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November 2017 Posts

Question of the day (11-30)
NARAL buys a little cable time to blast Lipinski (11-30)
A tale of two campuses (11-30)
*** UPDATED x2 - Frerichs, Pritzker respond *** Lawsuit filed to block HB40 implementation (11-30)
*** UPDATED x1 - Rauner campaign blames Madigan *** National Review calls Rauner "worst Republican governor in America" (11-30)
Republicans say Democrats are "crying wolf" over "puppet" label (11-30)
Pritzker campaign accuses Gov. Rauner of "brazen lying" (11-30)
*** UPDATED x1 - Rauner weighs in *** Rauner spokesperson clarifies congressional tax bill stance (11-30)
*** UPDATED x2 - ILGOP, Biss respond *** Big money, big investments for Kennedy and Pritzker (11-30)
New Proft mailer ties Durkin to Madigan (11-30)
Elon Musk will bid to build high-speed O'Hare-Loop tunnel (11-30)
*** UPDATED x1 - Tillman responds *** Deep dives into the growing Illinois web of conservative "propaganda" (11-30)
Rotheimer claims IG asked for unlimited access to her mobile phone and Facebook account (11-30)
*** UPDATED x2 - Pritzker, Rauner campaigns respond *** Tribune reports on Tobin's anti-Lincoln rants (11-30)
Bernie Sanders endorses Chuy Garcia (11-30)
Rauner brings Japanese Consul General to southern Illinois (11-29)
*** UPDATED x1 - Mendoza responds *** Rauner on Mendoza: "She is such a puppet for Madigan" (11-29)
Janus files first brief in US Supreme Court case against AFSCME (11-29)
*** UPDATED x3 - ILGOP, Biss, Pritzker respond *** Rauner says he's "applauding Congress" on tax bill (11-29)
Question of the day (11-29)
$750 million in new state bonds sold at "attractive interest rate" (11-29)
Obamacare enrollment up in Illinois, but enrollment period is much shorter (11-29)
Sales tax growth flattens, but cities want their share partially restored (11-29)
Why did Gutiérrez decide to retire? (11-29)
Biss launches new online video called "Auction" (11-29)
Hey, Bridget Fitzgerald, I wrote no such thing (11-29)
Ken Dunkin says he'll file petitions to run again (11-29)
Some people just don't know when to quit (11-29)
*** UPDATED x2 - IDCCA, DGA respond *** Never ask a question if you don't know the answer (11-29)
Who does this? (11-29)
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*** UPDATED x1 - Berrios responds *** Bernie Sanders campaign offshoot "Our Revolution" to endorse Berrios opponent (11-29)
Question of the day (11-28)
Rick Steves testifies for legal weed (11-28)
*** UPDATED x1 - DGA responds *** Rauner completely dodges questions on Uihlein (11-28)
Gutiérrez formally endorses Chuy Garcia for Congress (11-28)
Davis whacked over tax vote impact on Illinois higher education (11-28)
Erika Harold campaign claims Pat Quinn is a "Madigan ally" (11-28)
Petition filers discover they're running against each other while waiting together in line (11-28)
Should animal abusers lose their FOID cards? (11-28)
*** UPDATED x1 *** Schneider slammed over Conyers remarks (11-28)
Today is #GivingTuesday, so please keep it local with #ILGive (11-28)
*** UPDATED x 2 - Pritzker responds - Rauner refuses to answer questions about topic *** Bost is fourth Republican congressman to pass on endorsing Rauner (11-28)
First take the log out of your own eye (11-28)
Rotheimer: "I understand now more clearly than before why I am the only one who named a name" (11-28)
Brown: "Pritzker and Kennedy fell far short of the ethical standards we should be demanding of an Illinois governor" (11-28)
Illinois "Bicentennial Reflections" event tonight in DC (11-28)
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Luis Gutierrez won't run for reelection (11-28)
*** UPDATED x1 - Biss: Pritzker and Kennedy "hiding" info from the people *** Pritzker releases three years of tax return "summaries," Kennedy releases one year (11-27)
This and that from candidate filing day (11-27)
Uihlein listed as top contributor to pro-Roy Moore super PAC (11-27)
A quick look at the first day of petition filing (11-27)
Question of the day (11-27)
Rotheimer has unanswered questions (11-27)
Rick Steves to back legalizing marijuana in Illinois (11-27)
Caption contest! (11-27)
Proft group runs new cable TV ad for Durkin opponent (11-27)
*** UPDATED x1 - Pritzker campaign responds *** ILGOP claims Pritzker and Madigan "continue to push for higher taxes on Illinois families" (11-27)
Medicaid managed care contract cost skyrockets more than 50 percent (11-27)
