Illinois State Executive - Secretary of State

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Business

Henshaw: ‘There are many issues with Illinois' embezzled elections’

Margot Henshaw, a Burr Ridge business owner, is voicing strong opposition to the state's recent voter registration practices, particularly the decision by Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias' office to offer voter registration information in multiple languages at Cook County DMV offices.

November 19, 2024

Government

D99 parent again appeals to superintendent to remove 'pornographic' book from school library shelves

The father of two attending D99 is again appealing to Superintendent Hank Thiele to remove “Gender Queer,” a book with images of gay sex, from the school’s library.

September 29, 2023

Government

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.

December 27, 2018

Government

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.

August 20, 2018