Inside Illinois Politics: The latest election news to keep you informed about what's happening in the world of politics
State Journal-Register
Jul 31, 2020
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Under the Dome Podcast: Illinois high school sports are a go, but with changes during the COVID-19 pandemic
On this week's episode of the Under the Dome Podcast the State Journal-Register's Bernard Schoenburg and Doug Finke work remotely to bring you the latest updates from the Illinois Statehouse and Illinois' response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Durkin calls on Madigan to resign immediately

Changing his earlier position, House Republican Leader Jim Durkin said Thursday that embattled House Speaker Michael Madigan should resign immediately.

Lawsuit filed to clarify Election Day holiday

The Illinois Municipal League is going to court in Sangamon County to determine if municipal governments must close on election day this year.

Pritzker announces restrictions on youth sports

With COVID-19 cases continuing to spread in the state, Gov.

Board of Elections closed after worker tests positive for COVID-19

The Springfield office of The State Board of Elections in Town & Country Shopping Center will be closed through Aug. 7 after an employee tested positive for COVID-19.Board spokesman Matt Dietrich said Wednesday that about 60 people work in the building, and since mid-June, there has been a gradual increase in the number of people working there.

Kanye West, other candidates face petition objections

Entertainer Kanye West, who filed petitions in Illinois to run for president, as well as two U.S. Senate candidates and a couple of legislative candidates, are among people who will have to defend those petitions to get on the Nov. 3 ballot.

Applications for Nov. 3 election ballots heading to mailboxes

Despite all the talk about mail-in ballots in Illinois this year, Sangamon County Clerk Don Gray says if people are more comfortable going to their polling place on Election Day, that's still available for them.

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