How Illinois' Legislative Elections are like Mexico's

If you think about it, there's not much of a difference... except for the getting thrown in jail part.

Top 25 Illinois Counties with the Most Deficient Bridges

These counties have the highest percentage of structurally deficient and functionally obsolete bridges in Illinois.

The 11 Most Endangered Historic Illinois Sites in 2015

If nothing is done soon, these historic sites could become ancient history.

A Helpful, Plain English Guide to Understanding the Illinois Pension Crisis

Confused by all the pension jargon? Then this is what you need…

Miller: Gov. Rauner's New PAC Will Reward Friends, Punish Enemies

According to Rauner insiders, the new committee will be given $4-5 million within days of its founding.

The Top 25 Richest Illinois Pensions

Here's who's collecting the most in Illinois government pensions.

Caution: Gov. Rauner's Harsh Budget Reality and Pension Reform Fantasy May Make You Dizzy

The Illinois budget and pension reform: a surreal mix of reality and fantasy.

Tax Deadline 2015: How Many Post Offices are Open Late in the Chicago Area?

Not many. So if you need one, you've got just a few hours to spare.

New Report Finds it's Most Taxing Being an Illinois Taxpayer

Just when you thought Illinois taxpayers had enough reasons to hate Tax Day.

Infographic: Illinois' 5 Pension Systems by the Numbers

Fast facts and figures about Illinois’ five public pension systems.

Lanes Closures along Dan Ryan Expressway Expected Week of April 13

Lane closures are required for the demolition of beams on the 63rd Street Bridge.

Rahm Emanuel Re-Elected Mayor of Chicago, Tells Voters 'I Hear You'

Chuy Garcia conceded graciously about an hour after the polls closed. Emanuel vows to "be a better mayor" after first-ever runoff election.

2015 Election Blog

A look at Election Night 2015 as the news unfolded around the Chicago area.

Legislators Host Recycle and Shred Event

The event will take place April 18.

Fran Hurley, Bill Cunningham Extend Office Hours

Extended office hours will alternate between the three district offices.

State Considers Bans on Powdered Alcohol, Powdered Caffeine and e-Cigs

Powdered "party" supplied put teens at risk, some lawmakers contend, and the risks are too great.

Former Suburban Police Chief Collects Three Public Paychecks

Forget double-dipping, how about triple-dipping?

Senator Cunningham Encourages Businesses to Attend IDES Workshop

An unemployment insurance workshop will take place March 31 from 8 to 10:30 a.m.

Meet and Greet Rep. Kelly Burke and Sen. Bill Cunningham

The meeting will take place April 1 at Evergreen Park Public Library.

Evergreen Plaza to be Razed

The current structure will be torn down, with an outdoor mall coming in its place.

U.S. Rep. Aaron Schock Resigns Amid Mounting Financial Questions

Another Illinois politician bites the dust.

16,200 Items Up for Bid in Illinois Treasurer's Unclaimed Property Auction

The auction opened Monday and closes Friday, March 20.

Local Mayors Go into Panic Mode over Rauner Budget

Gov. Bruce Rauner warned of shared sacrifice; now local mayors are screaming NIMBY.

How Does Illinois' 'Taxpayer Burden' Compare to Neighboring States?

If you’re an Illinois taxpayer, what you’re about to see might make you sick.

Snickers Bar Bandit Sat in Cook County Jail for 114 Days

And a woman accused of stealing fruit has been in jail since last summer. Sheriff calls this "stupidity of the highest order."

8 Very Important Things to Keep in Mind about the Pension Reform Crisis

Here’s what you need to know this week as the Illinois Supreme Court begins hearing arguments over the pension reform law.

Oh, what might have been: The 5 biggest political mistakes over the past 40 years

Hey, don’t blame Chicago and the suburbs for electing Blago into office…

The 10 Republican Governors Talking New Taxes

Will Gov. Bruce Rauner end up doing the same?

Your Illinois Driver's License Soon May Not Pass Muster with the TSA

State concerned about REAL ID. Also, one university tuition perk may be killed. Plus the gov's budget and local school funding.

How much money would your city lose under Rauner's proposed budget?

Illinois towns will feel the sting under Gov. Rauner’s budget plan. Find out just how painful the cuts could be…

15 steps that put Rahm in an unthinkable situation... and who could be next

Despite support from big corporations and Pres. Obama, these 15 steps led Rahm down a hazardous path. Could his friend be next?

Chronicling Corruption in Illinois: Enough History to Write a Book, Literally

“The federal crime rate in the [Chicago] City Council is higher than in the most dangerous ghetto in the city.”

A List of Spending Cut Highlights from Gov. Rauner's Budget Plan

Here is some of what you’ll find on Rauner’s chopping block.

Does Rauner's Budget Help the State at the Expense of the 'Burbs?

Gov. Bruce Rauner wants to slash state income tax revenue municipalities get by about $600M.

Jeb Bush: His Own Man or Another Chip Off the Family Block?

Presidential hopeful uses Chicago speech to distance himself from father's and brother's legacies and create own identity. Is it working?

12 Fast Facts About the Illinois FY 2016 Budget

Here’s what you need to know about next year’s fiscal budget.

Infographic: Illinois State Government Union Membership Over the Years

Whether you belong to a union, support unions or hate unions, you’ll be interested in these charts.

Rahm Emanuel, Kenny Williams, White House, Jesse Jackson React to Jackie Robinson West Decision

"They will always be champions in Chicago," mayor says. Reaction focuses on transgressions of the adults.

How to open a medical marijuana dispensary in Illinois: One owner explains

Brad Zerman’s hopes to open his dispensary soon to be able to serve as many of the state’s approximately 1,000 registered patients

Illinois Republicans Balk and Bark and Democrats' Minimum Wage Bill

That's just one of several financial issues getting attention in the last week as the new governor gets down to business.