Illinois Politics: A Citizen's Guide to Power, Politics, and Government

by James D. Nowlan, Melissa Mouritsen, Kent D. Redfield

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...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0252045874
• ISBN13: 9780252045875
• Release Date: August 2024
• Publisher: University of Illinois Press
• Length: 376 Pages