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THE ILLINOIZE: Thursday Free for All...Welch responds to LIG report...Insurance rate regulation
August 6, 2026
Good morning, Illinois.
It’s one week to the opening of the Illinois State Fair, 89 days to Election Day, 103 days to the start of the fall veto session, and 158 days until Inauguration Day.
But who’s counting anyway?
S...
SUBSCRIBERS ONLY: Pritzker stays out of Welch controversy
August 5, 2026
August 5, 2026
THE ILLINOIZE: Does running for two offices at once hurt Giannoulias?
August 4, 2026
August 4, 2026
THE ILLINOIZE: Monday Free for All...Giannoulias...Benton...Welch
August 3, 2026
Good morning, Illinois.
Apologies for the delay this morning. I forgot to click the “schedule” button last night.
I was at Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias’ launch for Chicago Mayor yesterday. Lots of union bodies pac...
SUBSCRIBERS ONLY: Third Benton victim revealed, Welch actions not addressed in LIG report
July 31, 2026
July 31, 2026
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