Bruce Rauner

Illinois Jails Are Now Required To Make Sure Detained People Can Use Their Voting Rights

People awaiting trial are often eligible to vote but don't know it.
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Democrat J.B. Pritzker Defeats Republican Bruce Rauner In Illinois Governor's Race

The "Battle of the Billionaires" was the most expensive governor's race in U.S. history.
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Governor Blocks Bill To Tell Those With Criminal Histories About Their Voting Rights

The veto requires "an honest conversation about why you wouldn’t want to empower people to participate in the political process," an advocate said.
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With New Illinois Gun Law, States With ‘Red Flag’ Measures Have Doubled Since Parkland

It’s at least the eighth state to enact a law since the Florida shooting. It lays out a legal process for the temporary seizure of guns from people deemed to be dangerous.
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Massive Protest Against Gun Violence Jams Chicago Highway

Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel and Gov. Bruce Rauner sparred on Twitter over the response to the protest.
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GOP Illinois Governor: Neo-Nazi Running As Republican Has 'No Place On The Ballot'

While Bruce Rauner called on Arthur Jones to leave the race, he stopped short of endorsing a vote for his opponent, Democratic incumbent Dan Lipinski.
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Billionaire Democrat Wins Illinois Gubernatorial Nomination

J.B. Pritzker has a big bank account -- and he's gonna need it.
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Illinois GOP Rep. Doesn't Get Why Transphobic Ad Upset People

Rep. Jeanne Ives has defended her new commercial as "edgy" and "accurate."
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Illinois GOP Rep. Under Fire For Ad Mocking Transgender Community, Feminists

Both Democrats and Republicans called Rep. Jeanne Ives' gubernatorial campaign ad "bigoted" and "homophobic."
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Green Card-Holding Veteran Goes On Hunger Strike To Protest Deportation

“If it comes down to me being deported, I would rather leave this world in the country I gave my heart for,” said Miguel Perez, Jr.
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