times Editorial Board: Save The Solar Industry In Veto Session (10-30)
Question of the day (10-30)
Another day, another failed lawsuit (10-30)
Shenanigans! "By any means necessary" (10-30)
Caption contest! (10-30)
*** UPDATED x1 *** SUBSCRIBERS ONLY - Some campaign news (10-30)
6,943 new cases, 36 additional deaths, 3,092 hospitalized, 673 in ICU, 7.3 percent average case positivity rate, 8.5 percent average test positivity rate (10-30)
More shenanigans! IPI spreads false rumor about polling place closures (10-30)
The IHSA could've opened up a big can of legal worms (10-30)
*** UPDATED x1 *** State announces mitigation for eastern Illinois' Region 6 (10-30)
*** UPDATED x1 *** Nicor dumped tons of poisoned water on fields above aquifer (10-30)
This is not some sort of made-up lie, for crying out loud (10-30)
Shenanigans! (10-30)
Today's must-read (10-30)
*** UPDATED x3 - McHenry, Cook and DuPage judges all deny TRO requests *** Another day, another lawsuit (10-30)
Open thread (10-30)
SUBSCRIBERS ONLY - Today's edition of Capitol Fax (use all CAPS in password) (10-30)
*** LIVE COVERAGE *** (10-30)
The trend is most definitely not our friend (10-29)
Shenanigans! (10-29)
Question of the day (10-29)
6,363 new cases, 56 additional deaths, 3,030 hospitalized, 6.9 percent case positivity rate, 8.2 percent test positivity rate - Springfield's Region 3 reaches mitigation threshold (10-29)
Gaming Board botches yet another rollout (10-29)
Could the secretary of state offer banking services? (10-29)
Another day, another threatened lawsuit (10-29)
Yes, life can be "cruel" sometimes (10-29)
It's an old poll, but you might be interested (10-29)
*** UPDATED x1 *** Democratic legislators ask for help for restaurants, bars (10-29)
A tale of two counties (10-29)
It could be a while before we know the "Fair Tax" results (10-29)
Open thread (10-29)
SUBSCRIBERS ONLY - Supplement to today's edition (10-29)
SUBSCRIBERS ONLY - Today's edition of Capitol Fax (use all CAPS in password) (10-29)
*** LIVE COVERAGE *** (10-29)
More evidence that Tribune editorial board members don't read their own newspaper (10-28)
*** UPDATED x2 *** IHSA defies governor (10-28)
Sun-Times Editorial Board: Save The Solar Industry In Veto Session (10-28)
Context is key (10-28)
*** UPDATED x1 *** Lightfoot and city's top public health doc clearly not on the same page as mayor responded to mitigation order (10-28)
6,110 new cases, 51 additional deaths, 2,861 hospitalized, 6.7 percent positivity rate - Springfield region one day away from mitigation mark (10-28)
Lake and McHenry counties' turn in mitigation (10-28)
Question of the day (10-28)
*** UPDATED x2 *** After weeks of enduring attacks, Londrigan puts up new explainer ad (10-28)
Rate Ives' closing cable ad (10-28)
COVID-19 roundup (10-28)
Today's number: 124,000 hours of IDES overtime (10-28)
Downstate manufacturing training academies to be created by state (10-28)
Urbana city council calls on Pritzker to enact utility disconnection moratorium (10-28)
React rolls in to winter prep sports changes (10-28)
Open thread (10-28)
SUBSCRIBERS ONLY - Supplement to today's edition and some campaign news (10-28)
SUBSCRIBERS ONLY - Today's edition of Capitol Fax (use all CAPS in password) (10-28)
*** LIVE COVERAGE *** (10-28)
Source: Lightfoot missed Monday call with Pritzker, but her staff was briefed (10-27)
Pritzker goes off on Jacobson (10-27)
Piatt County board to discuss $50K budget cut to public health department, raises for non-union workers (10-27)
Winter sports guidelines released (10-27)
Question of the day (10-27)
It's official: IDPH mitigation measures announced for Chicago (10-27)
Sign of the times (10-27)
*** UPDATED x2 *** Chicago appears to trigger IDPH mitigation with huge hospitalization growth, as statewide figures show 4,000 new cases, 46 additional deaths, 2,758 hospitalized and a 6.4 percent positivity rate (10-27)
Today's must-read (10-27)
