nytimes.comA U.S. Supreme Court case could give state legislative bodies nearly absolute power over federal elections. The justices are expected to decide whether to grant nearly unfettered authority over such elections to state legislatures — a legal argument known as the independent state legislature theory. Bill Lee does not plan to pardon those convicted of marijuana possession in the state, despite a call to do so by President Joe Biden. Biden pardoned all people with federal convictions for simple marijuana possession, but the vast majority of marijuana convictions occur at the state level. chicagotribune.comAt least 22 Illinoisans of Asian descent are running for office in the state, from county commissioner to state representative to U.S. senator.

Source: New York Times October 11, 2022 04:32 UTC