In Illinois, and especially Chicago, political endorsements are, well, political. But, that shouldn't prevent you from doing a little homework. Find out who leading media and civic organizations are recommending in the Illinois primary with these essential links.
The Illinois Primary takes place on Tuesday, February 5. Polls open at 6 a.m. and close at 7:00 p.m. You can find voter information from the Illinois State Board of Elections here, including where to report fraud, discrimination, and corruption. (This is Chicago, after all.)
Major Media Endorsements for the Illinois Primary
- The Chicago Tribune Endorsements
One of Chicago's two major dailies weighs in with their recommendations for the Illinois primary. - The Chicago Sun-Times Endorsements
The other major daily weighs in here. - N'Digo Newspaper
Read the Illinois candidate endorsements by this weekly newspaper that focuses on the African-American community. - The Chicago Free Press
Find Illinois candidate endorsements from a local newspaper with a focus on honoring Chicago's diversity. - Peoria Journal-Star Endorsements
Endorsements from the downstate Illinois daily newspaper. (Who plays in Peoria?)
Civic Organizations' Endorsements for the Illinois Primary
- Independent Voters of Illinois - Independent Precinct Organizations
Find endorsements from the 60 year old non-profit, multi-partisan, independent political organization. - Illinois State Bar Association Judicial Evaluations
The ISBA has given every judge running in Illinois a rating of qualified, highly qualified, not qualified, or not evaluated. Find the complete state listings here. - For What It's Worth
Local blogger and attorney Jack Leyhane has created a site to help voters review the many judges up for election in Cook County, IL