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Recall proposal clears House

An initiative to let voters oust a sitting governor won approval Saturday in the Illinois House of Representatives.

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05-30-09 By Kim | Comment (0)

Judge Strikes Down Illinois Constitutional Convention Ballot Question

A Cook County circuit judge declared "misleading and false" on Wednesday the wording of a question on the November 4 ballot that asks voters if they want to convene a state constitutional convention.

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10-01-08 By Jessica | Comment (0)

IL Voters to decide: Con or no Con

For the first time in 20 years, Illinois voters will decide whether it's time to overhaul the state's constitution.

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09-17-08 By Jessica | Comment (0)

Illinois Residents Opt Not to Hold Constitutional Convention.

he constitution referendum failed with 68 percent opposed and 32 percent for the convention after 93 percent of precincts reported, according to the Associated Press.

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11-05-08 By Jessica | Comment (0)

“EDITORIAL: Vote ‘No’ on IL Constitutional Convention.”

The state constitution drafted in 1970 by nonpartisan delegates provides a reliable framework to govern the state. Let's not ruin it.

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10-20-08 By Jessica | Comment (0)

Climate of Friction and Gridlock in Assembly Obstructs Taxpayer Rights

Lt. Gov. Pat Quinn is lobbying for a number of changes to the state constitution that would give voters the right to decide on pressing issues.

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08-26-08 By Jessica | Comment (0)