The three newcomers believe the voters are looking for change and have entrusted them to bring it about.
The proposition authorizes the village of La Grange to increase municipal retailers’ occupation tax and municipal service occupation tax.
The contested race at the community college saw two incumbents and 10 newcomers face off for three seats.
Sen. Nybo, Rep. Breen and Rep. Bellock are creating a Legislative Advisory Council to work with residents on issues pending in Springfield.
Find your polling place, who is running and other election information.
Spring Clean-Up Days will take place the week of April 13.
Powdered "party" supplied put teens at risk, some lawmakers contend, and the risks are too great.
Delegate Assembly Endorses "Top 4" Candidates for D/102 Elementary School Board.
Proposed legislation would limit the use of automated license plate recognition systems to law enforcement only for ongoing investigations.
The roadwork is expected to be complete by mid-October, 2015.
A grand jury has requested the information from President Robert Breuder.
Forget double-dipping, how about triple-dipping?
Here are a few tips for staying safe while enjoying some well-deserved rest and relaxation.
State Sen. Chris Nybo joined a bipartisan group of lawmakers March 26 to address funding shortfalls many state agencies were facing.
The winning message in each category will be displayed on overhead message signs along the 286-mile tollway system.
Closures will take place from March 30 to April 3.
Daily lane closings during off-peak travel hours.
Their bill dedicates funding and resources to benefit the safety of millions of Americans
Senator Chris Nybo and DuPage State’s Attorney Bob Berlin are seeking higher penalties for truck drivers exceeding driving limits.
Another Illinois politician bites the dust.
The auction opened Monday and closes Friday, March 20.
Gov. Bruce Rauner warned of shared sacrifice; now local mayors are screaming NIMBY.
In 2013, opioid abuse led to 383 deaths in Cook County.
If you’re an Illinois taxpayer, what you’re about to see might make you sick.
And a woman accused of stealing fruit has been in jail since last summer. Sheriff calls this "stupidity of the highest order."
Here’s what you need to know this week as the Illinois Supreme Court begins hearing arguments over the pension reform law.
State Sen. Chris Nybo (R-Elmhurst) and State Rep. Peter Breen (R-Lombard) are now sharing a legislative office in Lombard.
Hey, don’t blame Chicago and the suburbs for electing Blago into office…
Will Gov. Bruce Rauner end up doing the same?
State concerned about REAL ID. Also, one university tuition perk may be killed. Plus the gov's budget and local school funding.
Illinois towns will feel the sting under Gov. Rauner’s budget plan. Find out just how painful the cuts could be…
Despite support from big corporations and Pres. Obama, these 15 steps led Rahm down a hazardous path. Could his friend be next?
“The federal crime rate in the [Chicago] City Council is higher than in the most dangerous ghetto in the city.”
Here is some of what you’ll find on Rauner’s chopping block.
Gov. Bruce Rauner wants to slash state income tax revenue municipalities get by about $600M.
Gov. Bruce Rauner unveiled a tough, but necessary plan Feb. 18 to put the state’s fiscal house in order, according to State Sen. Chris Nybo.
Presidential hopeful uses Chicago speech to distance himself from father's and brother's legacies and create own identity. Is it working?
Here’s what you need to know about next year’s fiscal budget.
Whether you belong to a union, support unions or hate unions, you’ll be interested in these charts.
Brad Zerman’s hopes to open his dispensary soon to be able to serve as many of the state’s approximately 1,000 registered patients