Voices In The News 2018
As we get ready to welcome 2019, we thought we’d take a few minutes to listen back to the past year in Illinois government and politics.
Pritzker Staffers Sue Own Campaign For Racial Discrimination
The Democratic candidate for Illinois governor is facing a racial discrimination lawsuit against his campaign — from his own campaign workers.
Rauner: Black Legislators Not Serving Their Community
Gov. Bruce Rauner and black state legislators are escalating a fight that began earlier this week.
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.
Pritzker Chooses Rep. Juliana Stratton As 2018 Running Mate
Democratic candidate for Illinois governor J.B. Pritzker named state Rep. Juliana Stratton to be his 2018 running mate Thursday, calling the Chicago attorney a fighter who "hasn't been shy about standing up" to Republican Gov. Bruce Rauner and President Donald Trump.