A pattern is developing (10-27)
*** UPDATED x2 *** Kane County judge cites misinformation in restaurant TRO decision (10-27)
SUBSCRIBERS ONLY - Update to today's edition (10-27)
Did the Republicans catch Bustos off guard? (10-27)
"This division will not save us" (10-27)
Open thread (10-27)
SUBSCRIBERS ONLY - Supplement to today's edition and some campaign news (10-27)
SUBSCRIBERS ONLY - Today's edition of Capitol Fax (use all CAPS in password) (10-27)
*** LIVE COVERAGE *** (10-27)
SUBSCRIBERS ONLY - Fundraiser list, campaign news, TV ads (10-26)
COVID-19 roundup (10-26)
After months of this nonsense, false and misleading claims are still going completely unrebutted in local news coverage (10-26)
4,729 new cases, 17 additional deaths, 2,638 hospitalized, 6.3 percent positivity rate (10-26)
Today's number: 65 percent (10-26)
Rate the new anti-Kilbride ad (10-26)
Third House Republican reveals positive COVID-19 test result since October 15 (10-26)
*** UPDATED x1 *** Listen to your doctor (10-26)
Metro East heading back to mitigation soon (10-26)
Question of the day (10-26)
*** UPDATED x1 *** Another day, another lawsuit (10-26)
The second wave is different, for several reasons (10-26)
Open thread (10-26)
SUBSCRIBERS ONLY - Supplement to today's edition and some campaign news (10-26)
SUBSCRIBERS ONLY - Today's edition of Capitol Fax (use all CAPS in password) (10-26)
*** LIVE COVERAGE *** (10-26)
*** UPDATED x3 *** DuPage County Clerks says ILGOP is actually complaining about ADA requirement, and that local Republicans know about it (10-24)
Reader comments closed for the weekend (10-23)
SUBSCRIBERS ONLY - Supplement to today's afternoon edition (10-23)
Pritzker warns that regions are worsening, Dr. Ezike begs Illinoisans to do their part (10-23)
SUBSCRIBERS ONLY - This afternoon's "extra" edition of Capitol Fax (use all CAPS in password) (10-23)
Milton Township GOP warns voters of "an election day surprise" because Pritzker is putting restrictions "on predominately Republican counties" (10-23)
3,874 new cases, 31 additional deaths, 2,498 hospitalized, 5.6 percent positivity rate, over 82,000 tests (10-23)
Act Now To Save Renewable Energy Jobs (10-23)
Weird people and their even weirder conspiracy theories (10-23)
Bailey on Pritzker: "This man has got to pay the price... he is destroying Illinois" (10-23)
Illinois Supreme Court sides with disciplined deputies over Merit Board validity, could cost "millions" (10-23)
*** UPDATED x4 *** Brandeis Center: "Jewish students at UIUC have been targeted for years" but university won't take action (10-23)
Rep. Maurice West will not vote to reelect Speaker Madigan (10-23)
Ken Griffin goes off on JB Pritzker (10-23)
Pritzker warns businesses, while Birx says closures won't be enough (10-23)
Open thread (10-23)
SUBSCRIBERS ONLY - Supplement to today's edition and some campaign updates (10-23)
SUBSCRIBERS ONLY - Today's edition of Capitol Fax (use all CAPS in password) (10-23)
*** LIVE COVERAGE *** (10-23)
Alternate question (10-22)
*** UPDATED x1 *** Additional mitigations announced for Region 1 (10-22)
SUBSCRIBERS ONLY - This just in... (10-22)
Question of the day (10-22)
Lightfoot reverses course on bars (10-22)
SUBSCRIBERS ONLY - New TV ads, new disclosures and campaign updates (10-22)
4,942 new cases, 44 additional deaths, 2,463 hospitalized, 5.7 percent positivity rate (but that number is actually much higher) (10-22)
Illinois Restaurant Association cites misleading far-right talking points in push against mitigations (10-22)
Act Now To Save Renewable Energy Jobs (10-22)
*** UPDATED x1 *** Bailey asks second court to declare Pritzker in contempt (10-22)
*** UPDATED x2 *** ACLU warns of continuing problems in health care program for foster kids (10-22)
*** UPDATED x1 *** Unemployment benefit claims fall slightly nationally and in Illinois, but state level remains very high (10-22)
Rate the new anti-Kilbride ad (10-22)
