Analysis & Commentary
IL
Proof of Citizenship Requirements; Chart of State Legislation
In the current session (2009–2010), legislators across the country have begun to propose proof of citizenship requirements for voter registration. The chart here, last updated on 12/2/2009, sets forth the known bills and their current status.
Authored by: Myrna Pérez
– 11/05/09
Analysis of Illinois 2009 Redistricting Proposals
Analyzes two redistricting proposals introduced in Illinois in 2009.
– 09/28/09
Drawing Lines
Letter penned to the Chicago Tribune in response to an editorial. Agrees Illinois should redistrict and take their lead from elsewhere.
Authored by: Justin Levitt
– 05/08/09
Illinois Has Much to Teach PA.
Op-ed notes the Blagojevich debacle should be a warning to other states.
Authored by: Ciara Torres-Spelliscy
– 02/25/09
Ballot Library—Hamilton County
Election officials presented voters with the following ballot in Illinois’ Hamilton county in November 2002 for the midterm election, an optical scan ballot that displayed three columns of candidates and offices on a single page.
– 07/20/08
Prices vs. Wages: A False Dichotomy
Authored by: Paul Sonn
– 08/12/06
Chicago Ordinance Fact Sheet
– 08/05/06