SPRINGFIELD, IL – State Sen. Michael Connelly (R-Lisle) offered the following comments after Gov. Bruce Rauner delivered his first State of
Representative Ron Sandack responds to Governor Rauner’s State of the State Address.
Republican lawmakers in DuPage County area fight back against a recent severance agreement negotiated by the COD Board of Trustees.
Here is a list of growers and dispensaries that are authorized to grow and sell medical marijuana in Illinois.
CHICAGO, IL – In an effort to give terminally-ill patients access to clinical-trial, experimental medical treatments, the bipartisan duo of
The 2014 Illinois governor’s race was full of major milestones and shocking surprises, and we have six facts to prove it.
Sandack proposes legislation to move school board elections to the general (fall) election.
Sandack filed legislation that would make Illinois the 25th state that allows municipalities to seek bankruptcy protections under Chapter 9.
Rauner talks taxes, spending.
See what and how much the average Illinoisan could buy with $9 billion.
Connelly bill aims to save lives and reduce heroin fatalities
Sandack filed eight pieces of legislation for the 99th General Assembly.
Illinois’ political incompetence and history of corruption blocks medical marijuana.
Connelly: ‘Honored to represent the 21st Senate District’
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?
Senator Connelly Naperville anti-heroin forum
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.
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?
News from the Illinois General Assembly
Illinois Comptroller Judy Baar Topinka died today at the age of 70. We look back at the trailblazing life she led.
Sen. Michael Connelly (R-Naperville) talked with “Newsmakers” host Paul Lisnek about Veto Session issues during an interview Nov. 19.
Illinois Honor Roll awarded 37 schools for their academic performance despite the overwhelming odds.
MakeIllinoisGreat.com needs a few good Illinoisans. And more than a few good ideas, too.
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?
Cronin faces adding possible utility fee to fix county's flooding, other county race results.
With most precincts reporting, Elmhurst Republican Chris Nybo wins the state senate seat he was appointed to in August.
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.