Illinois
Prison documentary Stateville Calling: What if rehabilitation was a human right?
September 4, 2019The hour-long documentary follows the current battle to pass legislation reinstating parole in Illinois, which the state hasn’t had since 1978.
Read more2018 election win pays off: Illinois passes “barrage” of pro-worker bills
July 8, 2019The legislature enacted a $45 billion infrastructure plan, banned local “right to work” laws, and approved a plethora of other pro-worker measures.
Read moreGOP degrades women and workers, Illinois Gov. Rauner says “Me too”
September 28, 2018How we value the work people do in economic terms bears direct correlation to how we value people in social and political terms.
Read moreSigns of a Democratic ‘wave’ year in Illinois primary
March 21, 2018In a troubling sign for Republicans, turnout among Democrats increased 300 percent over 2014 and 30 percent over 2010.
Read moreNewman-Lipinski race highlights divide in Chicago Democratic ranks
March 16, 2018In Tuesday's 3rd District primary, it's Democrat vs. Democrat and union vs. union.
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