Almost 82,000 Illinois residents will lose their benefits on Dec. 28 unless the Congress extends the Emergency Unemployment Compensation (EUC) program for the long-term unemployed.
Answering questions at employee town hall in Bannockburn, North Shore Congressman talks about solutions which will have impact well into future.
New state laws on pet stores, Facebook, child visitation, wine and unpaid tolls take effect Jan. 1, 2014.
The Tenth Congressional District Democrats are celebrating 10 years of political activism.
North Shore Congressman favors spending plan creating certainty through September of 2015. Schneider sponsored legislation helping Israel gets unanimous House approval.
Lake County Health Department posts video explaining how to create a safety kit and also avoid catching the flu.
Complaint filed with election board to remove Arlene Hickory from ballot.
On the job training program at Lake Bluff plant provides concrete example of middle class job creation in current economy.
Both the Illinois House and Senate narrowly passed a measure that addresses Illinois' out-of-control pension problems, spreading out the pain.
March 18 Primary contests are also taking shape for Lake County treasurer and sheriff.
More than 3,000 people have signed a change.org petition asking Metra to let pets ride the trains. What do you think?
Jeri Atleson will face David Stolman in the Republican primary.
The Atkinson Road extension opened Nov. 22.
North Shore Congressman tells north suburban chambers of commerce his views on Affordable Care Act, how they are important to economic growth.
Illinois became the 16th state to pass same-sex marriage on Wednesday.
The 3.2 magnitude seismic event in the area Nov. 4 was from an earthquake, not a quarry blast, USGS reports.
Former Congressman opens campaign office for 2014 rematch with Rep. Brad Schneider, talks about Northbrook Wal-Mart as well as Congressional gridlock.
A recent report from Washington lays out damage done by last month’s government shutdown.
The Illinois Department of Natural Resources said Hanson's blasting operations were within state limits at the time of the seismic event Monday afternoon.
What do you think the village should do to keep trains from stopping and blocking railroad crossings?
Are you celebrating the vote to approve same sex marriage in Illinois, or concerned about it's repercussions?
The marriage equality bill now just has to be signed by Gov. Pat Quinn.
Grayslake trustees are asking residents to write letters to state and federal legislators, asking for their help.
Janet Kilkelly announced she will run in the Democratic primary election.
Carla Wyckoff, an assistant state's attorney for Lake County, said she will run for clerk in the 2014 primary election.
Bush, from Grayslake, introduced the legislation last week.
As of July, there were 332,649 owners in Lake County that have $87,180,110 in unclaimed property, according to the news release.
Deerfield Congressman meets with bipartisan group Wednesday to help bridge gap. Kirk makes similar effort in Senate.