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Kent Redfield, left, a political science professor at the University of Illinois Springfield, moderates a discussion about election security and integrity Friday, Sept. 25, with Illinois State Board of Elections spokesman Matt Dietrich, center, and Sangamon County Clerk Don Gray.
(Capitol News Illinois photo by Peter Hancock)
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As early voting begins, officials seek to reassure public about election security, integrity
Peter Hancock
Mail balloting in Illinois goes forward as normal after Trump’s failed attempt to federalize the process
A neoclassical building facade with columns and a large statue of two figures, reminiscent of the Illinois Supreme Court's presence. One figure stands, holding a book, while the other is seated. An owl statue sits at their feet, evoking the wisdom needed for 2023 law and constitutional challenges.
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McLean County assistant public defender's law license suspended, charged with making racist threats online
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Several dozen high school students pose for a photo in an indoor arena as a gathering of men in white robes walk in a procession at a Catholic church gathering.
courtesy Central Catholic High School
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Adam Kinzinger event is coming up October 1st at ISU.
WGLT, Bloomington-Normal’s Public Media and part of the NPR Network, will host a candidate open house and a forum for the McLean County Clerk’s race on Tuesday, Oct. 13, at Illinois State University. Both events are free and open to the public.
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