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Displaying all articles tagged:
Illinois
coming soon
Mar. 19, 2024
Broadway Is Celebrating Casimir Pulaski Day
Sufjan Stevens’s
Illinoise
is headed for the Great White Way, just in time for Tony season.
By
Jason P. Frank
encounter
Aug. 3, 2023
J. B. Pritzker Is a New Democratic Power Broker
The governor of Illinois is rich and powerful, making him both an ally to Joe Biden and his own center of influence.
By
Gabriel Debenedetti
what we know
July 6, 2022
Highland Park Shooting Death Toll Rises to 7: Updates
The 21-year-old gunman appears to have picked his targets at random, police said, and his motive remains unclear.
By
Intelligencer Staff
extreme weather
Dec. 11, 2021
Many Feared Dead After Tornadoes Tear Through Central U.S.: Updates
At least 50 people may have been killed at a factory in Kentucky. More than 30 tornadoes struck at least six states overnight Friday.
By
Chas Danner
and
Paola Rosa-Aquino
vision 2020
Aug. 3, 2020
Kanye West Is Trying to Get on the Ballot in Wisconsin, a Crucial Swing State
His unorthodox presidential campaign is also collecting signatures in Ohio, Arkansas, and West Virginia, but its earlier efforts face legal scrutiny.
By
Ben Jacobs
coronavirus
Aug. 2, 2020
After an Early Summer Lull, COVID-19 Cases Surge in the Midwest
With the South still facing significant outbreaks, the governors of Ohio, Wisconsin, and Illinois are bracing for their own coronavirus uptick.
By
Matt Stieb
encounter
July 21, 2020
‘We Saw This Problem Coming’
Lauren Underwood, the youngest Black woman to ever serve in Congress, on remote legislating during a pandemic.
By
Rebecca Traister
covid-19
Apr. 8, 2020
The Novel Coronavirus Is Devastating Black Communities. This Was Predictable.
Wisconsin is an object lesson in how racist policies have created an environment that leaves black Americans vulnerable.
By
Zak Cheney-Rice
democratic primaries
Mar. 17, 2020
Another Sweep for Joe Biden in Florida, Illinois, and Arizona
Biden wins decisively in three diverse states, with a possible primary drought approaching.
By
Ed Kilgore
democratic primaries
Mar. 17, 2020
In a Bright Spot for Progressives, Marie Newman Defeats Dan Lipinski in Illinois
An anti-abortion representative lost to a pro-choice, pro–Green New Deal Democrat in the primary for Illinois’s third district.
By
Sarah Jones
vision 2020
Mar. 16, 2020
What to Expect in the March 17 Presidential Primaries
Joe Biden is expected to have another winning primary day, but Ohio won’t be one of the states he carries: The governor postponed the vote until June.
By
Ed Kilgore
criminal justice
Jan. 28, 2020
Elizabeth Warren Wants You to Vote in Your Local Prosecutor Election
Her endorsements come just as the Cook County, Illinois, state’s attorney election is becoming a referendum on the Jussie Smollett case.
By
Zak Cheney-Rice
skin deep
Jan. 2, 2020
Animal Testing Is Now Banned in These 3 States
Bunnies are safe here.
By
Kathleen Hou
vision 2020
Oct. 29, 2019
South Carolina Priest Denies Joe Biden Communion Over Pro-Choice Views
It’s an old if sporadic problem for Catholic pro-choice politicians.
By
Ed Kilgore
the urbanist
Oct. 9, 2019
An Architect’s Guide to Chicago
A backroom beer bar, historic hotels, and the boat tour worth taking.
By
Trupti Rami
politics
May 6, 2019
Progressive Groups Back Marie Newman, Despite DCCC Blacklist
Marie Newman, who’s challenging anti-abortion Democrat Dan Lipinski from the left, picked up a handful of early endorsements.
By
Sarah Jones
Mar. 21, 2018
Bernie-Endorsed Pol May Have Lost Because of Bernie’s Preferred Primary System
There’s some evidence Illinois’s open-primary system saved centrist Democrat Dan Lipinski from defeat by progressive Marie Newman.
By
Ed Kilgore
Mar. 20, 2018
Incumbents and Big Spenders Win Illinois Primary – But Only by a Hair
Some near-upsets occurred, but Governor Bruce Rauner and Representative Dan Lipinski managed to hold off their challengers.
By
Ed Kilgore
Mar. 20, 2018
In Illinois Primaries, Abortion Is the Big Issue
A pro-life Democratic congressman and a pro-choice Republican governor are both seeing strong challenges from their own parties.
By
Ed Kilgore
Mar. 16, 2018
The Attempted Purge of a Rare Pro-Choice Republican in Illinois
Illinois liberals are trying to “purge” RTL Democrat Dan Lipinski, but conservatives are also trying to purge pro-choice Gov. Bruce Rauner.
By
Ed Kilgore
Feb. 25, 2018
The Wild Illinois Governor’s Race Shows Why the Midterms Remain Unpredictable
Primary challenges, like those on both sides of the Illinois contest, make it hard to handicap the 2018 gubernatorial landscape.
By
Ed Kilgore
2018 midterms
Feb. 5, 2018
Illinois Holocaust Denier Set to Win GOP Congressional Nomination
This is why you always field a candidate.