Pritzker, others file petitions (11-27)
Rutherford harassment suit dismissed (11-27)
Ives says she won't file petitions today (11-27)
Reader comments closed for Thanksgiving (11-21)
Campaign miscellaneous (11-21)
Question of the day (11-21)
Rauner's appointees kept Illinois in Crosscheck (11-21)
Illinois Policy Institute's lobbying arm got $2.5 million last year from group that bankrolled Merrick Garland fight (11-21)
There's more to Springfield than horseshoes (11-21)
Pritzker unveils opioid plan (11-21)
*** UPDATED x1 - Mendoza responds *** Rauner admin: "There can be no assurance that a budget will be enacted in future fiscal years" (11-21)
New Proft TV ad claims Durkin and Madigan "like Illinois state government just as it is" (11-21)
Rauner: "Illinois is at the edge of disaster" (11-21)
Shimkus won't endorse in gubernatorial primary (11-21)
Pritzker is taking a page from Rauner's 2014 campaign (in a good way) (11-21)
Biss wants more tax return details (11-21)
*** UPDATED x5 - Pritzker, ILGOP, Pritzker, Rauner, ILGOP respond *** Pritzker clarifies tax stance after Crain's interview (11-21)
Sen. Murphy endorses Silverstein challenger (11-21)
State GOP again demands that Durbin and Duckworth give away their Franken money (11-21)
Illinois will remain in Crosscheck for now (11-20)
Maybe practice what you preach, JB? (11-20)
After claiming Madigan was on a "descent into madness," Ives now pledges different approach (11-20)
*** UPDATED x1 *** Question of the day (11-20)
Rauner's Madigan schtick wearing thin with the... Kankakee Daily Journal? (11-20)
Crain's kills off reader comments (11-20)
Freudian slip? (11-20)
In mad scramble to deal with opioid crisis, many mistakes are being made (11-20)
New sexual harassment laws derided as toothless (11-20)
Chuy Garcia to endorse Berrios opponent, and other campaign news (11-20)
*** UPDATED x1 - Preckwinkle responds *** Stroger says he's running against Preckwinkle (11-20)
Local 150 and Dan Proft: The enemy of my enemy is my friend (11-20)
Southern publishes scathing editorial on "bizarre" Rauner press conference (11-20)
BGA: At least 35 reported leaks at nuke plants in ten years (11-20)
New York Senator endorses Lipinski's Democratic opponent (11-20)
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Reader comments closed for the weekend (11-17)
Brady makes some unusual appointments to discrimination and harassment task force (11-17)
Pritzker sues endorser, deletes ad she appeared in (11-17)
SUBSCRIBERS ONLY - Candidate announcement (11-17)
Best tweet of the day (11-17)
Question of the day (11-17)
Roskam race moved to "Toss Up" by Cook Political Report (11-17)
Kennedy lashes out at Emanuel, while Pritzker takes a softer approach (11-17)
Rauner refuses to weigh in on federal tax legislation (11-17)
Reports: Former Munger firm gets $12.5 million no-bid contract after a $12 million payment was frozen by Mendoza (11-17)
"Every time I see a little kid waving I always try to wave back" (11-17)
Londrigan, EMILY's List stand by their false statements (11-17)
In praise of Mary Ann Ahern (11-17)
George Will: Illinois "approaching a death spiral" (11-17)
Rauner urged to sign education funding "cleanup" bill (11-17)
Republican Party wants Durbin, Duckworth to give away Franken's cash (11-17)
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Open thread (11-17)
Rauner asked yet again about sexual harassment complaints in his office (11-16)
Berrios office responds to "very unfair" article (11-16)
Question of the day (11-16)
A stroll through some A-1's: Silverstein, Drury, Daiber, Ives and McCarthy (11-16)
Harold, Jiminez and Bourne want Dem apology to Rodney Davis (11-16)
Rauner signs sexual harassment bills, issues signing statement (11-16)
Caption contest! (11-16)
Rep. Wallace writes about sexual harassment (11-16)
*** UPDATED x1 - Mendoza responds *** Rauner claims Mendoza "works for Speaker Madigan" (11-16)
A look at the latest gambling craze sweeping small towns (11-16)
Tribune appears to favor higher federal tax bills for Illinoisans (11-16)
Kennedy's version of "Monorail!" left Cleveland in the lurch (11-16)
Some medical equipment suppliers to get whacked with huge rate cut (11-16)
IBHE chairman, executive director object to DC tax proposals (11-16)
Chicago vs. Downstate (11-16)
Subscribers only - Campaign update (11-15)
PPP poll: Roskam has 53 percent disapproval rating, trails generic Dem 51-41 (11-15)
Somebody should read the actual law (11-15)
