LGBTQ Forum With Democratic Candidates For Governor
From now until March 20th primary - the race for governor has candidates buying advertising slots and pounding the pavement to get their names in front of voters.
Election 2018 coverage from Illinois Public Media
News, interviews, candidate debate coverage, and election resources for informed voters from WILL and other public media.
Illinois Issues: Campaign 2018 - Rauner Vs. Madigan
Commentary: Gov. Bruce Rauner’s Madigan fixation may reflect how little the governor has to show for his first three years in office.
Running For Office? Time Is Running Out
Monday is the last day to submit petitions to run for office in Illinois next year. There are several people who’ve said they’re running for high profile offices, but who have not yet turned in paperwork.
Filing For Election, Finding Lines And Friendship
Monday was an important date on the way to the 2018 elections. It was the beginning of the period when Illinois candidates have to file petitions with, in some cases, thousands of signatures needed to get on the ballot. The filing period lasts a week, but for hundreds of candidates, it was worth it to be in line first thing Monday morning.
Like It Or Not: How Facebook Reshaped Political Campaigns In Illinois
Facebook is facing tough questions in the wake of the 2016 presidential election. Did Russians use social media to sway the election? Why is there so much fake news? Why isn’t Facebook more transparent?
Politically Speaking: Illinois Congressman Shimkus on taxes, Trump and Rauner’s re-election
On the latest edition of the Politically Speaking podcast, St. Louis Public Radio’s Jason Rosenbaum and Jo Mannies welcome back U.S. Rep. John Shimkus to the show for the third time.
JB Pritzker Picks Up Endorsement From Treasurer Frerichs In Governor’s Race
State Treasurer Mike Frerichs is endorsing venture capitalist J.B. Pritzker for governor. The two went to Frerichs’ home turf of Champaign-Urbana to make the announcement on Wednesday.
Q&A: The Woman Taking On Gov. Rauner
State Rep. Jeanne Ives says she’s taking on Governor Bruce Rauner in the upcoming Republican primary.
Rauner Officially Announces Re-Election Bid
Governor Bruce Rauner has made his long awaited announcement that he is seeking re-election. The first term Republican issued a video Monday morning that features him riding his motorcycle through Illinois. It focuses on the agenda he has pushed since taking office, including property tax relief.
Pritzker Says He’ll Blend Business, Government Expertise
Democratic candidate for governor JB Pritzker said Thursday he knows the difference between running a business and running government and is experienced in both, unlike the two other wealthy businessmen—Bruce Rauner and Donald Trump—who’ve struggled in their transition to public office.