Illinois Recall

Recall Of Governors Passed By State Senate, Now Up To Voters

AP | CHRISTOPHER WILLS | Posted 10.15.2009 | Chicago


SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — With one former Illinois governor in prison and another facing corruption charges, the state's Senate decided Thursday to le...

More Reform Needed in Illinois

Rep. Jack Franks | Posted 07.17.2009 | Chicago


Rep. Jack Franks

Illinois must re-evaluate its redistricting rules, which currently favor incumbents by allowing them to choose their constituents, rather than the people choosing their legislator.

House Panel OK's Recall Of Governors

AP | Posted 06.28.2009 | Chicago


SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) -- Illinois voters may get a chance to change the state constitution to allow the recall of unpopular governors. A House commi...

Quinn: Reform Commission Doesn't Go Far Enough

AP | Posted 05.29.2009 | Chicago


SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) -- Gov. Pat Quinn is praising the recommendations from his Illinois Reform Commission but says the panel left out some good ide...

Cook County Floats Recall Trial Balloon

Posted 10.04.2008 | Chicago


Cook County residents will be able to vote on whether the governor and other statewide elected officials can be recalled, thanks to an advisory refere...