Illinois Comptroller Judy Baar Topinka died today at the age of 70. We look back at the trailblazing life she led.
Illinois Honor Roll awarded 37 schools for their academic performance despite the overwhelming odds.
Another unfortunate ranking for Illinois. What is it this time?
Elected in 1979, she was the first woman to be mayor of a major American city.
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?
All the reasons you need to cast your ballot.
Here’s everything you need to know about Illinois’ major statewide races.
A new report shows where Illinois ranks in terms of political engagement compared to rest of the states.
Think you can ace this quiz on the Illinois governor’s race and which candidate stands for what?
One union is doing all it can to help Libertarian candidate Chad Grimm draw votes away from Rauner.
Before you vote, you should know where all this money is coming from.
A list of notable endorsements for both Quinn and Rauner.
Quinn passes Rauner in new Reboot Illinois poll.
Or will voters give Republican Mike Webster a chance to enact his vision to modernize the office? Reboot Illinois profiles the candidates.
Here are some spots where you can register to vote in suburban Cook County. Or go online.
The Second City Network mocks the gov in a parody campaign ad.
President Obama commits the nation to military action in the Middle East to "degrade and ultimately destroy" ISIL. Where do you stand?
The governor candidates sit side by side for first time. We learn one is as corrupt as Rod Blagojevich and the other profits off misery.
Sex, lies and coverups detailed in multimillion-dollar grant fraud prosecution targeting Leon Dingle and the state health department.
Senator Hastings presents Village of Flossmoor with funds for reconstruction of Brookdwood Bridge deck.
Menards thinks bigger is better—but is that the case for residents if the expansion would mean local roads would close?
The last pickup is scheduled for Monday, July 14.
Lady rapper ran a restaurant only open on weekends after 10 p.m., but Harvey's mayor said he had no idea nude dancing was on the menu.
Can the Village revamp and revive the struggling shopping center?
The meeting will be held Wednesday from 6 to 8 p.m. at Flossmoor Village Hall.
Trustees last week signed off on an ordinance allowing chickens to be kept on property within the village.
With the economic benefits of legalized marijuana working for Colorado, is your state the next in line?
Avoid a late fee by purchasing your vehicle sticker on time.
The villages of Homewood and Flossmoor will each receive their own allotment to be spent on patching roads following a particularly rough winter.
He spent five days in solitary confinement before the transfer.
Also at this week's meeting, a public hearing on Homewood's budget, and more work on the design for the new downtown plaza project.
Cops could soon be permanently required to declare the race of a driver they've stopped.
Find out what's on the board's to-do list for Tuesday, March 25.
The board reviewed and approved an updated version of the original plan for open space in downtown Homewood—with a few tweaks.
Trustees Tuesday will vote on whether the village will move forward with a proposed public space plan.
Homewood hosted a public meeting Monday night, for residents to express their thoughts, air concerns, and learn more about a proposed plaza project.
In the days leading up to the March 3 public meeting on the topic, prep yourself with some information from Village staff.