IML calls governor's aid claim "ridiculous," DCEO fires back (10-22)
The trend is not our friend (10-22)
Open thread (10-22)
SUBSCRIBERS ONLY - Supplement to today's edition and several campaign updates (10-22)
SUBSCRIBERS ONLY - Today's edition of Capitol Fax (use all CAPS in password) (10-22)
*** LIVE COVERAGE *** (10-22)
Caption contest! (10-21)
SUBSCRIBERS ONLY - Campaign updates (10-21)
Kudos to CNI (10-21)
Before $550K DPI contribution, Kilbride vowed not to "accept one penny" from entities Madigan controls (10-21)
4,342 new cases, 69 additional deaths, 2,338 hospitalized, 5.7 percent positivity rate (10-21)
The unfiltered Todd Ricketts (10-21)
Why don't you just draw them a map? Oh, wait, you did (10-21)
You likely can't end it, so mend it (10-21)
Question of the day (10-21)
Deanna Demuzio (10-21)
Madigan's personal campaign transfers $3.5 million to his Democratic Majority committee (10-21)
*** UPDATED x1 *** Release the hounds (10-21)
Open thread (10-21)
SUBSCRIBERS ONLY - Supplement to today's edition and some campaign news (10-21)
SUBSCRIBERS ONLY - Today's edition of Capitol Fax (use all CAPS in password) (10-21)
*** LIVE COVERAGE *** (10-21)
Pritzker: Will, Kankakee, DuPage and Kane counties heading for mitigation on Friday (10-20)
Willie Wilson "honored" to have Rod Blagojevich endorsement (10-20)
Republican state Senator says state mitigations should be based on hospitalizations, not positivity rates (10-20)
Question of the day (10-20)
Arduin resurfaces (10-20)
SUBSCRIBERS ONLY - Veto session and campaign updates (10-20)
3,714 new cases, 41 additional deaths, 2,261 in hospitals, 5.5 percent positivity rate (10-20)
Once again, with feeling, attempts to game the testing system won't work (10-20)
Civic Federation, which supported taxing retirement income last year, opposes graduated income tax amendment now (10-20)
"Until consumers feel safe, they’re going to stay away" (10-20)
Still think your vote doesn't matter? (10-20)
Oppo dump! O'Brien blamed for millions in wrongful conviction settlements (10-20)
Investors expected to demand "fatter yields" on new state bonds, but not because of default danger (10-20)
State loses narrow procedural issue, will file to reconsider on the merits (10-20)
Open thread (10-20)
*** LIVE COVERAGE *** (10-20)
Democratic Illinois Supreme Court candidate says Madigan should resign, challenges opponent on releasing child molesters, claims hunting and fishing are her hobbies, says she wants "shootout" with opponent (10-19)
Mitigations announced for southern Illinois' Region 5 (10-19)
SUBSCRIBERS ONLY - Fundraiser list and a campaign update (10-19)
Question of the day (10-19)
A bit much (10-19)
3,113 new cases, 22 additional deaths, 2,096 hospitalized, 5.4 percent positivity rate - Southern Illinois hits 3 days of 8+ percent positivity - DuPage/Kane at 2 days (10-19)
More broadband expansion money released (10-19)
Rate the new Kim Foxx TV ad (10-19)
Always scroll to the end (10-19)
Court rules that municipal offices can remain open on election day despite new state law (10-19)
"I’ve studied pandemics, and they all end... The question is: How long does it take to end? And how many people will die?" (10-19)
Southern Illinois on verge of mitigation as Pritzker heads to region (10-19)
Rep. Costa Howard running a new sort of Democratic campaign (10-19)
NYT takes deep dive into Timpone's operation (10-19)
Open thread (10-19)
SUBSCRIBERS ONLY - Supplement to today’s edition and some campaign updates (10-19)
SUBSCRIBERS ONLY - Today's edition of Capitol Fax (use all CAPS in password) (10-19)
*** LIVE COVERAGE *** (10-19)
SUBSCRIBERS ONLY - Saturday campaign updates (Password updated) (10-17)
SUBSCRIBERS ONLY - Saturday polling extra! (Password updated) (10-17)
SUBSCRIBERS ONLY - Saturday's edition of Capitol Fax (Password updated) (10-17)
