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Federal court denies relaxed ballot requirements for constitutional amendments
Jul 10, 2020 3:32 PM - An Illinois group trying to get a constitutional amendment on the Nov. 3 ballot is not entitled to looser regulations during the COVID-19 pandemic, a federal appeals court ruled Wednesday. -
Elections board wants to continue challenge of third-party ballot accessJul 7, 2020 5:40 PM - Illinois' chief election authority told a federal appeals court Monday it wants to continue its appeal of looser election rules for third-party candidates.
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Opposing groups readying for fight over graduated tax
Jul 7, 2020 5:23 PM - Days after the governor donated $51.5 million of his personal fortune to a committee supporting a graduated income tax constitutional amendment, a new coalition has begun an effort to defeat the measure. -
Justices rule states can bind presidential electors' votes
Jul 6, 2020 2:31 PM - In a decision flavored with references to "Hamilton" and "Veep," the Supreme Court ruled unanimously Monday that states can require presidential electors to back their states' popular vote winner in the Electoral College.
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Duckworth emerges as contender for VP nod
Jul 5, 2020 7:29 PM - Sources close to the Biden campaign say that Sen. Tammy Duckworth is a top contender to be his running mate. -
Wanted: An all-out effort to build nursing numbers in Illinois
Jul 3, 2020 8:54 AM - Illinois' nursing shortage has been painfully felt during the pandemic, a think tank report says, and it could easily get worse. This Daily Herald editorial calls for efforts to build up the ranks of nurses. -
Aurora alderman announces mayoral bid
Jul 3, 2020 1:00 AM - A sitting Aurora alderman has announced his plan to run for mayor in the spring 2021 election. -
Juracek won't seek third term as Mount Prospect's mayor
Jul 2, 2020 3:29 PM - Mount Prospect Mayor Arlene Juracek will not seek a third term as the village's top elected official in the April 2021 election, she announced Thursday. -
Supreme Court's abortion ruling raises stakes for election
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How to vote by mail in Will CountyJun 29, 2020 4:34 PM - Will County Clerk Lauren Staley Ferry said Monday that her office will begin sending vote-by-mail applications to every registered voter in the next two weeks.
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