A record number of women are running for office around the country. So many that some have proclaimed this election another year of the woman. We’re not seeing that kind of big increase here in Illinois -- at least not this year.
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A statewide panel focused on curbing sexual harassment and providing women with greater access to the political arena is wrapping up its work.
Cause the Effect Chicago PAC is one of three new political action committees, or PACs, that were created in Illinois with a similar goal of influencing state elections on behalf of women on the left.
On the 21st: We learned about a program led by Democratic Congresswoman Cheri Bustos aimed at getting more women to run for office. Plus, we began our week-long series on the opioid crisis in Illinois with a look at how funding shortages have affected providers across the state.
Illinois is one of 24 US states that have not yet elected a female governor. Why not?
