'It was an honor to hear from Pope Francis at this morning’s historic address to Congress.'
Saturday's National Take Back Day aims to prevent prescription drug abuse. Find the nearest collection location here.
Truth in Accounting’s annual report paints a bleak picture for Illinois and its taxpayers.
Reboot Illinois’ Madeleine Doubek talks with one Cicero woman about her scariest secrets, and what she fears most now.
A look at Illinois' role in the Syrian refugee crisis.
Why are Illinois citizens tackling gerrymandering with the Independent Map Amendment? http://www.mapamendment.org
A total of 458 local government entities in Illinois owe nearly $29 million from pension spiking costs.
How will the state get the taxpayers' money back?
Rauner vetoes bill that would make PTSD qualifying condition. Plus, more on spending bill and pension reform appeal efforts.
They might not hold public office, but they're major players in Chicago's and Illinois' political scene.
Why Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan may no longer wield absolute power.
Illinois Comptroller Leslie Munger warns the state is facing even more financial peril if it begins 2016 without a budget.
A list of state representatives, senators and constitutional officers who are opting out of their pension plans.
Congressman Bill Foster Announced support for the Iran Nuclear Agreement with Secretary of Energy Ernest Moniz and scientist Richard Garwin
The chartbook, “Illinois Illustrated,” breaks down everything from local to corporate taxes with user-friendly visuals.
Latest list of Illinois state representatives and senators foregoing their health insurance plans.
Chart shows roll call for Senate Bill 1229 both historically and for the veto override.
Illinois has the third most number of counties with over-registered voters in the U.S.
Seven key takeaways from a new Moody’s report on the state’s finances.
How much time does Illinois have left until it runs out of money?
"The severely gerrymandered, politician-created map we have in no way resembles the people’s map."
Six state email addresses included in hacked data, and the governor's office says it will investigate. County addresses are in there, too.
"We have a feeling lawmakers will have plenty more, better battles to fight with Rauner in the not-so-distant future."
Senate Bill 1229 now goes to the House where it will need 71 votes for an override.
Tickets are available only to residents of Illinois' 11th District.
Lower possession threshold, higher fines part of amendatory veto of Illinois marijuana bill.
See their positions, crimes and prison sentences.
By the numbers: The changing face of Illinois’ minority populations.
Here's what Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan had to say about Gov. Bruce Rauner in a recent interview.
Why do unconstitutional bills continue to pass in the Illinois Legislature?
A list of the top 10 Illinois campaign committees that have received the most political donations since Jan. 1, 1994.
Here are eight people and legislative actions that have led to the state’s current pension disaster.
Will suburban legislators oppose any efforts to change the state’s school funding formula if property taxes are frozen?
These organizations and people are reeling from the state government shutdown.
Home sales will no longer be stalled in case of contractual disputes.
SPRINGFIELD, IL – State Sen. Michael Connelly (R-Wheaton) recently introduced legislation to end abuses of taxpayer monies exposed by a Sena
The House passed an amendment today to roll back the legislative raises that were snuck in through last year’s budget.
U.S. Rep. Bill Foster sent a letter to the attorney general Thursday, saying "society failed" Naperville woman found dead in a Texas jail.
"They’re Marines. They’re the toughest people walking,” says Tom Willoughby. “But somebody needs to be out here to show they care.”
A list of the top 20 state employees who had the highest salaries in 2014, according to the State Journal-Register