Illinois State Executive - Secretary of State
Recent News About Illinois State Executive - Secretary of State
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This week in Illinois history: Jan. 7-13
A fire obliterates a venue, Adlai Stevenson becomes governor and the state's first black secretary of state takes office.
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From Prairie State Wire
Jesse White wins Secretary of State race
Democrat Jesse White has won the Secretary of State race against Republican Jason Helland.
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This week in Illinois history: Sept. 3-9
This week, read about a gangster's brush with the law, a racecar champ's opening victory and Oprah's national debut.
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From Prairie State Wire
Rauner attempts conservative 'purge' of Illinois GOP leadership
Illinois Governor Bruce Rauner is publicly preaching party unity on the campaign trail. But behind the scenes, Rauner is quietly leading an effort to purge conservatives from the Illinois Republican State Central Committee, which governs the party and has elections this month.
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From Cook County Record
Illinois ethics panel fines ex-Bensenville trustee for using state job to snoop political rival's driver's records
A state ethics panel has ordered a former village trustee and one-time candidate for mayor of Bensenville to pay a fine for allegedly using his job in the Illinois Secretary of State’s office to snoop on the driving records of a political opponent.
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From Prairie State Wire
Analysis: Despite lower fees, Illinois ranks 13th among states with highest cost to start a business
Illinois state government lowered its fees for forming and maintaining Limited Liability Companies (LLCs). Setting up an LLC now costs $150, down from $500. And maintaining one costs $75, down from $250 per year.