State Week

Donald Trump's talk of "rigged" elections prompts Illinois and Chicago officials to say widespread voter fraud is a thing of the past . Meanwhile, a Chicago Democratic operative feels the burn of a conservative undercover activist . And could there be unintended consequences for state parks if Illinois voters approve the so-called transportation lockbox ?

Illinois Republicans continue to struggle with their reactions to Donald Trump's bus video . Congressman Rodney Davis withdrew his endorsement while Gov. Bruce Rauner continues trying to dodge the question. Meanwhile, the Chicago Tribune editorial board is backing Democratic Congresswoman Tammy Duckworth over Republican Sen. Mark Kirk, citing concerns about Krik's ability to do the job following his 2012 stroke. And the advocacy arm of the conservative Illinois Policy Institute has screened its

The Simon Poll says incumbent Sen. Mark Kirk is 14 points behind Congresswoman Tammy Duckworth. Democrats and Republicans are trying to use the other side's unpopular leaders to sink down-ballot candidates. Plus, Illinois is awash in campaign cash.

A federal judge has put limits on election-day voter registration in the most populous parts of Illinois. The governor's office has a rosier view of the Illinois deficit then legislative analysts. And Donald Trump once again shines a light on violence and policing in Chicago.

Gov. Bruce Rauner stuck to his script during his Facebook Live event. He also denies that his legislative agenda is " hurting some class ."

Gov. Bruce Rauner has donated $16 million of his fortune to help elect Republican candidates. But he also says he's not really involved in the election. Huh?

This week, discussion of a recent ruling on negotiations between AFSCME and Governor Rauner. Also, enrollment numbers released for the state's public universities, and reflecting on the death of Phyllis Schlafly. Illinois Issues' Jamey Dunn and Ivan Moreno of the Associated Press join the panel.

Advocates for changing how Illinois’ legislative districts are drawn are not done yet , there’s continuing fallout from the ongoing unnatural disaster known as the Illinois budget, and Chicago violence hits a grim milestone .

The Illinois Supreme Court has rejected an attempt to change the way Illinois' legislative districts are drawn.

Republicans and Democrats gathered in Springfield this week for party meetings and rallies at the Illinois State Fair. Republicans mostly avoided mentioning presidential nominee Donald Trump, preferring to focus on Democratic House Speaker Michael Madigan. Democrats, meanwhile, were happy to embrace Madigan, and tried to tie Republicans into an embrace of Trump, too. Both parties are hoping the other side's top politicians will become an albatross around the necks of down-ballot candidates.