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IGPA’s Interim Director David Merriman previews Gov. Pritzker’s budget address (Chicago Tribune)

IGPA’s Interim Director David Merriman previews Gov. Pritzker’s budget address (Chicago Tribune)

IGPA’s Kent Redfield discussed campaign finance issues in Illinois Supreme Court races. (Tribune)

IGPA’s Kent Redfield discussed campaign finance issues in Illinois Supreme Court races. (Tribune)

IGPA’s Kent Redfield discusses Illinois campaign finance laws (Chicago Tribune)

IGPA’s Kent Redfield discusses Illinois campaign finance laws (Chicago Tribune)

IGPA’s Kent Redfield on voters’ mood in November elections (Chicago Tribune)

IGPA’s Kent Redfield on voters’ mood in November elections (Chicago Tribune)

IGPA’s Mazzone and Wilson: Illinois should prep for influx of out-of-state abortion seekers (Op-ed) (Chicago Tribune)

IGPA’s Mazzone and Wilson: Illinois should prep for influx of out-of-state abortion seekers (Op-ed) (Chicago Tribune)

IGPA’s Christopher Mooney comments on Mayor Lori Lightfoot’s attempts to prevent Chicago Bears from moving (Chicago Tribune)

IGPA’s Christopher Mooney comments on Mayor Lori Lightfoot’s attempts to prevent Chicago Bears from moving (Chicago Tribune)

IGPA’s Christopher Mooney discusses the COVID-19 pandemic in Illinois (Chicago Tribune)

IGPA’s Christopher Mooney discusses the COVID-19 pandemic in Illinois (Chicago Tribune)

IGPA Policy Spotlight on vote-by-mail and the pandemic’s potential impact on the November election cited (Chicago Tribune)

IGPA Policy Spotlight on vote-by-mail and the pandemic’s potential impact on the November election cited (Chicago Tribune)

Chicago Tribune – How Illinois failed to stop a flood of unemployment fraud during the pandemic

Chicago Tribune – How Illinois failed to stop a flood of unemployment fraud during the pandemic

IGPA’s Christopher Mooney discusses Lori Lightfoot’s next mayoral race (Chicago Tribune)

IGPA’s Christopher Mooney discusses Lori Lightfoot’s next mayoral race (Chicago Tribune)

IGPA’s Christopher Mooney discusses partisan challenges surrounding redistricting in Illinois (Chicago Tribune)

IGPA’s Christopher Mooney discusses partisan challenges surrounding redistricting in Illinois (Chicago Tribune)

IGPA’s Chris Mooney assesses the split among Illinois Democrats over who should replace Mike Madigan as state Democratic Party chair (Chicago Tribune)

IGPA’s Chris Mooney assesses the split among Illinois Democrats over who should replace Mike Madigan as state Democratic Party chair (Chicago Tribune)

IGPA’s Christopher Mooney weighs in on race for Democratic state party chair (Chicago Tribune)

IGPA’s Christopher Mooney weighs in on race for Democratic state party chair (Chicago Tribune)

IGPA’s David Merriman discusses Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s budget proposal (Chicago Tribune)

IGPA’s David Merriman discusses Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s budget proposal (Chicago Tribune)

IGPA’s Chris Mooney discusses how the presidential race could impact other races on the ballot (Chicago Tribune)

IGPA’s Chris Mooney discusses how the presidential race could impact other races on the ballot (Chicago Tribune)

IGPA’s Christopher Mooney asserts that a time of crisis may be the exact right time for new Illinois House leadership (Chicago Tribune)

IGPA’s Christopher Mooney asserts that a time of crisis may be the exact right time for new Illinois House leadership (Chicago Tribune)

IGPA Policy Spotlight on potential teacher retention crisis related to COVID-19 pandemic (Chicago Tribune)

IGPA Policy Spotlight on potential teacher retention crisis related to COVID-19 pandemic (Chicago Tribune)

IGPA task force study projects loss of tens of billions of dollars in production and income due to pandemic (Chicago Tribune)

IGPA task force study projects loss of tens of billions of dollars in production and income due to pandemic (Chicago Tribune)

IGPA’s Jennifer Delaney discusses the likelihood of cuts to higher education in Illinois (Chicago Tribune)

IGPA’s Jennifer Delaney discusses the likelihood of cuts to higher education in Illinois (Chicago Tribune)

IGPA’s Christopher Mooney discusses Pritzker’s inability to gain enough support to pass the graduated income tax amendment (Chicago Tribune)

IGPA’s Christopher Mooney discusses Pritzker’s inability to gain enough support to pass the graduated income tax amendment (Chicago Tribune)

IGPA’s David Merriman discusses alternative changes to the state’s revenue system to balance the budget (Chicago Tribune)

IGPA’s David Merriman discusses alternative changes to the state’s revenue system to balance the budget (Chicago Tribune)

Professor Brian Gaines comments on what to expect when voting by mail this election (Chicago Tribune)

