Rep. Dan Lipinski said he is in favor of the United States taking action in Syria, but there must be limitations.
The national earthquake drill is scheduled for Oct. 17.
Durkin (R-Western Springs) was elected Thursday to replace outgoing House Minority Leader Tom Cross (R-Oswego).
Village officials met with ComEd representatives this summer after storms knocked out power for a period of time President Tom Livingston called "unacceptable."
U.S. Census Bureau has facts and figures on the types of jobs we do, what we make for them, how we get to them and more.
Gov. Quinn signed a law Friday allowing Illinois motorists who are stopped by police and asked for proof of insurance to display it on a digital device. The move could end frantic searches through the glove compartment.
The committee will convene to discuss issues such as economic development, village infrastructure and public safety in La Grange.
State Sen. Kirk Dillard said a recent study by Roosevelt University found that Chicago has the worst heroin problem in the country.
New law takes effect Jan. 1, 2014.
Gov. Pat Quinn signed new laws Thursday "to protect the health of Illinois youth."
Residents who were affected by the floods between April 16 and May 5 now have until Aug. 8 to register with FEMA.
The new system is scheduled to be in place by July 2014.
Alex Clifford, who resigned from Metra as CEO after making allegations that he was pressured to make political hires and decisions, will speak before the Regional Transportation Authority Wednesday. Follow our live blog starting around 8:30 a.m.
U.S. Rep. Daniel Lipinski encourages residents to share input with IDOT on the 47th and East intersection project, says he'll support residents' wishes.
Communities pass on talks of enacting an ordinance to ban assault weapons after last week's concealed carry vote.
The Village of La Grange is looking for about 20 people to sit on a panel that advises the village on major issues such as parking, beautification, economic development, infrastructure, and public safety resources.
The Illinois Senate voted 41-17 to override Gov. Pat Quinn's amendatory veto; the House voted 77-31.
Enforcing where employees park downtown has yielded some results and opened up prime spots, but the discussion about parking will continue.
The La Grange Village Board denied a request for second-floor signage for businesses occupying the building on La Grange Road.
Lawmakers to return to Springfield July 8 to take up stricter provisions added by governor.
Unemployment rates increased slightly from April to May in 2013 and compared to May 2012.
Rauner, who has a master's degree from Harvard, says the only way to restore Illinois to prosperity is to create a "booming economy" and prioritize education.
The Hinsdale Republican and former chief of staff under Jim Edgar says he'll make another run at the GOP nomination for governor in the 2014 election.
Southbound traffic will be reduced to a single lane for most of the next three months between Brewster and Woodlawn.
Board sends staff back to the drawing board to revise project specifications, The Doings La Grange reports.
Jeff Cogelja returned to the Village Board Monday asking them to reconsider last year's actions reinforcing La Grange's chicken ban.
The board united Monday in its stand against a possible grade separation at the congested intersection.
The resolution, to be discussed at Monday's board meeting, says that a grade separation would have a "negative impact on the quality of life and sense of community that exists in La Grange."
Those affected by floods should register for federal assistance.
The state had until June 9 to create regulations to allow concealed firearms.
IDOT, community members work to tweak a draft statement that defines the need for improvements at the intersection of 47th Street and East Avenue in La Grange.
A law that would end Illinois' status as the last state in the nation without concealed-carry provisions passed the House with enough votes to override a likely veto.
This is IDOT's second meeting about proposed safety improvements to the intersection at 47th Street and East Avenue in La Grange.
Village President Liz Asperger retired Monday after eight years leading the board.
The Senate Executive Committee advanced the legislation last week.
La Grange Park residents can dispose of these items on Thursday, May 2.
The legislation, sponsored by Senate Minority Leader Christine Radogno (R-Lemont), would prohibit teens 17 and younger from using UV tanning beds.
The "Your Federal Taxpayer Reciept" widget, attached here, tells literally how much of your tax dollar went where.
La Grange residents and small business owners will pay 4.86 cents per kilowatt-hour starting June 1 if they opt in to the program.