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Recent News About Illinois Secretary of State
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FOIA request sent to Illinois Secretary of State regarding registered businesses on June 25, 2025
FOIA Request to Illinois Secretary of State regarding a list of registered businesses on June 25, 2025.
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From Chambana Sun
Illinois Secretary of State offers voter registration in foreign languages at DMV
Ahead of the Nov. 5 election, signs posted at Cook County DMV offices, courtesy of Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias' office, alerted driver’s license applicants that voter registration information was available in multiple languages.
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Illinois one of 24 states aligned with 'hyper-partisan' voter data group
An analysis by Prairie State Wire shows Illinois is one of 24 states with a membership with ERIC, a national voter data group accused of "hyper-partisanship."
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America First Legal: ‘There is no reason for a foreign national to be on’ Illinois voter rolls
America First Legal (AFL) has sent a letter to each senior election official of all 50 states, including to Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias, to advise on two federal laws that allow states to request and obtain accurate information on an individual’s citizenship status and their ability to vote.
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Analysis: Illinois among 24 states affiliated with 'hyper-partisan' voter data group
Illinois is among 24 states that are members of a national voter data group accused of partisanship in its work to expand voter rolls and lacking in transparency, an analysis by the Prairie State Wire found.
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Illinois statewide officeholders mark ‘Kwanzaa,' created in 1966 by man convicted of torturing two women
Illinois' two governor, U.S. senators, secretary of state, and attorney general all this week marked “Kwanzaa,” which was created in 1966 by a man convicted of torturing two women.
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Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White Announces Current Investor Threats
Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White is urging investors to be wary of internet and social media schemes promoting precious metals, cryptocurrencies, promissory notes and foreign exchange markets.
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Secretary of state reminds motorists to observe the Scott's Law amid violations
Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White is urging drivers to observe Scott's Law following a series of violations recently.
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SOS: Jesse White Reminds Public of Closure of Driver Services Facilities from Nov. 17 until Dec. 7, 2020, Due to Worsening COVID-19 Pandemic
Driver’s licenses and ID card expirations will be extended until June 1, 2021; White is expanding online renewal options to reduce facility visits for in-person services; CDL facilities remain open for truck drivers
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SOS: Jesse White Recognizes National Donor Sabbath Virtually
Unveils PSA featuring Franciscan Sister who helps families considering donation
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From Kane County Reporter
Rep. Wheeler asks about testing during hearing about AVR errors
Illinois state Rep. Keith Wheeler (R-Oswego) told a panel of state agencies during a House Executive Committee hearing that he appreciated how they addressed a recent error that allowed 574 ineligible residents to be registered to vote through the state's automatic voter registration (AVR) program.
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From Illinois Valley Times
Rep. Spain commends Secretary of State's Office for addressing AVR issues
Illinois state Rep. Ryan Spain (R-Peoria) told a panel of state officials during a House Executive Committee hearing on the state's automatic voter registration (AVR) that he believed they were headed toward correcting the recent issues that have allowed hundreds of ineligible voters to become automatically registered.
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James Burns nominated to Illinois Secretary of State
James Burns was nominated in the Senate to be the inspector general, Illinois Secretary of State on Friday, May 31, according to the official Illinois General Assembly website.
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Jesse White wins Secretary of State race
Democrat Jesse White has won the Secretary of State race against Republican Jason Helland.
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Clients of former Madigan aide silent on harassment allegations
Lobbying clients of Shaw Decremer, a former aide to House Speaker Michael Madigan, did not respond to requests for comment on allegations of harassment involving their influence peddler in Springfield.
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Secretary of state would receive $65M for capital projects under Rauner budget
Just over eight-tenths of 1 percent of the governor's 2019 capital budget request would fund Illinois Secretary of State projects, according to a state analysis.
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Richland County clerk doesn't see transparency provided by HB4395 as being 'high in importance'
Richland County's Clerk and Recorder Alice Mullinax sees nothing wrong with HB4395, but says for a county like hers without its own website the bill may not make much of a difference.
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Rauner attempts conservative 'purge' of Illinois GOP leadership
Illinois Governor Bruce Rauner is publicly preaching party unity on the campaign trail. But behind the scenes, Rauner is quietly leading an effort to purge conservatives from the Illinois Republican State Central Committee, which governs the party and has elections this month.
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Helland puts harassment issue at top of list of why Madigan needs to step down
Jason Helland, a Mazon Republican vying to become secretary of state, feels that Madigan's approach to the harassment issue should not be tolerated.
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State updates workers about Legionnaires' findings at Capitol Complex
State officials are advising everyone in the Capitol Complex “to have a pencil-sized stream of water when washing their hands,” and to turn off all nebulizers and humidifiers.