Illinois’ bicentennial best-of voters are looking for Illinois’ best leader of the past 200 years, and it’s tough.

Here’s a link to the story at Illinois News Network.

Most of the election dust has settled, and lawmakers are headed back to the capitol on Tuesday to address some of the 78 bills that outgoing Gov. Bruce Rauner vetoed over the summer.

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Just shy of a week since his electoral victory, Gov.-elect J.B. Pritzker is short on details about the first thing he’ll tackle in office, but he’s firm about this much: He’ll live in Springfield … and Chicago during his four-year term.

Here’s a link to the story at the Chicago Tribune.

As a result of Tuesday’s election, a new county clerk, state’s attorney and sheriff will join the incumbent treasurer as office holders in Saline County.

Here’s a link to the story at the Southern Illinoisan.

In addition to giving Illinois a new governor, Tuesday’s election gave Illinois a new political balance.

Here’s a link to the story at the Southern Illinoisan.

Illinois Governor-elect J.B. Pritzker announced Thursday that dealing with the state’s financial problems will be a top priority.

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After a 15-point victory over incumbent Gov. Bruce Rauner, Gov.-elect J.B. Pritzker said Tuesday that he wants “responsible budgets.”

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Democratic Gov.-elect J.B. Pritzker wasted little time after his Tuesday defeat of Republican Gov. Bruce Rauner and announced members of his transition team, a group that includes former Republican Gov. Jim Edgar.

Here’s a link to the story at the Chicago Tribune.

MURPHYSBORO — According to prosecutors in the case, the Illinois Supreme Court has denied a motion asking for time to file a petition for a new trial against Gaege Bethune in the 2014 death of Pravin Varughese.

Here’s a link to the story at the Southern Illinoisan.

President Donald Trump is urging Republicans to turn out for the midterm elections in order to keep his “political movement going.”

Here’s a link to the story at the Southern Illinoisan.