A Student Publication of Illinois Youth & Government
Discussions overheard during Y&G’s Friday opening session uncovered a large variety of opinions about the speeches given by the running candidates. This revealed different perspectives about whether a practical or comical speech is more...
Rumor around the Capitol this year is the idea of eliminating the Lt. Governor position. Some delegates believe the position is necessary. Sandy Balan, a senator from Waubonsie Valley High School, said, “I don’t...
Is it true that Carly LeRoy, Lieutenant Governor, just left? The Observer randomly asked delegates how they felt about something that is not actually true, in an homage to a Jimmy Kimmel sketch. The...
The new youth governor may be Daniel Park of Waubonsie Valley, but reflections of governors past are not so far behind. Isaiah Booker, the former youth governor from Naperville North, recalled his leadership experience....
Many candidates try to increase their chances of getting elected by campaigning. They give out candy, fruit snacks, and even play video games. The question is, does it really help? Joy Miller, a Williamsville...
According to “Candidate Financial Disclosure” forms obtained by The Observer, several candidates, including one gubernatorial candidate, failed to disclose the amounts spent on their campaigns. Additionally, the range of spending among candidates was great,...
