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Historically, Illinois was a critical swing state leaning marginally towards the Republican Party. [3] Between its admission into the Union and 1996, it voted for the losing candidate just six times - in 1824, 1840, 1848, 1884, 1916, and 1976.
Political party strength in Illinois is highly dependent upon Cook County, and the state's reputation as a blue state rests upon the fact that over 40% of its population and political power is concentrated in Chicago, Cook County, and the Chicago metropolitan area.
The Dynamics of State Policy Liberalism, 1936–2014, published in 2015, found that states' positions on economic issues shifted significantly towards government interventionism between 1936 and 1970 while remaining relatively constant since.
(The Center Square) – The rules for the 104th Illinois General Assembly are now in place despite House Republicans urging for changes to make things more fair for the minority party. The new ...
Republicans also point to the chair of the Illinois House Redistricting Committee, a Democrat who openly admitted to partisan gerrymandering during floor debate.
(The Center Square) – A report forecasting major budget deficits for the state of Illinois is getting the attention of Senate Republicans. Earlier this month, the Governor’s Office of ...
The size of the General Assembly has changed over time. The first General Assembly, elected in 1818, consisted of 14 senators and 28 representatives. [8] Under the 1818 and 1848 Illinois Constitutions, the legislature could add and reapportion districts at any time, and by 1870 it had done so ten times. [9]
Illinois moves forward with progressive reform policies. Illinois has hundreds of bills taking effect on Jan. 1, 2025, and several are related to law enforcement and the justice process. Here are ...