Shifting demographics. Downstate versus Chicago. Billionaires and bribery. Even veteran observers need a roadmap to track Illinois' ever-changing political landscape. Melissa Mouritsen, Kent D. Redfield, and James D. Nowlan provide an up-to-date primer on Prairie State politics, government, and policies. Features include:

Discussions of recent events like the 2015-2017 budget disaster, the response to COVID-19, and the fall of longtime House Speaker Michael Madigan;
New chapters on corruption, social policies, and the political rules of the game;
Perspectives on the nuts-and-bolts of campaign funding, the ways political actors acquire power or influence, and many other topics;
Close examinations of complex issues like the state's increased polarization and its ongoing fiscal recovery.

Fully revised and expanded, <i>Illinois Politics</i> blends detailed information with expert analysis to offer an essential resource for citizens, students, and public servants alike.

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Information

Publisher

University of Illinois Press

Year

2024

ISBN

9780252056758

Topic

Politica e relazioni internazionali

Subtopic

Politica

Cover Page
Title Page
Copyright Page
Contents
Preface
Acknowledgments
Part I: Politics
Part II: Institutions
Part III: Policy
Notes
Index