Illinois

2018 election win pays off: Illinois passes “barrage” of pro-worker bills

July 8, 2019 By Mark Gruenberg

The legislature enacted a $45 billion infrastructure plan, banned local “right to work” laws, and approved a plethora of other pro-worker measures.

GOP degrades women and workers, Illinois Gov. Rauner says “Me too”

September 28, 2018 By Tim Libretti

How we value the work people do in economic terms bears direct correlation to how we value people in social and political terms.

Signs of a Democratic ‘wave’ year in Illinois primary

March 21, 2018 By John Bachtell

In a troubling sign for Republicans, turnout among Democrats increased 300 percent over 2014 and 30 percent over 2010.

Newman-Lipinski race highlights divide in Chicago Democratic ranks

March 16, 2018 By Mark Gruenberg

In Tuesday's 3rd District primary, it's Democrat vs. Democrat and union vs. union.

Illinois student targeted by “alt-right” after confrontation at anti-fascist rally

January 31, 2018 By Michelle Zacarias

The latest victim of the alt-right’s targeted harassment campaigns is Tariq Khan, a Ph.D. student in Illinois. After a provocative confrontation by Turning Point USA members, Khan could face a year in jail.