By
Margaret Hartmann
May 29, 2017
In Illinois, Another Boost for Automatic Voter Registration
In a bipartisan step, Illinois is set to join a growing number of states that sign up eligible voters when they do business with state agencies.
By
Ed Kilgore
immigration
Feb. 28, 2017
Pro-Trump Town Not Pleased ICE Is Detaining the Local Mexican Restaurant Manager
Even the mayor calls him a “great asset” who “doesn’t ask for anything in return.”
By
Clint Rainey
the chain gang
Feb. 17, 2017
Guy Proves He’s the One by Proposing With a Ring Inside a McNuggets Box
“Her love for chicken nuggets is, I’m sure, more than she loves me.”
By
Clint Rainey
terrible owners
Jan. 9, 2017
Dairy Queen Tells Racist Franchisee His Store Is Closed Forever
He bragged to cops about shouting the N-word at a customer and her kids.
By
Clint Rainey
Mar. 15, 2016
3 Images That Illustrate Why Hillary Clinton Might Lose Illinois
Chicago hates Rahm Emanuel so much it might cost Hillary Clinton tonight’s primary.
By
Eric Levitz
Edibles
Dec. 8, 2015
James Beard Award–Winning Pastry Chef Embraces Marijuana
Chicago-based Mindy Segal has created a line of edibles.
By
Sierra Tishgart
Nov. 18, 2015
Disgraced Illinois ‘Hero’ Cop Spent Over $2,000 of Stolen Money on Movie Tickets
Court documents reveal that Fox Lake police lieutenant Charles Joseph Gliniewicz also spent his embezzled money on student-loan payments, porn, and eating out.
By
Eric Levitz
Nov. 5, 2015
‘Slain’ Illinois Cop Tried to Order Hit
The cop allegedly asked a gang member to kill an administrator who knew he’d been stealing from a local youth program.
By
Eric Levitz
trans issues
Nov. 3, 2015
U.S.: Trans Student Has Right to Use Locker Room
The school district must allow the girl access to the girls’ locker room or face sanctions.
By
Jessica Roy
Shortages
Oct. 7, 2015
Get Ready for a Pumpkin-Pie Shortage This Thanksgiving
Flooding has reduced some companies’ supplies by a third.
By
Clint Rainey
Tips
July 17, 2015
Random Customer Leaves $1,000 Tip to Help Teenage Waiter Achieve His
The diner wrote that he “commits random act of kindness.”
By
Clint Rainey
Fate
Apr. 6, 2015
Mr. Burger to Marry Ms. King in World’s Shilliest Wedding
Guess who’s providing the wedding favors.
By
Clint Rainey
happy tears
Dec. 1, 2013
Roger Ebert Memorial Sculpture Is Almost a Reality
Get the tissues ready.
By
Delia Paunescu
equal rites
Nov. 20, 2013
Gay Marriage Is Legal in Illinois Now, Too
The sixteenth state to make it so.
By
Adam Martin
scary things
Nov. 18, 2013
Deadly Tornadoes Hit Midwest, Kill at Least 6 People [Updated]
At least six people have been killed.
By
Caroline Bankoff
and
Joe Coscarelli
equal rites
Nov. 6, 2013
Illinois Lawmakers Vote to Legalize Gay Marriage
President Obama says he’s “overjoyed.”
By
Margaret Hartmann
model beginnings
June 7, 2013
Behold: Cindy Crawford’s First ‘Cover’ Shot
She put the quotes in herself.
By
Julie Ma
early and awkward
Nov. 21, 2012
Jesse Jackson Jr. Chose an Expensive Time to Resign
Finding his replacement could cost as much as $5 million.
By
Adam Martin
early and awkward
May 30, 2012
The Best Part of Illinois Lawmaker’s Tirade
Slow motion makes everything better.
By
Dan Amira
campaign finance
May 29, 2012
Illinois Senator Accused of Making Illegal Campaign Payments to Girlfriend
Is Senator Mark Kirk the new John Edwards?
By
Margaret Hartmann
the national interest
Mar. 20, 2012
Romney Grinds Forward in Illinois
Victory still so, so far away.
By
Jonathan Chait
early and often
Mar. 19, 2012
Illinois Looking Increasingly
Illinoying
for Rick Santorum
He really wanted to win there, too!
By
Dan Amira
jerks
Feb. 29, 2012
Illinois Congressional Candidate Has Some Funny Opinions on the Holocaust
Good luck with that, Art Jones!
By
Dan Amira
Mediavore
Jan. 6, 2012
What You’ll Find in a Camembert Rind; Nestle Axing 103 Hot Pockets Staffers
For some people, the cheese mold is “one of the world’s greatest living surfaces.”
Obese
July 7, 2011
Illinois Packs on the Pounds
We are going to blame fast food and lack of exercise.
By
Nick Kindelsperger
early and awesome
May 19, 2011
Illinois State Senator Heeds Financial Advice From Wu-Tang’s Raekwon
She recites lyrics from “C.R.E.A.M.” on the Senate floor.
By
Dan Amira
capital punishment
Mar. 9, 2011
Illinois Abolishes the Death Penalty
Will other states follow?
By
Nitasha Tiku
early and awkward
Jan. 27, 2011
Rahmbo Is Back on the Ballot
And this time for good.
By
Chris Rovzar
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