Many voters told the Sun-Times they would feel more assured in their picks and, experts say, a significant share of non-voters might be more inclined to join the process if they had better access to clear, unbiased information to help them make choices.
Residents of the ward aren’t optimistic Burke’s upcoming trial or even former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan’s federal trial next year will clean up Chicago corruption. But some think it could mean better, more ethical candidates will run to represent them.
Fairgoers have chowed down on various forms of copi, better known until last year as Asian carp, the invasive fish that has wreaked havoc on Illinois ecosystems. Copi rangoon, sliders or empanadas, anyone?
Most Illinois Republicans didn’t mention the party’s indicted presidential frontrunner by name. “Why is it always about Donald Trump?” Illinois House Republican Leader Tony McCombie asked reporters. “Here we are in Illinois. Let’s talk about Illinois.”