Why are Democrats so afraid of Bruce Rauner?
More than 90 percent of homeowners in the U.S. will see higher heating expenses this year.
Former Will County Board member Kathleen Konicki's "intimate" photo case is going to a judge from another county.
Applications not taken until January now. And it will be six months before you can carry a concealed weapon.
Will County Board Member Margo McDermed has thrown her hat in the ring for the House GOP, Sun-Times Media reported.
Mike and Marie Lynch made the historic D.C. trip with Honor Flight Chicago Wednesday.
Secret Service officers gave chase after woman tried to ram barricades.
Illinois State Rep. Renee Kosel, (R-Mokena), announced Oct. 2 that she will not run for re-election.
Illinois State Representative Renee Kosel will continue her current term for the 37th district, but she will not be running for re-election.
The first federal government shutdown in 17 years will not impact the National Weather Service website, which is administered through the NOAA.
Less popular than lice and cockroaches, says new Public Policy Poll. Illinois Sen. Dick Durbin blames Speaker John Boehner.
Final explosion will prepare 7.9-billion-gallon reservoir for Southland's flood control efforts.
Don't just yell, says Reboot Illinois. Sound Off via a new citizen engagement tool that will make it easier than ever to share your views on our state's problems.
Bill Daley has dropped out of the Illinois governor's race.
Democrat Laurie Summers announced Wednesday that she plans to run in the March primary.
Share your thoughts with fellow members of the Patch community on the 12th anniversary of 9/11.
1st District congressman is "undecided," according to The Hill newspaper. Weigh in on his vote in a Patch poll.
Most also believe Syrian government will not be weakened by a U.S. airstrike.
Thousands of them, in fact. The mayor sees an economic opportunity in drawing Chicago-area same-sex couples to his state to wed.
The law's sponsor, Sen. Jim Oberweis, says the updated speed limit reflects the reality of driving speeds in Illinois.
Mokena Village Administrator John Downs has agreed to postpone his retirement for at least a couple of years, the Sun-Times Media reports.
David Garcia, 57, is one of two new Will County judges to take the bench on Aug. 15, reports the Sun-Times Media.
The capital improvements committee proposal lays the groundwork for new courthouse and public safety campus. The full board will review it Aug. 15.
Rep. Renee Kosel (R-Mokena) describes the state's in-house battle over pension reform as "all politics."
Illinois is now the 20th state to legalize the controversial substance.
Jim Moustis, District 2 Will County Board Member, throws his hat in the ring for the same seat in 2014.
The former Speaker of the House is criticizing Rep. Bobby Rush for not doing enough to deal with the brazen violence shown throughout our district.
President Obama talked on his plan to boost the middle class, and the economy right along with it, during a speech on Wednesday at Knox College.
A Joliet man was severely burned when he allegedly blew up his house shortly after police questioned him about his missing girlfriend.
Plans are firming up for the Annual Farm and Barn Festival, sponsored by the Mokena Community Park District.
That loud bang you hear Monday and the swell of activity you see around the former Tinley Park Mental Health Center is more federal government exercises. Find out when the drills will be running and for how long.
The Illinois General Assembly voted to override Gov. Pat Quinn's veto of the conceal and carry bill. See how lawmakers serving the Lincoln-Way communities voted.
The Mokena Village Board announced the end of license plate stickers and reminded villagers of watering regulations.
Illinois became the last state to legalize the private, licensed carry of concealed firearms on Tuesday, with the General Assembly overriding Gov. Pat Quinn's veto before a court-ordered deadline.
The Mokena Downtown Business Association is also requesting approval to run the Front Street Farmers Market for another season.
The annual Mokena Mayor's Charitable Golf Outing is scheduled for Aug. 13.
A thrifty approach to spending works to put funds into road projects and more, reports the Chicago Tribune.
Those affected by floods should register for federal assistance.
The Emerald Ash Borer Management Plan calls for one-to-one replacement of trees.