A look at Illinois' role in the Syrian refugee crisis.
A total of 458 local government entities in Illinois owe nearly $29 million from pension spiking costs.
How will the state get the taxpayers' money back?
Rauner vetoes bill that would make PTSD qualifying condition. Plus, more on spending bill and pension reform appeal efforts.
The clock is ticking to purchase a village vehicle sticker.
They might not hold public office, but they're major players in Chicago's and Illinois' political scene.
Why Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan may no longer wield absolute power.
Illinois Comptroller Leslie Munger warns the state is facing even more financial peril if it begins 2016 without a budget.
Family’s lawsuit follows in wake of village trustee's conviction of disorderly conduct, claims mayor and village were aware of harassment.
A list of state representatives, senators and constitutional officers who are opting out of their pension plans.
All Evergreen Park quadrants will be sprayed Wednesday, Sept. 9.
The chartbook, “Illinois Illustrated,” breaks down everything from local to corporate taxes with user-friendly visuals.
Latest list of Illinois state representatives and senators foregoing their health insurance plans.
Chart shows roll call for Senate Bill 1229 both historically and for the veto override.
The South Cook County Mosquito Abatement District will be spraying Evergreen and St. Mary's Cemeteries Wednesday evening.
Illinois has the third most number of counties with over-registered voters in the U.S.
Seven key takeaways from a new Moody’s report on the state’s finances.
How much time does Illinois have left until it runs out of money?
"The severely gerrymandered, politician-created map we have in no way resembles the people’s map."
SB202 aims to “rebalance” criminal justice system for inmates unjustly incarcerated for non-violent, low-level crimes.
Six state email addresses included in hacked data, and the governor's office says it will investigate. County addresses are in there, too.
"We have a feeling lawmakers will have plenty more, better battles to fight with Rauner in the not-so-distant future."
Senate Bill 1229 now goes to the House where it will need 71 votes for an override.
Lower possession threshold, higher fines part of amendatory veto of Illinois marijuana bill.
Illinois residents have until Aug. 21 to bid on 12,000 items, including a 1934 U.S. one-thousand dollar bill with Grover Cleveland on it.
See their positions, crimes and prison sentences.
By the numbers: The changing face of Illinois’ minority populations.
Here's what Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan had to say about Gov. Bruce Rauner in a recent interview.
Why do unconstitutional bills continue to pass in the Illinois Legislature?
Paving begins Wednesday, August 12. Work will be done weather permitting.
A list of the top 10 Illinois campaign committees that have received the most political donations since Jan. 1, 1994.
Staff from U.S. Sen. Mark Kirk's office will be available to assist residents with federal government services at Oak Lawn Village Hall.
Here are eight people and legislative actions that have led to the state’s current pension disaster.
Will suburban legislators oppose any efforts to change the state’s school funding formula if property taxes are frozen?
These organizations and people are reeling from the state government shutdown.
The Evergreen Park Community Center and library are open to residents needing a place to cool off.
A list of the top 20 state employees who had the highest salaries in 2014, according to the State Journal-Register
Just in case you haven't heard enough lately about the 2016 presidential candidates.
Now that sweet corn is the official state vegetable, it joins this list of the other official state symbols.
“Not since 2002 has a Republican governor had a direct say in the give-and-take of creating a state spending plan.”