(WASHINGTON, D.C.) Illinois Representatives Mary Miller, Mike Bost, and Darin LaHood are raising questions about the state’s compliance with the National Voter Registration Act. The three Republican members of the Illinois congressional delegation requested answers from the Illinois Board of Elections regarding the accuracy of the state’s voter rolls. An oversight inquiry from the House Administration Committee last month identified alleged deficiencies in Illinois’ voter list maintenance practices, including counties reporting few or no voter removals in 2024.
(SPRINGFIELD) The Employment Policies Institute is taking issue with federal minimum wage proposals from Democratic U.S. Senate candidates in Illinois. The research group’s analysis said minimum wage increases to $17 and $25 per hour would cost more than 21,000 jobs in Illinois and up to 1.2 million positions nationwide. Ten Democrats and six Republicans are seeking the seat currently held by U.S. Senator Dick Durbin, who is not seeking reelection in 2026.
(CHICAGO) A circuit court judge has ruled that Cook County spend $243 million in violation of the Illinois constitution. According to Criminal Watch, Judge Alison Conlon ruled that the county’s use of transportation-related tax revenues during the 2023 fiscal year violated the state’s Safe Roads Amendment. The court found the move did not meet the amendment’s requirement that revenue from fuel taxes, vehicle registration fees, and other transportation taxes be used exclusively for transportation infrastructure and related operations. No work on any sanctions.
(SPRINGFIELD) Governor J.B. Pritzker has reappointed Ann McIntyre to continue serving as Inspector General for the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services. McIntyre has held the role since 2022 and has worked in the DCFS Inspector General’s office for 27 years.