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Rich Miller/From Springfield: Can 'Conscience Act' be used to skirt vaccine mandate?

After well over a year of successfully fending off every legal challenge to his executive powers during the pandemic, it now appears that Gov. J.B. Pritzker might have reached the limits of his authority.
By Rich Miller Sep 24, 2021 10:45 PM
Rich Miller: A new day and a new way in Illinois politics

"This is what decentralized, collective leadership looks like," declared House Speaker Chris Welch's spokesperson Jaclyn Driscoll not long after the chamber approved the climate/energy bill on an unexpectedly lopsided 83-33 roll call on Sept. 9.
By Rich Miller Sep 16, 2021 11:41 PM
Rich Miller: I risked political Illinois State Fair events -- and got lucky

The week of Governor's Day and Republican Day at the Illinois State Fair is always packed with political events. And this year was no exception. It's impossible to attend them all, so one has to pick and choose and go with the flow.
By Rich Miller Aug 31, 2021 10:47 PM
Rich Miller: New Census categories leave impression of white flight

In the wake of last week's Census numbers release, the news media has widely reported a seeming reduction in the number of white people, both nationally and here in Illinois.
By Rich Miller Aug 15, 2021 12:57 PM
Seeking Harrisburg-area descendants of Stephen D. Golden

To the editor: I am hoping to make contact with family members from a Stephen D. Golden (1860-1913) who died in Harrisburg.
Aug 15, 2021 12:56 PM
DeNeal: Let's stay aware at the wheel in March (and the rest of the year)

I tend to be a bit skeptical when I read or hear about some unusual awareness campaigns.
Apr 14, 2021 4:29 PM
Jim Nowlan: Why are we so angry? And what can we do about it?

Guest columnist Jim Nowlan tackles the question of rage in America.
Mar 31, 2021 12:12 PM
Our view: We've got a lot of vaccine here in SI. Let's use it

Other parts of the state are having feeding frenzies, as people try to get themselves or their elderly relations appointments to get vaccinated. Here, though, there are appointments that are going unfilled.
Mar 31, 2021 12:10 PM
Rich Miller: Massive change happening in Springfield

Springfield political columnist Rich Miller says things are changing in the state capital, not just in the types of bills that have passed, but in how they've passed.
By Rich Miller Mar 31, 2021 12:17 PM
Rich Miller: Political losses mount for Gov. Pritzker

Losing is like a disease in politics. People usually don't want to have anything to do with you when you lose. So, the governor needs to start putting some points on the board.
By Rich Miller Mar 7, 2021 12:09 PM

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