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.
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?
Will Illinoisans see the change they voted for?
All the reasons you need to cast your ballot.
Here’s everything you need to know about Illinois’ major statewide races.
A new report shows where Illinois ranks in terms of political engagement compared to rest of the states.
Think you can ace this quiz on the Illinois governor’s race and which candidate stands for what?
One union is doing all it can to help Libertarian candidate Chad Grimm draw votes away from Rauner.
Before you vote, you should know where all this money is coming from.
A list of notable endorsements for both Quinn and Rauner.
Quinn passes Rauner in new Reboot Illinois poll.
Or will voters give Republican Mike Webster a chance to enact his vision to modernize the office? Reboot Illinois profiles the candidates.
The Second City Network mocks the gov in a parody campaign ad.
President Obama commits the nation to military action in the Middle East to "degrade and ultimately destroy" ISIL. Where do you stand?
The governor candidates sit side by side for first time. We learn one is as corrupt as Rod Blagojevich and the other profits off misery.
Medical Cannabis Pilot Program informational meeting takes place Wednesday, Aug. 20, in Chicago.
Better Government Association files second lawsuit against Chicago Animal Care and Control – this time for refusing to release emails.
With the economic benefits of legalized marijuana working for Colorado, is your state the next in line?
Residential property owners and commercial businesses report receiving letters from CTA informing them that their buildings may be demolished to build bypass.
Attorney Sima Lorsch, an expert in condominium law, is featured speaker at enlightening condo 101 workshop.
Bike lanes are slated for installation on North Side in spring and summer, with more in the works for year-end.
Chicago alderman want to put a measure banning distribution of plastic bags to customers at retail business back before the City Council.
Unless you want your condo assessment fees jacked up $20,000, two North Side aldermen are urging you to contact an obscure state legislative committee to say no to a sprinkler mandate by 1 p.m. Wednesday.
City will be calling upon condominium associations to inspect their bed bug management plans. What condo owners need to know.
Nearly 5,500 new 17- and 18-year-old voters registered to vote during registration events held at 89 high schools around suburban Cook County in January and February
"It's important because Chicago's problems are America's problems," says narrator Mark Konkol.
Gay couples wanting to marry won't have to wait until state law goes into effect in June.
Rep. Scott Drury has proposed legislation that would make posting explicit photos of someone without their consent a felony sex crime.
No more smoking e-cigarettes in restaurants after an ordinance passed by the Chicago City Council.
After not receiving mail Monday or Tuesday, I checked with Patch readers who resoundingly reported the same problem. Yet the USPS spokesman said all carriers had been out all week.
Sheriff Tom Dart says the monument will help to rectify Homewood Memorial Garden's dark history of "horrific" burial practices.