Reader comments closed for the weekend (10-16)
Pritzker announces he's extending eviction ban (10-16)
*** UPDATED x1 - Let's play two! *** Oppo dump! (10-16)
Question of the day (10-16)
Illinois' US Senate race in a nutshell (10-16)
*** UPDATED x2 - 34 counties on warning list *** 4,554 new cases, 38 additional deaths, 2,016 in hospitals, 5.1 percent positivity rate (10-16)
Dirksen Londrigan unveils three new TV ads, including one featuring the former owner of the Feed Store restaurant (10-16)
SUBSCRIBERS ONLY - Campaign updates (10-16)
Today's quotable: Impasse was "bootcamp training for the pandemic" (10-16)
"This is not good" (10-16)
Bigtime trial lawyers behind hit against Supreme Court candidate (10-16)
FOID delays causing problems (10-16)
Ads continue running despite fact checks (10-16)
Prosecutorial discretion is not a major victory (10-16)
Open thread (10-16)
SUBSCRIBERS ONLY - Supplement to today's edition and some campaign updates (10-16)
SUBSCRIBERS ONLY - Today's edition of Capitol Fax (use all CAPS in password) (10-16)
*** LIVE COVERAGE *** (10-16)
Pritzker releases personal income tax summary, says would've paid $3.7 million more with "Fair Tax" (10-15)
Question of the day (10-15)
US Rep. Bost: "If anybody could remain unscathed, it will be Mike Madigan" (10-15)
4,015 new cases, 53 additional deaths, 1,932 in hospitals, 4.9 percent positivity rate (10-15)
Illinois poll: 62 percent want high school sports restricted (10-15)
New unemployment benefit applications up nationally, rise sharply (again) in Illinois (10-15)
State Rep. David Allen Welter, Decatur Mayor Julie Moore Wolfe test positive for COVID-19 (10-15)
*** UPDATED x1 *** SUBSCRIBERS ONLY - Update to today's edition (10-15)
Some outmigration and farm income stats that may surprise you (10-15)
Kidwell on Madigan (10-15)
NRCC has poll showing Bustos on the bubble (10-15)
That isn't ending well (10-15)
Your morning assignment (10-15)
Open thread (10-15)
SUBSCRIBERS ONLY - Supplement to today's edition and some campaign updates (10-15)
SUBSCRIBERS ONLY - Today's edition of Capitol Fax (use all CAPS in password) (10-15)
*** LIVE COVERAGE *** (10-15)
Pritzker administration fires back at Shakman (10-14)
Oppo dump! (10-14)
Question of the day (10-14)
It's simple math: Why the wealthy would much prefer a flat tax increase (10-14)
*** UPDATED x1 *** 2,862 new cases, 49 additional deaths, 1,974 in hospitals, 4.6 percent positivity rate, southern Illinois' rate drops a bit, IDPH releases holiday safety guidance (10-14)
Chicago restarts school reopening debate (10-14)
Oppo dumps! (10-14)
Census deadline extension put on hold by US Supreme Court (10-14)
DeVore now claims, despite clear evidence, that COVID-19 mitigation doesn't work (10-14)
Open thread (10-14)
SUBSCRIBERS ONLY - Supplement to today's edition and some campaign updates (10-14)
SUBSCRIBERS ONLY - Today's edition of Capitol Fax (use all CAPS in password) (10-14)
*** LIVE COVERAGE *** (10-14)
VBM applications are 8 times higher than the same period four years ago (10-13)
Question of the day (10-13)
SUBSCRIBERS ONLY - Update to today's edition (10-13)
This Is Illinois: A committee that hasn't met can't release a report that doesn't exist (10-13)
Yard signs don't vote (10-13)
John A. Logan president abruptly cancels all diversity events (10-13)
SUBSCRIBERS ONLY - Fundraiser list (10-13)
2,851 new cases, 29 additional deaths, 1,848 in hospitals, 4.5 percent positivity rate, state surpasses 9,000 deaths (10-13)
*** UPDATED x2 *** "Fair Tax" roundup (10-13)
Garbage in, garbage out (10-13)
Again, you can't game your way out of this (10-13)
Oppo dump! (10-13)
Illinois Property Tax Appeal Board executive director forced out (10-13)
Some good intentions, but let's not kid ourselves (10-13)
Open thread (10-13)
SUBSCRIBERS ONLY - Supplement to today's edition and some campaign updates (10-13)
