Sandack proposes legislation to move school board elections to the general (fall) election.
Sandack filed legislation that would make Illinois the 25th state that allows municipalities to seek bankruptcy protections under Chapter 9.
Rauner talks taxes, spending.
See what and how much the average Illinoisan could buy with $9 billion.
Dedication took place Tuesday at the new facility.
Will County executive says he's feeling great, will begin further treatment later this month.
Sandack filed eight pieces of legislation for the 99th General Assembly
Illinois’ political incompetence and history of corruption blocks medical marijuana.
Illinois is definitely the place to legislate in the Midwest.
Valentines should be dropped off at Congressman Foster's offices by Monday, February 9th.
A rundown of Gov. Bruce Rauner’s new cabinet members and top officials.
Generators can be used to power key facilities in case of service disruption.
There have been plenty, but who are the most corrupt of them all?
Hope you had a happy new year, but now it’s time to get back to work and solve the state’s top six challenges.
A Joliet Park District candidate is also being challenged.
Find out what laws are taking effect in the new year.
Outgoing Gov. Pat Quinn’s appointment to the Illinois Sports Facilities Authority is a “booby trap” for taxpayers, Gov-elect Bruce Rauner.
One of three incumbents not seeking re-election.
'We shouldn’t have to ask North Korea for permission to see a movie,' the Republican senator up for re-election in 2016 tweeted.
What do you think of these fancy gift ideas?
A slideshow of the top 15 new laws taking effect in 2015 from the Illinois Senate Democrats.
It’s all bad news for Illinois, which is ranked among the most corrupt states in the nation. At least we’re not the very worst, right?
News from the Illinois General Assembly
Illinois Comptroller Judy Baar Topinka died today at the age of 70. We look back at the trailblazing life she led.
Move paves the way for downtown improvements, construction of new courthouse.
Long overdue upgrades to Brandon, Lockport locks could devastate local economies if not done.
SB 16, a school funding reform bill, is dead.
Budget includes $32 million for the county’s road plan and $11 million to fund the county’s five year capital improvements plan.
Illinois Honor Roll awarded 37 schools for their academic performance despite the overwhelming odds.
Mike Kelley appears to have beaten lame-duck Sheriff Paul Kaupas’ cousin to take over the department.
Another unfortunate ranking for Illinois. What is it this time?
The 2014 Illinois gubernatorial race broke a lot of campaign finance records, including the cost per ballot.
New data from the Illinois State Board of Education highlight some important and worrisome trends.
Is this the dream team we need to bring back Illinois?
Will Illinoisans see the change they voted for?
Will County Treasurer Steve Weber hangs on to his seat.
Judge Carla Alessio Policandriotes, victorious Tuesday, is supposedly meeting with detectives Wednesday about what she may have seen.
he sheriff’s cousin held a 242-vote lead at the end of election night.
Democrat Manley defeated Republican Yvonne Bolton.
The treasurer's office does not work with third-party collection agent or companies; sheriff's dept. is investigating.