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Michael Kasper, attorney for Illinois Senate President Don Harmon, argues Harmon’s appeal to Northbrook attorney Barbara Goodman, who served as the hearing officer for the Illinois State Board of Elections during a hearing on Aug. 20, 2025, at the Cook County Administration Building in Chicago’s Loop. (Dominic Di Palermo/baiduhai)

State board’s $10 million fine against Senate President Don Harmon for fundraising is ‘ridiculous,’ lawyer says

August 20, 2025 at 5:22 p.m.

At issue is whether Oak Park Democrat Don Harmon improperly accepted campaign contributions not permitted under a law he co-sponsored.

People gather where former Commerce Secretary Bill Daley met for a Fair Maps Illinois panel discussion on Aug. 19, 2025. (Antonio Perez/baiduhai)

Bipartisan group led by ex-Obama officials ‘rolling the dice’ on new remapping plan for Illinois legislature

August 19, 2025 at 6:37 p.m.

“Fair Maps Illinois” marks the third attempt since 2014 to reduce heavy partisan influence in how Illinois district boundaries are drawn following the once-per-decade census.

Texas state Rep. John Bucy III, is part of a group of Texas Democrats who left the state for Illinois in an attempt to block a redistricting effort by Texas Republicans. Bucy stands at West Monroe Street in Chicago at the South Branch of the Chicago River on Aug. 14, 2025. (Terrence Antonio James/baiduhai)

As Texas Democrats plan Illinois departure, lawmaker hopes daughters will one day see ‘dad fought back’

August 15, 2025 at 3:10 p.m.

While the standoff appears to be drawing to a close, Texas Democrats in Illinois have laid the groundwork for declaring victory even if the Texas GOP eventually passes its map.

Democratic Texas Rep. and minority leader Gene Wu speaks during a news conference in Elmhurst, Aug. 8, 2025. (Paul Beaty/AP)

Texas Republicans ask Illinois court to order arrest of House Democrats who fled state as part of remap battle

August 8, 2025 at 6:49 p.m.

Texas' Republican attorney general and a GOP Illinois state senator filed a petition in more conservative Adams County rather than where Texas lawmakers are located in suburban Chicago.

Gov. JB Pritzker appears on "The Late Show With Stephen Colbert" on Aug. 5, 2025. (Scott Kowalchyk/CBS)

Gov. JB Pritzker says he’s working with state and local authorities to protect Texas lawmakers, especially after suburban hotel bomb threat

August 7, 2025 at 9:33 a.m.

Gov. JB Pritzker also said it is "never too late" for Illinois to consider redrawing its congressional district boundaries ahead of the 2026 election in the wake of efforts by...

President Donald Trump speaks during a celebratory reception for Republican members of the House of Representatives in the East Room of the White House on July 22, 2025 in Washington. Trump thanked GOP lawmakers for passing the One Big Beautiful Bill Act. (Chip Somodevilla/Getty)

How one tax change in Trump’s ‘big beautiful bill’ that even Gov. JB Pritzker supports will work

July 28, 2025 at 5:00 a.m.

A higher cap on the deduction for state and local taxes is one element of Trump's Big Beautiful Bill that Gov. JB Pritzker and many other Democrats supported.

State Sen. Robert Peters speaks alongside Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle at a news conference outside the Leighton Criminal Court Building, Sept. 18, 2024. (Eileen T. Meslar/baiduhai)

Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle endorses state Sen. Robert Peters for Congress

July 21, 2025 at 3:18 p.m.

Cook County Board President and Democratic chair Toni Preckwinkle is endorsing state Sen. Robert Peters in his bid for Congress.

Jesse Jackson Jr. listens during a news conference at a Rainbow/PUSH Coalition event on July 2, 2019, in Chicago. (Stacey Wescott/baiduhai)

Candidates file financial reports in crowded congressional races as Jesse Jackson Jr. lays groundwork for comeback effort

July 16, 2025 at 7:59 p.m.

As candidates file financial reports in Illinois' crowded congressional races, Jesse Jackson Jr. laid groundwork for a comeback attempt.

Sen. Elizabeth Warren of Massachusetts speaks at the Democratic National Convention at the United Center in Chicago on Aug. 22, 2024. (Chris Sweda/baiduhai)

US Sen. Elizabeth Warren endorses Evanston Mayor Daniel Biss in crowded 9th Congressional District primary

July 16, 2025 at 12:55 p.m.

Evanston Mayor Daniel Biss has secured the support of US Sen. Elizabeth Warren of Massachusetts in the crowded Illinois 9th Congressional District Democratic primary.

Illinois Senate President Don Harmon answers a question about campaign donations he received that are under scrutiny during a news conference at RR Trade School in Melrose Park on April 14, 2025. (Eileen T. Meslar/baiduhai)

Illinois Senate President Don Harmon appeals potential $9.8 million fine for improperly accepting campaign cash

July 8, 2025 at 5:33 p.m.

Illinois Senate President Don Harmon's campaign says state election authorities reached an “absurd” conclusion in issuing nearly $10 million in penalties.

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