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March 2024 Posts

Reader comments closed for spring break (03-22)
Isabel’s afternoon roundup (03-22)
Question of the day (03-22)
SUBSCRIBERS ONLY - Election stuff (03-22)
SUBSCRIBERS ONLY - Update to today's edition (03-22)
It’s just a bill (03-22)
Caption contest! (03-22)
Bailey hints at Bost rematch (03-22)
Open thread (03-22)
Isabel’s morning briefing (03-22)
SUBSCRIBERS ONLY - Supplement to today's edition (03-22)
SUBSCRIBERS ONLY - Today's edition of Capitol Fax (use all CAPS in password) (03-22)
Live coverage (03-22)
SUBSCRIBERS ONLY - Campaign update (03-21)
Isabel’s afternoon roundup (03-21)
Poulos* loses big (03-21)
ISBE says it will rethink student, school assessments (03-21)
Today's must-read: Federal judge administers brutal beat-down of Blagojevich (Updated) (03-21)
Pritzker will visit California next week to promote quantum, manufacturing, movie production (Updated) (03-21)
Welch announces creation of Teacher Shortage Working Group (03-21)
Giannoulias lays out lock-down timeline, urges signup for mass notification system (Updated) (03-21)
It’s just a bill (03-21)
Open thread (03-21)
Isabel’s morning briefing (03-21)
SUBSCRIBERS ONLY - Today's edition of Capitol Fax (use all CAPS in password) (03-21)
Live coverage (03-21)
Isabel’s afternoon roundup (03-20)
A very quick look at a few congressional primaries (03-20)
Live blog (03-20)
Question of the day (03-20)
Primary race updates (03-20)
Open thread (03-20)
Isabel’s morning briefing (03-20)
SUBSCRIBERS ONLY - Supplement to today's edition (03-20)
SUBSCRIBERS ONLY - Today's edition of Capitol Fax (use all CAPS in password) (03-20)
Live coverage (03-20)
Isabel's election night coverage roundup (03-19)
Live coverage blog (03-19)
Election night central (03-19)
Late afternoon/evening precinct reports (03-19)
Isabel’s afternoon roundup (Updated x2) (03-19)
Early afternoon precinct reports (03-19)
Stop The Political Attacks On Natural Gas - 80% Of Illinoisans Use It To Heat Their Homes (03-19)
Isabel's mid-day news roundup (Updated) (03-19)
This much-needed election reform law needs to be revisited (03-19)
Miranda Lambert to perform at Illinois State Fair (03-19)
Mid-morning precinct reports (03-19)
It’s just a bill (03-19)
Isabel’s morning briefing (03-19)
Early morning precinct reports (03-19)
SUBSCRIBERS ONLY - Supplement to today's edition (03-19)
SUBSCRIBERS ONLY - Today's edition of Capitol Fax (use all CAPS in password) (03-19)
Live coverage (03-19)
Isabel’s afternoon roundup (Updated x2) (03-18)
SUBSCRIBERS ONLY - Fundraiser list and some other stuff (03-18)
Feds detail case against Madigan, McClain and say they plan to call Solis to the witness stand (03-18)
Illini win Big Ten championship, earn No. 3 seed in NCAA Tournament (03-18)
Pritzker supports pause on any CPS funding decreases for selective enrollment schools until all Chicago school board members are elected (03-18)
'The woke left is coming after me for peeing on a tree during my college days' (03-18)
SoS Giannoulias went off on Mayor Johnson about subminimum wage, Bring Chicago Home and public safety (03-18)
It’s just a bill (03-18)
Open thread (03-18)
Isabel’s morning briefing (03-18)
SUBSCRIBERS ONLY - Supplement to today's edition (03-18)
SUBSCRIBERS ONLY - Today's edition of Capitol Fax (use all CAPS in password) (03-18)
Live coverage (03-18)
Reader comments closed for the weekend (03-15)
Isabel’s afternoon roundup (03-15)
After months of callous indecision, the mayor may have finally settled on a reasonable plan (03-15)
Question of the day (03-15)
SUBSCRIBERS ONLY - Supplement to today's edition (03-15)
Food for thought (03-15)
