U.S. Supreme Court decided one of the most contentious civil rights issues of modern times in consolidated cases from four states.
Oak Park dispensary owner Brad Zerman is working on finding a solution to this problem in Illinois.
Here's why you should be skeptical of the rhetoric being used by both House Speaker Mike Madigan and Gov. Bruce Rauner in the budget feud.
Seems like they’re getting along… not.
From divorce and will requirements to school prayer, here are 10 laws to know.
Kirk's 2016 election opponent, U.S. Rep. Tammy Duckworth, quickly capitalized on the opportunity to use it as a fundraising tool.
The majority of the state's largest cities shrank in population from 2013 to 2014, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.
You saw salaries for some of Rauner’s top officials, now here's the pay for Speaker Madigan and Senate President Cullerton's top staffers.
Big names, reputations and salaries on Gov. Bruce Rauner's "superstar" team.
UIC report compares federal public corruption convictions in Illinois and Chicago to other states.
A list of actions Gov. Bruce Rauner is prepared to take if there’s no budget compromise by July 1.
Hastert's multiple sources of income could explain how the former U.S. House Speaker planned to pay the large sum of cash.
See vote totals from the Illinois House and Senate as well as information on each budget bill.
Truth in Accounting prepares citizens for the 2014 Actuarial Valuation Report on Chicago firefighter pensions.
Then she got back to campaigning for the presidency during her Chicago trip.
An update on tax bills that have been introduced in the 99th General Assembly.
An environmental analysis by CTA suggests expanding the scope of the proposed Brown Line aerial bypass, the Tribune says.
Comparing Illinois’ Taxpayer Burden and outbound migration in 2014 to our neighbor states.
You might be surprised, not all head for sunshine and palm trees.
A new analysis by Truth in Accounting uncovers the amount of hidden debt that goes unreported by the state.
Barack Obama Foundation will officially announce host city at 5 a.m. Tuesday. University of Chicago said to be academic partner.
"Republicans were not happy."
If you think about it, there's not much of a difference... except for the getting thrown in jail part.
These counties have the highest percentage of structurally deficient and functionally obsolete bridges in Illinois.
If nothing is done soon, these historic sites could become ancient history.
Confused by all the pension jargon? Then this is what you need…
According to Rauner insiders, the new committee will be given $4-5 million within days of its founding.
Here's who's collecting the most in Illinois government pensions.
The Illinois budget and pension reform: a surreal mix of reality and fantasy.
Just when you thought Illinois taxpayers had enough reasons to hate Tax Day.
Fast facts and figures about Illinois’ five public pension systems.
Radar Online touts photos of a white-haired Rod Blagojevich.
Powdered "party" supplied put teens at risk, some lawmakers contend, and the risks are too great.
Forget double-dipping, how about triple-dipping?
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.
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.