First Amendment group sues Illinois over party-controlled nonprofit names
A First Amendment advocacy organization is suing the state of Illinois over a 40‑year‑old statute that restricts which nonprofits may use the words “Democrat” or “Republican” in their official names.
ILLINOIS (WCIA) -- Two Illinois organizations are at odds over a temporary shutdown of the FOID card system. The Illinois State Police said the system they use for FOID is 11 years old and in need of an upgrade. But the Illinois State Rifle Association is arguing that the shutdown…
Illinois Democrats have approved a proposed constitutional amendment that would change how future legislative district maps are drawn, setting up a statewide voter referendum, which has been criticized by Republican leaders as a partisan move that would worsen gerrymandering in Illinois.
House Joint Resolution Constitutional Amendment 21 would raise the state income tax rate on income exceeding $1 million from 4.95% to 7.95%, an increase of 3 percentage points.