*** UPDATED x1 - Pritzker responds to AFSCME *** Pritzker prison reconstruction plan blasted by AFSCME, but draws qualified praise from prominent prison reform group (03-15)
It’s just a bill (03-15)
Open thread (03-15)
Isabel’s morning briefing (03-15)
SUBSCRIBERS ONLY - Today's edition of Capitol Fax (use all CAPS in password) (03-15)
Live coverage (03-15)
Isabel’s afternoon roundup (03-14)
Madison County judge says state venue shopping law is unconstitutional (Updated) (03-14)
Pritzker won't tip hand on biz/union-backed bill opposed by some green groups (03-14)
Waukegan City Clerk charged in 15-count indictment (03-14)
Support Medical Aid In Dying (03-14)
It’s just a bill (03-14)
Open thread (03-14)
Isabel’s morning briefing (03-14)
SUBSCRIBERS ONLY - Today's edition of Capitol Fax (use all CAPS in password) (03-14)
Live coverage (03-14)
Isabel’s afternoon roundup (03-13)
SUBSCRIBERS ONLY - A few quick campaign updates (03-13)
Supreme Court denies Bring Chicago Home appeal attempt (Updated) (03-13)
Illinois Democrats Raja Krishnamoorthi, Chuy García at odds over TikTok bill (03-13)
Question of the day (03-13)
Pritzker discusses Bears proposal, says it shouldn't be highest priority, wants to make sure 'taxpayers are getting a return on their investment' (03-13)
After Sen. Toro touts photo, Pritzker said he's not endorsing in 20th Senate District race (03-13)
Today's quotable (03-13)
It’s just a bill (03-13)
What the heck? (03-13)
Open thread (03-13)
Isabel’s morning briefing (03-13)
SUBSCRIBERS ONLY - Legislative update (03-13)
SUBSCRIBERS ONLY - Today's edition of Capitol Fax (use all CAPS in password) (03-13)
Live coverage (03-13)
Isabel’s afternoon roundup (03-12)
Shelter in place ordered at Statehouse (Updated x7) - All clear (03-12)
Illinois Is Top Ten In The Nation For Reported Gas Leaks, Fix Illinois’ Aging Natural Gas Lines Now (03-12)
IEA's annual State of Education poll released (03-12)
CGFA's revised revenue forecasts are slightly higher than the governor's budget office projects (03-12)
Bernie Sanders jumps into state Senate primary; Latino group backs Spyropoulos against Martinez (03-12)
Justice Cunningham needs to come clean on Ed Burke vote (03-12)
Jonas Brothers added to Illinois State Fair 2024 lineup (03-12)
It’s just a bill (03-12)
*** UPDATED x1 *** ARDC administrator lays out the case against Tom DeVore (03-12)
Open thread (03-12)
Isabel’s morning briefing (03-12)
SUBSCRIBERS ONLY - Supplement to today's edition (03-12)
SUBSCRIBERS ONLY - Today's edition of Capitol Fax (use all CAPS in password) (03-12)
Live coverage (03-12)
Business groups ask Illinois Supreme Court to reverse appellate decision on Bring Chicago Home: 'The possibilities for ballot abuse by municipal councils across the state are endless' (03-11)
Isabel’s afternoon roundup (03-11)
SUBSCRIBERS ONLY - Fundraiser list (03-11)
Question of the day (03-11)
Social/health safety net showing clear signs of distress (03-11)
Today's must-watch video (03-11)
SUBSCRIBERS ONLY - Supplement to today's edition (03-11)
More on the $2 billion Bears/NFL stadium proposal (Updated) (03-11)
It’s just a bill (03-11)
You do realize this is a trap, right? (03-11)
Open thread (03-11)
Isabel’s morning briefing (03-11)
SUBSCRIBERS ONLY - Today's edition of Capitol Fax (use all CAPS in password) (03-11)
Live coverage (03-11)
SUBSCRIBERS ONLY - Weekend campaign updates (Password updated to this week's) (03-10)
Reader comments closed for the weekend (03-08)
Isabel’s afternoon roundup (03-08)
Fun with numbers: When a claimed 40 percent cut is actually a 43 percent increase (03-08)
After Johnson repeatedly sidesteps questions, city confirms evictions will go forward (03-08)
Sen. Hunter says she's 'shocked and appalled' at Speaker Welch's effort to unseat Rep. Flowers (03-08)
Rate the new Trumpy Bost ads (03-08)
