Political TV Ad Spending On 2014 IL Races Tops $26 Million
A new report by the Center for Public Integrity shows that more than $26.4 million has been spent thus far on the airing of TV ads for Illinois'2014 political races.The more than $26 million was spent...
View ArticleJustice for Sale? Analysis Of Outside Spending In State Supreme Court Races
According to a recent analysis, Illinois is among a handful of states that's seen a surge of last minute outside spending in state Supreme Court races by special interest groups.Bert Brandenburg,...
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Dold Unseats Schneider In The 10th Congressional District (VIDEO)
Former one-term Republican Congressman Bob Dold has won back Illinois' 10th congressional district seat from freshman Democratic U.S. Rep. Brad Schneider.The Democratic congressman, who unseated Dold...
View ArticleHouse Ethics Committee To Continue Investigating Rush
U.S. House Ethics Committee has announced that it will continue its investigation of U.S. Rep. Bobby Rush (D-IL,1). The investigation involves free rent the congressman reportedly took advantage of...
View ArticleChicago Forward Lifts Funding Caps In Mayoral Runoff
The Rahm Emanuel-friendly super PAC Chicago Forward has lifted contribution limits in the mayoral runoff contest, reports Aldertrack.The super PAC blew the cap for campaign contributions in the mayoral...
View ArticleReports: Feds Investigating Aaron Schock
U.S. Rep. Aaron Schock's (R-IL,18) spending habits are reportedly under investigation by the FBI and Illinois federal prosecutors, according to reports.The FBI has reportedly started its process of...
View ArticleRauner Schedules Tentative Special Election Dates For Schock's Seat
Illinois Gov. Bruce Rauner released tentative dates for the special election to replace former U.S. Rep. Aaron Schock (R-IL,18).The special election primary and general election for the...
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Report: Illinois Had Highest Share Of Outside Spending In 2014 State Supreme...
During the last cycle of state Supreme Court elections, Illinois had the largest share of outside spending by interest groups. That's according to a new national report on campaign finance, which also...
View ArticleFeds Issue Another Subpoena For Schock's Records
Federal prosecutors have issued another subpoena for the records of former Illinois Congressman Aaron Schock.The second request seeks Schock's texts, financial records and emails as part of the federal...
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Dunkin Defends His Voting Record, Blasts Obama For Endorsing In 5th District...
State Rep. Ken Dunkin (D-Chicago) made an election day push for votes Tuesday morning, speaking with Chicagoans at the Ms. Biscuit restaurant in the Washington Park neighborhood.Progress Illinois...
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Rauner Takes A Hit In Illinois' Primary Elections
Progress Illinois breaks down the winners and losers in some key legislative races in which stakes were high for Republican Gov. Bruce Rauner and Democratic House Speaker Michael Madigan. Tuesday was a...
View ArticleMore Than $22 Million Spent On Illinois Primary Election Ads
More than $22 million was spent by Illinois political candidates in the state primary elections last month.According to the Illinois Campaign for Political Reform, about $11 million of that spending...
View ArticleIllinois GOP Legislators Question State Auditor's Previous Campaign Spending
Illinois GOP legislators want answers about Auditor General Frank Mautino's unusual campaign expenses from when he was a state lawmaker. Mautino was tapped last year for the role of Illinois Auditor...
View ArticleIllinois Auditor General Mautino Asked To Take Leave Of Absence During...
A Democratic lawmaker says Illinois Auditor General Frank Mautino, a fellow Democrat, should take a leave of absence during the ongoing federal investigation of his campaign spending.Aruguing that a...
View ArticleIllinois GOP Lawmakers Seek Mautino's Removal As Auditor General
Illinois Republican lawmakers are seeking the removal of state Auditor General Frank Mautino in light of the ongoing federal and state probes into his campaign spending.Twenty GOP legislators filed a...
View ArticleIllinoisGo Political Organization Shuts Down
The Illinoisans for Growth and Opportunity (IllinoisGO) political organization has ceased operations, according to a Saturday announcement. The group had been established to "defend Democratic...
View ArticleNo Indictment Of Aaron Schock After Federal Grand Jury Term Ends
A federal grand jury's term has reportedly ended without an indictment being issued for former Illinois Congressman Aaron Schock.The former Republican congressman abruptly resigned in March 2015...
View ArticleMautino Fails To Submit Amended Campaign Spending Reports By Deadline
Illinois Auditor General Frank Mautino missed Monday's deadline to submit his amended campaign finance reports, the State Board of Elections has confirmed. The state elections board, which had ordered...
View ArticleRauner, Illinois Republicans Are Pouring Big Bucks Into State Races
State legislative races are getting a big cash infusion from Illinois Republicans this year due largely to political contributions from wealthy Gov. Bruce Rauner. In local races this year, Illinois...
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Pat Quinn Gives Update On Petition Drive, Doesn't Rule Out Bid For IL...
Former Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn has collected about 30,000 signatures thus far for his petition drive to create term limits for Chicago's mayor and establish an independent consumer advocate in the...
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