Gov. Bruce Rauner wants to slash state income tax revenue municipalities get by about $600M.
Today the governor introduced his proposed budget. It is unclear how badly agencies serving people with disabilities will be cut.
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
That's just one of several financial issues getting attention in the last week as the new governor gets down to business.
With the state's enormous pension debt and $9 billion budget deficit, getting Illinois' finances back on track will be hard for everyone.
It's kind of pathetic Illinois would even need a law like this one on the books
These people worked alongside other notable national figures from the era to try to bring equal rights to Illinois and the country.
The senior aide already faced media scrutiny earlier in the week for asking a reporter to delete pictures of Schock’s redecorated office.
Here is a list of growers and dispensaries that are authorized to grow and sell medical marijuana in Illinois.
The 2014 Illinois governor’s race was full of major milestones and shocking surprises, and we have six facts to prove it.
Rauner talks taxes, spending.
See what and how much the average Illinoisan could buy with $9 billion.
Illinois’ political incompetence and history of corruption blocks medical marijuana.
Illinois is definitely the place to legislate in the Midwest.
A rundown of Gov. Bruce Rauner’s new cabinet members and top officials.
There have been plenty, but who are the most corrupt of them all?
Hope you had a happy new year, but now it’s time to get back to work and solve the state’s top six challenges.
Find out what laws are taking effect in the new year.
Outgoing Gov. Pat Quinn’s appointment to the Illinois Sports Facilities Authority is a “booby trap” for taxpayers, Gov-elect Bruce Rauner.
What do you think of these fancy gift ideas?
A slideshow of the top 15 new laws taking effect in 2015 from the Illinois Senate Democrats.
It’s all bad news for Illinois, which is ranked among the most corrupt states in the nation. At least we’re not the very worst, right?
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?
The 2014 Illinois gubernatorial race broke a lot of campaign finance records, including the cost per ballot.
Crane ran for president in 1980. The Republican from Wauconda served in Congress for 35 years until the 2004 election.
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?
Please join us to discuss land use, natural resources, quality of life, economic development, and transportation issues in central Lake Co.
Will Illinoisans see the change they voted for?
Curran won with 60 percent of the votes, beating newcomer Jason Patt, according to unofficial results.
All the reasons you need to cast your ballot.
Lake County residents will head to the polls Tuesday to vote on state, county and congressional races.
Here’s everything you need to know about Illinois’ major statewide races.
Get information on candidates squaring off in some of the hottest races this election.
A new report shows where Illinois ranks in terms of political engagement compared to rest of the states.