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Brenden Moore

The Pantagraph

Springfield, IL, United States

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  • The Pantagraph
  • Quad-City Times
  • Moline Dispatch

Past articles by Brenden:

Macon County judge finds state gun ban violates Illinois Constitution

This is a developing story that will be updated. → Read More

Pre-K expansion, free college for working class among Pritzker budget highlights

Gov. Pritzker has proposed his budget plan for the coming year. Here's a look at the highlights. → Read More

New Illinois state energy project standards welcomed by some, resisted by others

Illinois counties have until May 27 to update to comply with new state standards for wind and solar projects. Some welcome the rules; others see them as government overreach. → Read More

Illinois gambling revenues continue to rise as results of 2019 law come into focus

Illinois’ bet on gambling expansion appears to be paying off. → Read More

Growing number of Illinois sheriffs say they won't enforce new gun law

A spokeswoman for Gov. J.B. Pritzker called it "political grandstanding at its worst." → Read More

Jason Barickman to resign from Illinois Senate

State Sen. Jason Barickman, R-Bloomington, plans to resign from the Illinois Senate next month. → Read More

With SAFE-T Act changes, prosecutors take 'two-pronged' approach

Lawmakers have amended the SAFE-T Act. But what does the amendment do — and what do prosecutors think? → Read More

Blowout win to give Pritzker more power in Springfield, fuel presidential speculation

Democratic Gov. J.B. Pritzker will enter his second term with more power in Springfield — and speculation about a possible presidential run in 2024. → Read More

Budzinski defeats Deering in 13th Congressional District

"I am committed to finding common ground. That is what I am about," Democrat Nikki Budzinski told supporters after claiming victory in the 13th Congressional District. → Read More

Pritzker defeats Bailey, secures second term as Illinois governor

The Associated Press has called the Illinois governor's race for incumbent J.B. Pritzker, but Republican challenger Darren Bailey is disputing the call. → Read More

Pritzker defeats Bailey, secures second term as Illinois governor

The Associated Press has called the Illinois governor's race for incumbent J.B. Pritzker, but Republican challenger Darren Bailey is disputing the call. → Read More

Election Day forecast: Illinois statehouse reporter Brenden Moore's predictions

Who'll be celebrating on election night? Statehouse reporter Brenden Moore offers his predictions. → Read More

Secretary of State Jesse White ready to 'ride off into the sunset' after final state fair

"He signifies to me everything that's right in public service," said Illinois Comptroller Susana Mendoza. → Read More

2022 Illinois State Fair butter cow unveiled

The annual tradition is meant to highlight the contribution of the nearly 450 dairy farmers in Illinois. → Read More

How is election night going for a campaign? To find out, just read the room

In a nutshell, if you want to know how a night is going for a campaign, just read the room. → Read More

Watch now: Pritzker calls for special session to address 'abhorrent' Supreme Court decision

"We are headed down a dangerous spiral that will erode our democracy," Pritzker said. → Read More

Watch now: Downstate Illinois electric rates set to spike in June

Many downstate Illinois residents will see a massive spike in their electricity bills starting in June. → Read More

Illinois rakes in nearly $60 million in cannabis sales the week of 4/20

Cannabis sales numbers from the “high” holiday are in and the state is once again rolling in the green. → Read More

Everything that happened during Illinois lawmakers' last jam-packed week in Springfield

This is how the week leading up to the legislature’s April 8 adjournment played out. → Read More

Watch now: Pritzker appeal of school mask ruling dismissed, declared 'moot' by appellate court

An appeal by Gov. J.B. Pritzker's administration of a lower court ruling that essentially gutted the state's K-12 school mask mandate was dismissed as "moot" by a three-judge appellate court → Read More