Professor Brian Gaines comments on what to expect when voting by mail this election (Chicago Tribune)

IGPA’s Chris Mooney authors guest commentary on how U.S. Census delays could affect Illinois’ redistricting process (Chicago Tribune)

IGPA’s Chris Mooney authors guest commentary on how U.S. Census delays could affect Illinois’ redistricting process (Chicago Tribune)

IGPA’s Maria Krysan analyzes NPR/Ipsos poll on racial attitudes (Chicago Tribune)

IGPA’s Maria Krysan analyzes NPR/Ipsos poll on racial attitudes (Chicago Tribune)

IGPA’s Chris Mooney discusses pandemic politics in Illinois (Chicago Tribune)

IGPA’s Chris Mooney discusses pandemic politics in Illinois (Chicago Tribune)

IGPA’s Chris Mooney discusses President Trump’s visit to Chicago (Chicago Tribune)

IGPA’s Chris Mooney discusses President Trump’s visit to Chicago (Chicago Tribune)

IGPA’s Chris Mooney discusses public reaction to the state’s recent increases in gas and cigarette taxes for capital construction funding (Chicago Tribune)

IGPA’s Chris Mooney discusses public reaction to the state’s recent increases in gas and cigarette taxes for capital construction funding (Chicago Tribune)

IGPA’s Brian Gaines and David Merriman discuss public opinion of graduated income tax amendment (Chicago Tribune)

IGPA’s Brian Gaines and David Merriman discuss public opinion of graduated income tax amendment (Chicago Tribune)

Gov. J.B. Pritzker vowed to overhaul state’s child welfare system. Despite additional funding, some say it’s in worse shape than ever. (Chicago Tribune)

Gov. J.B. Pritzker vowed to overhaul state’s child welfare system. Despite additional funding, some say it’s in worse shape than ever. (Chicago Tribune)

IGPA’s Chris Mooney comments on battle for endorsements in Chicago mayoral race (Chicago Tribune)

IGPA’s Chris Mooney comments on battle for endorsements in Chicago mayoral race (Chicago Tribune)

IGPA’s Chris Mooney comments on potential for release of Governor-elect’s tax returns (Chicago Tribune)

IGPA’s Chris Mooney comments on potential for release of Governor-elect’s tax returns (Chicago Tribune)

IGPA’s Chris Mooney comments on changing political tide in Chicago suburbs (Chicago Tribune)

IGPA’s Chris Mooney comments on changing political tide in Chicago suburbs (Chicago Tribune)

IGPA’s Chris Mooney says 2018 governor’s race has parallels to 2014 (Chicago Tribune)

IGPA’s Chris Mooney says 2018 governor’s race has parallels to 2014 (Chicago Tribune)

IGPA’s Maria Krysan says “Folded Map Project” can lead to better understanding (Chicago Tribune)

IGPA’s Maria Krysan says “Folded Map Project” can lead to better understanding (Chicago Tribune)

IGPA’s Chris Mooney discusses Gov. Rauner’s announcement that he’s running for Term Two (Chicago Tribune)

IGPA’s Chris Mooney discusses Gov. Rauner’s announcement that he’s running for Term Two (Chicago Tribune)

IGPA’s Chris Mooney discusses how passage of budget changes dynamics in Illinois governor race (Chicago Tribune)

IGPA’s Chris Mooney discusses how passage of budget changes dynamics in Illinois governor race (Chicago Tribune)

IGPA’s Geoffrey Hewings comments on Chicago-area home sales (Chicago Tribune)

IGPA’s Geoffrey Hewings comments on Chicago-area home sales (Chicago Tribune)

IGPA Director Mooney discusses Gov. Rauner’s messaging (Chicago Tribune)

IGPA Director Mooney discusses Gov. Rauner’s messaging (Chicago Tribune)

IGPA’s Mooney: Unexpectedly tight local race in 2017 could be precursor for 2018 election (Chicago Tribune)

IGPA’s Mooney: Unexpectedly tight local race in 2017 could be precursor for 2018 election (Chicago Tribune)

IGPA’s Mooney: Comptroller at the “heart” of Illinois’ fiscal crisis (Chicago Tribune)

IGPA’s Mooney: Comptroller at the “heart” of Illinois’ fiscal crisis (Chicago Tribune)

Mooney: Union in “existential” battle with governor (Chicago Tribune)

Mooney: Union in “existential” battle with governor (Chicago Tribune)

Director Mooney comments on early start to 2018 campaign for Illinois governor (Chicago Tribune)

Director Mooney comments on early start to 2018 campaign for Illinois governor (Chicago Tribune)

IGPA Director Chris Mooney discusses challenges in campaign for control of Illinois legislature (Chicago Tribune)

IGPA Director Chris Mooney discusses challenges in campaign for control of Illinois legislature (Chicago Tribune)

Be Positive on Race (Chicago Tribune)

Be Positive on Race (Chicago Tribune)

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