Because... Madigan! (11-15)
Question of the day (11-15)
Cook County to have more annuitants than employees in two years, or less (11-15)
Madigan's Ald. Quinn defends expenditures (11-15)
You can't change anything if you don't win (11-15)
*** UPDATED x1 - ILGOP responds *** Frerichs endorses Pritzker, Ammons endorses Biss (11-15)
*** UPDATED x2 - Marwig, McAuliffe respond *** Two unions, inflatable rat show up at Rep. Michael McAuliffe's house (11-15)
Oppo dump! (11-15)
Pritzker, like Kennedy to release tax returns when he files petitions (11-15)
A little context, please (11-15)
Ives files D-1 to run for governor (11-15)
"Fun" with numbers (11-14)
Caption contest! (11-14)
Open thread (11-14)
Dem candidates announce endorsements (11-14)
Maybe next time, try using all 280 characters (11-14)
Question of the day (11-14)
I'll take neither, please (11-14)
Today's must-read (11-14)
Rauner fact-checked on jobs claim (11-14)
Illinois is the second largest producer of computer science grads (11-14)
*** UPDATED x1 - Rauner believes Moore should step down *** In attempt to avoid making headlines, Roskam makes headlines (11-14)
Actual cuts not as dire as predicted before pop tax repeal (11-14)
Rate Scott Drury's new campaign video (11-14)
New Biss video compares Pritzker to Trump (11-14)
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Cullerton, Brady appoint members to new task force (11-13)
Question of the day (11-13)
Report: Almost 18 percent of Illinois workers are immigrants (11-13)
Gov. Rauner denies that tax hike revenues are needed now, but won't back immediate repeal (11-13)
Ives holding high-dollar fundraiser (11-13)
"I didn't do it. Mike Madigan did it." (11-13)
Rauner campaign identifies accomplishments, plans (11-13)
ACLU exploring options to challenge Cook County property tax system (11-13)
Maybe the governor should just stop talking about his grandfather for a while (11-13)
How can we miss you if you won't go away? (11-13)
Veto override puts some social service providers into Prompt Payment Act (11-13)
*** UPDATED x1 *** Fioretti launches campaign for Cook County Board President (11-13)
Gov. Rauner kicks off campaign tour (11-13)
*** UPDATED x1 - $125K? *** Kennedy unveils new TV, digital ads focusing on violence (11-13)
That was one weird veto session (11-13)
Reader comments closed for the holiday weekend (11-09)
*** UPDATED x1 - Mendoza responds *** Rauner compares Mendoza to a... bank robber? (11-09)
*** UPDATED x1 *** Durkin, Madigan talk about Silverstein (11-09)
Today's quotable (11-09)
Question of the day (11-09)
*** UPDATED x1 *** Not a great week for Biss (11-09)
Senators form bipartisan Women's Caucus (11-09)
Pritzker unveils veterans plan (11-09)
The Southern asks: "Where's Gov. Rauner on Cairo housing crisis?" (11-09)
More Tuesday results react (11-09)
AFSCME wins another appellate case against Rauner administration (11-09)
Veto session by the numbers (11-09)
Harassment training begins (11-09)
Frerichs scores big win with override of Life Insurance Reform Act veto (11-09)
Chris Kennedy takes another swipe at Springfield (11-09)
*** LIVE *** Veto session coverage (11-09)
Caption contest! (11-08)
SUBSCRIBERS ONLY - More on Durkin, "right to work" and Proft (11-08)
Question of the day (11-08)
Mendoza begins paying down bill backlog (11-08)
*** UPDATED x1 - 8 in 21 minutes *** Five Senate veto overrides in 13 minutes (11-08)
ILGOP again demands that Pritzker release tax returns (11-08)
Dem AG candidates promise to resist, block Trump (11-08)
Link, Syverson want taverns shut down over "bar bingo" (11-08)
Manar forcefully endorses Pritzker (11-08)
Musical interlude with John Brillhart (11-08)
Watch out for the waves (11-08)
Rauner's favorite Springfield restaurant owner dodges "The Rauner Question" (11-08)
Your "right to work" roundup (11-08)
Zorn on Silverstein: Rotheimer "coyly leads him on" (11-08)
Rauner administration forced to admit another payroll "error" (11-08)
*** LIVE *** Veto session coverage (11-08)
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Local right to work zone ban override motion comes up short for second time (11-07)
Rotheimer: "Of course it wasn't mutual" (11-07)
Rauner says he pitched Illinois' "attractiveness" in Israel (11-07)
Kennedy, Pritzker, Biss say Sen. Silverstein should resign (11-07)
Silverstein refuses to talk to reporters (11-07)
Legendary Madigan worker Ed Moody bows out of county board campaign (11-07)
