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.
Gov. Bruce Rauner awarded licenses to dozens of companies, including four in Will County, on Monday.
Senator Hastings reacts to State of the State address
Here is a list of growers and dispensaries that are authorized to grow and sell medical marijuana in Illinois.
State government committee assignments.
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.
Hastings named to co-chair Illinois Senate Judiciary Committee
Will County executive says he's feeling great, will begin further treatment later this month.
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.
Sen. Michael E. Hastings (D-19) announces $1 million in park grants for suburbs
There have been plenty, but who are the most corrupt of them all?
Kosel was the first woman State Representative for this district as well as the longest serving State Representative for the area.
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.
'We shouldn’t have to ask North Korea for permission to see a movie,' the Republican senator up for re-election in 2016 tweeted.
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?
Chicago is charging more for supplying Lake Michigan water, so Mokena residents will have to pay.
Illinois Comptroller Judy Baar Topinka died today at the age of 70. We look back at the trailblazing life she led.
Familiar faces are shuffled, and roles will be reassigned.
Illinois Honor Roll awarded 37 schools for their academic performance despite the overwhelming odds.
Mike Kelley appears to have beaten lame-duck Sheriff Paul Kaupas’ cousin to take over the department.
Another unfortunate ranking for Illinois. What is it this time?
Elected in 1979, she was the first woman to be major of a major American city.
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?