Hastert's multiple sources of income could explain how the former U.S. House Speaker planned to pay the large sum of cash.
A Daily Herald investigation found Libertyville is expected to break even on its pool operations.
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.
An update on tax bills that have been introduced in the 99th General Assembly.
A panel approved variations, which addressed signage, fencing and open space along perimeter of the property, according to the Daily Herald.
The ducks were pulled from a storm drain in Winthrop Harbor.
Comparing Illinois’ Taxpayer Burden and outbound migration in 2014 to our neighbor states.
An original proposal called for restrictions that prohibited truck deliveries or idling trucks between 9 p.m. and 7 a.m.
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.
Police arrested motorists for DUI, drug charges and other traffic offenses.
"Republicans were not happy."
The improvements to the park, which is a memorial to the man who helped create it will cost $155,000.
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…
The Solid Waste Agency of Lake County is hosting a recycling event for businesses, schools and units of government.
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 woman, who now lives in Wisconsin, says her poem was used without permission in an episode of "Criminal Minds"
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.
Only two candidates filed to fill three open spots on the village board.
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.
Here’s what you need to know this week as the Illinois Supreme Court begins hearing arguments over the pension reform law.
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.