Opponents called question a get-out-the-vote tactic by Democrats
Voters in Illinois support an advisory referendum about whether insurance plans in Illinois should include birth control as part of prescription coverage.
Illinois law has required contraceptive coverage since 2003. Supporters of the ballot question say if it gets overwhelming approval, the voters' endorsement will ensure that the provision remains law in the future.
They point at the U.S. Supreme Court's decision in June that craft-store chain Hobby Lobby is not required to pay for birth control. Birth-control advocates say that decree guts the state's 2003 law.
But opponents of the measure crafted by Chicago Democratic Sen. Iris Martinez say it was simply a ploy to drive Democratic voters to the polls in a year when incumbent Gov. Pat Quinn faced a stiff challenge from GOP challenger Bruce Rauner.
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Drawing for Rauner John Kettman, a Rauner supporter and artist from LaSalle, IL, drew this portrait of Bruce and Diana. He's hoping to deliver it to him tonight. -------------------------- Sent using BlackBerry
Petty, Lauren (NBCUniversal, WMAQ)
Lisa Madigan at MS too
Petty, Lauren (NBCUniversal, WMAQ)
Gov. Quinn went I to Starbucks right here
Stephanie Buffamonte
Quinn Pictures - intern
Stephanie Buffamonte
Quinn - intern
Stephanie Buffamonte
Quinn - intern
Stephanie Buffamonte
Quinn Hotel Allegro
Stephanie Buffamonte
Quinn Hotel Allegro
Stephanie Buffamonte
Quinn Hotel Allegro
Stephanie Buffamonte
Outside of Quinn- These are areas outside of the press room in Hotel Allegro. Should be all filled later! Stephanie
Stephanie Buffamonte
Outside of Quinn- These are areas outside of the press room in Hotel Allegro. Should be all filled later! Stephanie
Stephanie Buffamonte
Ahern Live Shot - intern
Petty, Lauren (NBCUniversal, WMAQ)
Gov. Quinn went I to Starbucks right here
Orlando, Trina (NBCUniversal)
Setup for darlene Senger party At Bella familia restaurant in Naperville
Stephanie Buffamonte
Quinn-Bomb sniffing dog-intern Hi! There is a bomb sniffing dog at Quinn. Stephanie Intern - Investigative Unit
Stephanie Buffamonte
Selfie-interns-JACKSON
Copenhagen, Courtney (NBCUniversal, WMAQ)
Drawing for Rauner John Kettman, a Rauner supporter and artist from LaSalle, IL, drew this portrait of Bruce and Diana. He's hoping to deliver it to him tonight. -------------------------- Sent using BlackBerry
Jiggetts, Lauren (NBCUniversal)
Dold election night party filling up Lauren Jiggetts NBC 5 News 312.502.5482
Wojciechowski, Charlie (NBCUniversal)
Foster HQ Ready to go in Bolingbrook
Wojciechowski, Charlie (NBCUniversal)
Party getting started at Foster. A few more folks. Meatballs and kabobs on the menu. The candidate is upstairs and will it come down until the results are definitive.
Wojciechowski, Charlie (NBCUniversal)
Party getting started at Foster. A few more folks. Meatballs and kabobs on the menu. The candidate is upstairs and will it come down until the results are definitive.
Marion Brooks
Durbin @ Westin River North Pretty quiet so far. Mostly media. We had to draw numbers for our one on ones after the podium talk. I drew 4, but my tag team partner iris drew 2!
Marion Brooks
Durbin Cash bar opens at 7. Domingo is ready!!
Marion Brooks
Durbin Cash bar opens at 7. Domingo is ready!!
Orlando, Trina (NBCUniversal)
Senger It would appear Foster ahead in food dept... Chicken fingers, lasagna and cold cut sandwiches on the menu here
Brooks, Marion (NBCUniversal, WMAQ)
Iris hard at work at Durbin HQ
Lauren Roberts
Quinn
Stephanie Buffamonte
Quinn-paparazzi-intern
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Quinn food
Marion Brooks
bigger crowd at Durbin
Marion Brooks
bigger crowd at Durbin
Copenhagen, Courtney (NBCUniversal, WMAQ)
Rauner HQ 2 Sorry supporters... Gotta pay one final time. Wine and Cocktails are $10. Beer is $8. Water and Soda are $5 -------------------------- Sent using BlackBerry
Stephanie Buffamonte
Quinn-food-intern Stephanie
Stephanie Buffamonte
Quinn-food-intern Stephanie
Stephanie Buffamonte
Quinn-food-intern Stephanie
Minogue, Bridget (NBCUniversal)
Oberweis supporters
Stephanie Buffamonte
Quinn Jesse Jackson
Copenhagen, Courtney (NBCUniversal, WMAQ)
Lots of Red at Rauner HQ 20 year old Marquette University student wearing a red bow tie and american flag pocket square in support of Rauner. Room is filled with supporters wearing red. -------------------------- Sent using BlackBerry
Whittler, Alexandria
Rauner photos
Whittler, Alexandria
Rauner photos
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Selfie-interns-JACKSON
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