On Nov. 30, a petition against HB40, which will provide state health care insurance and Medicaid coverage for abortions, was signed by multiple Illinois pro-life organizations.

On Nov. 30, a petition for leave to file a taxpayer action to restrain and enjoin the disbursement of public funds was filed by Illinois Right to Life Action. The petition was filed against Felecia Norwood, director of the Department of Healthcare and Family Services; Michael Hoffman, director of the Department of Central Management Services; Michael Frerichs, treasurer of the state of Illinois; and Susana Mendoza, comptroller of the state of Illinois.

The waning months of 2017 have seen a rash of sexual harassment allegations surfacing, and U.S. Sen. Al Franken (D-MN) is one of the more recent notable people to have these allegations brought against them.

A Chicago GOP staffer was denied access to the Illinois Republican Party headquarters, prompting the Chicago Republican Party to express their disappointment.