Illinois Politics

A Citizen’s Guide to Power, Politics, and Government

Melissa Mouritsen, Kent D. Redfield, James D. Nowlan

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University of Illinois Press
06 August 2024

History of the Americas; Regional government; Civil rights & citizenship

Shifting demographics. Downstate versus Chicago. Billionaires and bribery. Even veteran observers need a roadmap to track Illinois’ ever-changing political landscape. Melissa Mouritsen, Kent D. Redfield, and James D. Nowlan provide an up-to-date primer on Prairie State politics, government, and policies. Features include:

Discussions of recent events like the 2015-2017 budget disaster, the response to COVID-19, and the fall of longtime House Speaker Michael Madigan;

New chapters on corruption, social policies, and the political rules of the game;

Perspectives on the nuts-and-bolts of campaign funding, the ways political actors acquire power or influence, and many other topics;

Close examinations of complex issues like the state’s increased polarization and its ongoing fiscal recovery.

Fully revised and expanded, Illinois Politics blends detailed information with expert analysis to offer an essential resource for citizens, students, and public servants alike.

By: Melissa Mouritsen, Kent D. Redfield, James D. Nowlan
Imprint: University of Illinois Press
Country of Publication: United States
Edition: First Edition, Updated and Expanded
Dimensions: Height: 235mm, Width: 156mm,
Weight: 454g
ISBN: 9780252045875
ISBN 10: 0252045874
Pages: 376
Publication Date: 06 August 2024
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Forthcoming

Melissa Mouritsen is an associate professor of political science at the College of DuPage and the coeditor of Twenty-First Century Chicago. Kent D. Redfield is emeritus professor of political science at University of Illinois Springfield and the author of Money Counts: How Dollars Dominate Illinois Politics and What We Can Do About It. James D. Nowlan writes the newspaper column “Understanding Illinois” for the Illinois Press Association. He is the author of Politics, the Starter Kit: How to Succeed in Politics and Government.