Voters in Illinois have approved a change to the state Constitution that would prohibit denying anyone the right to vote based on race, ethnicity, sexual orientation or other grounds.
Because it amends the constitution, it needed to be approved by three-fifths of those voting on the measure or a majority of all those voting in the election.
The measure was pushed by House Speaker Michael Madigan, a Chicago Democrat. It's devised to forestall a voter-identification law such as those in more than half the states.
Those efforts picked up steam in early 2013. Republicans support such laws because they say they prevent voter fraud. Democrats say there's little evidence of fraud and that the laws discourage balloting by voters loyal to them.
The Illinois proposal had bipartisan legislative support.
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
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
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Quinn - intern
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Quinn - intern
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Quinn Hotel Allegro
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Quinn Hotel Allegro
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Quinn Hotel Allegro
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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
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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
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Quinn
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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
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Quinn-food-intern Stephanie
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Quinn-food-intern Stephanie
Minogue, Bridget (NBCUniversal)
Oberweis supporters
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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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