Illinois Politics 2024

This political roundtable will consider why Illinois, once a robust two-party state, has become a Democratic stronghold. What happened politically? Why? What is the real margin of Democratic dominance in Illinois? How have Democrats used this time of political dominance to change public policy? What can Republicans do to become a competitive force in Illinois politics and a contributing force to public policy development?

We will also consider the complicated and intriguing political dynamics of Wisconsin, in which the power dynamic is very different.
 
Panelists:

Cheri Bustos, former representative from Illinois’ 17th congressional district, co-chair of Mercury Public Affairs

Ray LaHood, former representative from Illinois’ 18th congressional district, former US Secretary of Transportation

Carl Hulse, chief Washington correspondent of The New York Times

Jeff Mayers, editor of WisPolitics

Moderator: John Shaw, Director of the Paul Simon Public Policy Institute

A light lunch will be served after the roundtable.  

Seating is limited. Advanced registration is strongly encouraged.

The event is located near the Magnificent Mile neighborhood in Chicago, Illinois. The address will be provided upon rsvp.