Illinois Secretary of State
Recent News About Illinois Secretary of State
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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.
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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 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.