Illinois Supreme Court
Recent News About Illinois Supreme Court
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Rauner calls for political reform, referendums on fair maps, term limits
Since the state Supreme Court ruled voter referendums can't be used to place measures on the ballot, Republican Gov. Bruce Rauner has called for state lawmakers to take action to restore redistricting to the November ballot and to also put term limits up for a vote.
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Burke: Safety, economy reasons to ban driverless vehicles in Chicago
Concerns about safety and the economy are behind Alderman Ed Burke's opposition to driverless vehicles in Chicago, the long-serving city politician said during a recent radio talk show interview.
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Chicago attorney says Alderman Burke is driven by power, money
A Chicago attorney recently remarked that in the Windy City one man rules the roost, and that’s Alderman Ed Burke.
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Rauner urges Assembly to put redistricting reform back on ballot
Now that the Illinois Supreme Court has kept redistricting reform, also known as "free maps," off the November ballot, Gov. Bruce Rauner said he wants the General Assembly to put it back on.
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Rauner urges Illinois voters to demand redistricting reform, term limits
Illinois voters, regardless of party affiliation, need to have a stern conversation with their state legislators to revive redistricting after the Illinois Supreme Court decision last week that took free maps off the November ballot, Gov. Bruce Rauner said during a recent interview.
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GOP says Madigan to blame for keeping Independent Map Amendment off November ballot
The Illinois Supreme Court has ruled that the Independent Map Amendment should be kept off the November ballot.