Why are Illinois citizens tackling gerrymandering with the Independent Map Amendment? http://www.mapamendment.org
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.
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.
A list of state representatives, senators and constitutional officers who are opting out of their pension plans.
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.
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."
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.
The process could take months.
Lower possession threshold, higher fines part of amendatory veto of Illinois marijuana bill.
Hoffman Estates Mayor Bill McLeod headlines new list of prominent local Democrats endorsing Raja.
See their positions, crimes and prison sentences.
Rep. Quigley, Rep. Crowley and five prominent Chicago area Democrats bolster Raja’s strong roster of political endorsements.
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?
A list of the top 10 Illinois campaign committees that have received the most political donations since Jan. 1, 1994.
Senator Chris Nybo joined with his Senate colleagues Aug. 5 to overwhelmingly reject a cost-of-living pay increase for state lawmakers.
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.
Regional campaign manager Andrew Virden will talk about the 2016 Democratic presidential candidate's platform and answer questions.
Krishnamoorthi positioned to succeed Rep. Tammy Duckworth in Congress.
Five-Point Plan to Promote Economic Security for the Middle Class.
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.”
“Does it end like Detroit? Or Greece? Or just ashes? Ashes.”
This 4-month-old pup is full of energy and happiness.