Addressing the state's teacher shortage (11-07)
Sleeping judge let off the hook (11-07)
Question of the day (11-07)
*** LIVE *** Veto session coverage (11-07)
Kennedy says he plans to start airing TV ads in January (11-07)
SUBSCRIBERS ONLY - Biss weighs in (11-07)
Interim Legislative Inspector General says she believes she can make a difference (11-07)
Proft papers asking Republican candidates about Ives vs. Rauner primary (11-07)
It's just a bill (11-07)
It's ribbon-cutting season (11-07)
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*** UPDATED x1 *** Appellate court unanimously rules against Rauner on pay step increases (11-06)
Rauner queried by reporters about possible sexual harassment investigation of his own staff (11-06)
"Illinois voters are demanding to see what Pritzker is hiding" (11-06)
Today's quotable (11-06)
"The Commission agreed with our recommendation" and then never improved (11-06)
Question of the day (11-06)
Dynegy still pushing for bailout while fracker withdraws permit (11-06)
*** UPDATED x1 - Updated list *** SUBSCRIBERS ONLY - Free training for lobbyists, "right to work" news and an updated events list (11-06)
Senger for comptroller, Dodge for treasurer (11-06)
Two-year property tax freeze criticized (11-06)
Three weeks after request, Rauner approves harvest emergency (11-06)
Fairley drops $100K into her AG race (11-06)
An issue that's exploding across the country (11-06)
"Retaliation will never go away in a business based on lies, favors, power and relationships" (11-06)
"It's hard to see a path" for Ives' success (11-06)
*** UPDATED x1 *** Rusty robot Madigan zapped in new Rauner TV ad (11-06)
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Former federal prosecutor Julie Porter appointed Special Legislative Inspector General (11-04)
Reader comments closed for the weekend (11-03)
Indiana has been growing union jobs faster than Illinois (11-03)
SUBSCRIBERS ONLY - Event list (11-03)
Poll finds Rauner is fifth most unpopular governor (11-03)
AG Madigan opposes Tribune Media merger with Sinclair (11-03)
Sen. Link says Speaker Madigan lied (11-03)
Rotheimer says Sen. Silverstein should resign (11-03)
Cook Dems reject Quinn, slate Raoul (11-03)
Open thread (11-03)
Joe Ricketts shuts down news sites after employees unionize (11-02)
SUBSCRIBERS ONLY - Supplement to today’s edition (11-02)
Question of the day (11-02)
*** UPDATED x1 - AG Madigan responds *** Drury wants special counsel, grand jury to investigate sexual harassment allegations (11-02)
Pritzker unveils criminal justice reform plan (11-02)
Rauner organizes over non-existent Kane/DuPage pop tax push, touts Israel ties (11-02)
*** UPDATED x1 - Mariotti makes another false claim *** Russian hackers were trying to "erode the public's confidence" (11-02)
ILGOP tries to link Pritzker criminal justice speech to Blagojevich bid to get out of prison (11-02)
Fingers point over lack of IG (11-02)
Rauner wants Illinois to be host state for Puerto Rico hurricane victims (11-02)
Fioretti still hasn't made a final decision on challenging Preckwinkle (11-02)
Video points out that Minnesota isn't included in Rauner's new TV ad (11-02)
Pundit says 20 percent chance Illinois bonds will be restructured (11-02)
McConnaughay walks back part of allegation, but she isn't wrong that it's a mess (11-02)
Ives calls sexual harassment bill "virtue-signaling legislation," while Reick walks it back (11-02)
Rate the new Biss digital ad (11-02)
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Sen. Silverstein loses leadership slot, interim IG to be appointed as soon as next week (11-01)
*** UPDATED x1 *** Mcconnaughay says she just now learned of 27 separate complaints against legislators (11-01)
Question of the day (11-01)
SUBSCRIBERS ONLY - Candidate announcements (11-01)
Fun with numbers (11-01)
Kennedy, Biss pressed about their lack of visibility (11-01)
McMahon won't challenge Harold in GOP AG primary (11-01)
*** UPDATED x1 *** The BGA has really upped its game (11-01)
*** UPDATED x1 *** Ives roundup (11-01)
Silverstein says he was just doing his job (11-01)
"Can you imagine someone treating them like this, just once?" (11-01)
Pritzker finds a new way to spend campaign money (11-01)
Rep. Reick says he will refuse to take sexual harassment training (11-01)
Rep. Ives has to redo petitions (11-01)
Yeah, whatever (11-01)
Good morning! (11-01)

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