SUBSCRIBERS ONLY - Today's edition of Capitol Fax (use all CAPS in password) (10-13)
*** LIVE COVERAGE *** (10-13)
SUBSCRIBERS ONLY - Campaign updates (Password changed to this week's) (10-12)
*** UPDATED x1 *** Ken Griffin contributes $2 million to defeat Kilbride (10-09)
Reader comments closed until Tuesday (10-09)
Your fantasy world won't get you to 71 and 36 (10-09)
LIG complaint filed against Madigan by non-member (10-09)
Dirksen Londrigan poll has Biden leading by 13, Davis down by 5 (10-09)
Question of the day (10-09)
Once again for the people in the back: Gaming the system will not work (10-09)
Eastern Bloc announces tour dates (10-09)
*** UPDATED x1 *** Yet another day, yet another failed lawsuit: IPI "Fair Tax" TRO denied (10-09)
SUBSCRIBERS ONLY - Campaign update (10-09)
*** UPDATED x1 - 26 counties put on warning list *** 2,818 new cases, 35 additional deaths, 1,812 in hospitals, 395 ICU patients, 3.8 percent positivity rate (10-09)
IHSA doctor "misspoke or was misconstrued" (10-09)
Another day, another failed lawsuit (10-09)
*** UPDATED x1 *** "Asking for the haystack after we've already found the needle" (10-09)
Rate the new Coalition to Stop the Proposed Tax Hike Amendment ad (10-09)
Metro East released from additional mitigations (10-09)
Bost tests positive for COVID-19 (10-09)
The other side of the eviction moratorium (10-09)
Rockford wants an exemption, Champaign County wants a remap (10-09)
Open thread (10-09)
SUBSCRIBERS ONLY - Supplement to today's edition (10-09)
SUBSCRIBERS ONLY - Today's edition of Capitol Fax (use all CAPS in password) (10-09)
*** LIVE COVERAGE *** (10-09)
IEA puts pressure on IDPH (10-08)
Fitch Ratings takes a look ahead (10-08)
SUBSCRIBERS ONLY - Campaign update (10-08)
New unemployment claims down a tad nationally, way up in Illinois (10-08)
Amazon unveils Rivian van: "The future of last mile delivery" (10-08)
3,059 new cases, 32 additional deaths, 1,755 in hospitals, 392 ICU patients, 3.7 percent positivity rate (10-08)
Question of the day (10-08)
Apparently, it's now the young's turn in the COVID barrel (10-08)
Rate the new Vote Yes For Fairness TV ad (10-08)
Leader of Kilbride opposition has Rauner-like plan for gridlock, reform (10-08)
Another day, another failed lawsuit (10-08)
Taylorville festival exploited loophole, ignored official warnings (10-08)
Following this guy's advice means everyone's income taxes will almost definitely rise (10-08)
Hang in there, Metro East (10-08)
*** UPDATED x1 *** Wilson, spokesperson test positive (10-08)
Open thread (10-08)
*** LIVE COVERAGE *** (10-08)
*** UPDATED x1 *** Governor's office twice refuses to deny involvement in Frerichs' press conference cancellation (10-07)
*** UPDATED x1 *** Republicans call Welch a "coward," "despicable" and an "utter insult to the people," among other things (10-07)
Question of the day (10-07)
Kifowit lavished with praise (10-07)
2,630 new cases, 42 additional deaths, 1,679 hospitals, 3.5 percent positivity rate, 6+ million tests conducted to date (10-07)
*** UPDATED x2 *** Tax Foundation slams graduated income tax as AARP calls out "myths and lies" pushed by opponents (10-07)
Just had to hold that three-day cornhole tournament (10-07)
Asked and answered (10-07)
What's up with the hit pieces? (10-07)
Today's absolute must-read (10-07)
Open thread (10-07)
SUBSCRIBERS ONLY - Today's edition of Capitol Fax (use all CAPS in password) (10-07)
*** LIVE COVERAGE *** (10-07)
Pritzker, Mendoza and Lightfoot respond to the president's halting of stimulus talks (10-06)
Eddie Van Halen (10-06)
Question of the day (10-06)
Welch: No more Special Investigating Committee hearings until after the election (10-06)
Pritzker unveils 7 "guiding principles" for criminal justice reform (10-06)
Don't be afraid to call in sick, wash your hands, wear a mask and keep your distance (10-06)
Two new ads and a debate coverage roundup (10-06)