Once Converted To Electric, Consumers Will Pay 3x As Much. Keep Our Energy Options Safe And Affordable. (03-08)
It’s just a bill (03-08)
Open thread (03-08)
Isabel’s morning briefing (03-08)
SUBSCRIBERS ONLY - Today's edition of Capitol Fax (use all CAPS in password) (03-08)
Live coverage (03-08)
Bost slammed by Dems for celebrating passage of a bill he voted against (03-07)
Isabel’s afternoon roundup (Updated) (03-07)
SUBSCRIBERS ONLY - Supplement to today's edition (Updated) (03-07)
Rivian to build new car at Illinois plant (Updated x3) (03-07)
Pritzker indicates he favors elected Chicago school board bill (Updated x3) (03-07)
Illinois UAW region withdraws Rashid endorsement, votes to back Foster (03-07)
It’s just a bill (03-07)
Open thread (03-07)
Isabel’s morning briefing (03-07)
SUBSCRIBERS ONLY - Today's edition of Capitol Fax (use all CAPS in password) (03-07)
Live coverage (03-07)
Huge win for Bring Chicago Home supporters as appellate court vacates lower court's ruling (Updated) (03-06)
Isabel’s afternoon roundup (03-06)
Caption contest! (03-06)
Good news on migrant influx/sheltering/resettlements, but some dark clouds are on the horizon (03-06)
Rivian eliminating a shift at EV factory in Normal, but all hourly workers will be offered jobs (03-06)
How Illinois’ Reproductive Health Act protects IVF access (03-06)
SUBSCRIBERS ONLY - Supplement to today's edition (03-06)
Poll has Bost up, but with caveats (03-06)
It’s just a bill (03-06)
Open thread (03-06)
Isabel’s morning briefing (03-06)
SUBSCRIBERS ONLY - Today's edition of Capitol Fax (use all CAPS in password) (03-06)
Live coverage (03-06)
Pritzker again responds to criticism of his proposal to do away with the grocery tax (03-05)
Isabel’s afternoon roundup (updated) (03-05)
Mapes support letters released (03-05)
SUBSCRIBERS ONLY - Campaign updates (03-05)
Question of the day (03-05)
Stop The Political Attacks On Natural Gas - 80% Of Illinoisans Use It To Heat Their Homes (03-05)
Keith Urban joins Illinois State Fair lineup (03-05)
It’s just a bill (03-05)
Pat Quinn to back GOP-sponsored constitutional ethics amendment (Updated) (03-05)
Open thread (03-05)
Isabel’s morning briefing (03-05)
SUBSCRIBERS ONLY - Supplement to today's edition (03-05)
SUBSCRIBERS ONLY - Today's edition of Capitol Fax (use all CAPS in password) (03-05)
Live coverage (03-05)
Monorail! (03-04)
Isabel’s afternoon roundup (03-04)
Kane County chair dispenses with bogeyman claims (03-04)
Question of the day (03-04)
A closer look at the governor's pension proposals (03-04)
US Supreme Court: Trump restored to Illinois ballot (Updated) (03-04)
It’s just a bill (03-04)
Open thread (03-04)
Isabel’s morning briefing (03-04)
SUBSCRIBERS ONLY - Supplement to today's edition (03-04)
SUBSCRIBERS ONLY - Today's edition of Capitol Fax (use all CAPS in password) (03-04)
Live coverage (03-04)
SUBSCRIBERS ONLY - Saturday campaign updates (Password updated to this week's) (03-02)
Reader comments closed for the weekend (03-01)
SUBSCRIBERS ONLY - Fundraiser list (03-01)
Isabel’s afternoon roundup (03-01)
Shenanigan! (03-01)
SUBSCRIBERS ONLY - Supplement to today's edition and some campaign updates (Updated x3) (03-01)
Today's number: 4 percent (03-01)
Did You Know? 80% Of Illinoisans Use Natural Gas To Heat Their Homes (03-01)
This may not be a bad idea (03-01)
Today's must-watch video (Updated x2) (03-01)
Cassidy wants constitutional amendment that protects reproductive health care and gender-affirming care (03-01)
Moody's looks at Illinois regions (03-01)
SUBSCRIBERS ONLY - Today's edition of Capitol Fax (use all CAPS in password) (03-01)
Open thread (03-01)
Isabel’s morning briefing (03-01)
Live coverage (03-01)

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