Illinois Democrats' law changing the choosing of legislative candidates faces GOP opposition

1 hour agoFILE - The Illinois Capitol is seen, June 19, 2012, Springfield, Ill. Illinois Democrats have changed the way candidates for the General Assembly get on the ballot, and Republicans are complaining that they changed the rules mid-game. – Republicans are complaining that they changed the rules mid-game.

For supporters of the change, the previous process conjured up the archetype of the smoke- and party hack-filled room of yesteryear, where candidates were chosen in secret. The board's four Democrats and four Republicans would likely consider objections and whether to sustain them at its July 9 meeting before certifying the ballot by Aug. 23.

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