The presumption of innocence, but only for local pols (10-06)
1,617 new cases, 32 additional deaths, 1,673 in hospitals, 3.4 percent positivity rate (10-06)
Unclear on the concept (10-06)
The money race (10-06)
Millions being spent on cognitive dissonance (10-06)
Frerichs cancels retirement tax presser (10-06)
*** UPDATED x1 *** Gaming revenues took a tumble (10-06)
St. Clair County thinks it's gaming the system (10-06)
Open thread (10-06)
SUBSCRIBERS ONLY - Today's edition of Capitol Fax (use all CAPS in password) (10-06)
*** LIVE COVERAGE *** (10-06)
SUBSCRIBERS ONLY - Fundraiser list (10-05)
Madigan again under fire as CTU accused of pushing MJM patronage (10-05)
SUBSCRIBERS ONLY - Update to today’s edition, Madigan stuff and an oppo dump (10-05)
Are we missing the point? (10-05)
1,853 new cases, 14 additional deaths, 1,631 in hospitals, 3.4 percent positivity rate (10-05)
Question of the day (10-05)
Yet another day, yet another lawsuit - this time on cannabis (10-05)
State contact tracing identifies restaurants/bars as top single COVID-19 suspected source, followed by non-office workplaces (10-05)
Jim Nowlan's column on hiatus until "at least" after the election (10-05)
*** UPDATED x1 *** SUBSCRIBERS ONLY - Campaign update (10-05)
*** UPDATED x3 *** Another day, another lawsuit (10-05)
Open thread (10-05)
An interview with @ChicagoBars about video gaming (10-05)
The Republicans have another weapon as powerful as "Madigan" (10-05)
*** UPDATED x3 *** Ken Griffin drops $26+ million against "Fair Tax" (10-05)
SUBSCRIBERS ONLY - Supplement to today’s edition (10-05)
SUBSCRIBERS ONLY - Today's edition of Capitol Fax (use all CAPS in password) (10-05)
*** LIVE COVERAGE *** (10-05)
Reader comments closed for the weekend (10-02)
28 counties hit warning level, up from 17 last week (10-02)
Berrios son-in-law Jimmy Weiss indicted in connection with Arroyo case (10-02)
Pritzker administration criticized for helping coal mining industry (10-02)
A long walk down Madigan memory lane (10-02)
Question of the day (10-02)
2,206 new cases, 47 additional deaths, 1,678 in hospitals, 3.4 percent positivity rate (10-02)
*** UPDATED x3 - Judges tosses DeKalb TRO request *** County sheriff, legislators, others crowd Rockford banquet hall to hear DeVore talk defiance (10-02)
Charges filed over robocalls allegedly designed to discourage voting (10-02)
Oh, for crying out loud (10-02)
Pritzker applauded for LGBTQ, gender, racial diversity on state boards, commissions (10-02)
Three new ads in CD13 (10-02)
*** UPDATED x1 *** SUBSCRIBERS ONLY - Supplement to today’s edition and a campaign update (10-02)
SUBSCRIBERS ONLY - Today's edition of Capitol Fax (use all CAPS in password) (10-02)
Open thread (10-02)
*** LIVE COVERAGE *** (10-02)
Another day, another failed lawsuit (10-01)
Moody's: "Revenue pressure from pandemic to worsen Illinois’ massive and growing pension liability without fiscal adjustments" (10-01)
Caption contest! (10-01)
Question of the day (10-01)
2,166 new cases, 25 additional deaths, 1,635 in hospitals, 3.5 percent positivity rate, more than 65,000 tests in 24 hours (10-01)
Speaker Madigan responds to Kifowit challenge (10-01)
12 Democratic governors, including Pritzker, release statement on "recent threats to the democratic process" (10-01)
Unemployment benefit applications still very high, but down nationally from last week, up in Illinois (10-01)
Get it together, Region 6 (10-01)
*** UPDATED x4 *** Democratic Rep. Kifowit set to announce bid for House Speaker (10-01)
Illinois Lawmakers, Please Seize This Moment On Clean Energy And New Jobs (10-01)
Open thread (10-01)
SUBSCRIBERS ONLY - Supplement to today’s edition and a bit of other campaign news (10-01)
SUBSCRIBERS ONLY - Today's edition of Capitol Fax (use all CAPS in password) (10-01)
*** LIVE COVERAGE *** (10-01)

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