A recent report from Washington lays out damage done by last month’s government shutdown.
Who's the kingmaker here anyway?
Jeff Christiansen has over 18 years experience at the DuPage County Sheriff’s Office.
Todd Milliron will be in court Monday over comments made in his blog about a former chief judge.
The Village has been recognized for outstanding marketing of the code enforcement profession.
Sheriff Richard Randall will have served 28 years as sheriff when his term ends next year.
New chief justice sworn in today.
But there's concern the governor could disrupt the lobbying as he heads toward another re-election campaign.
Lawmakers return for November veto session at a cost of $43,000 a day. Nothing likely to get done then either.
The fixes include a new roof, generator and more.
Valerie Burd, a registered Republican, will be running as a Democrat.
Why are Democrats so afraid of Bruce Rauner?
Army Major General Robert Heine recounted his roles in the Iraq war.
Trash and recycling collection will be scheduled as normal.
More than 90 percent of homeowners in the U.S. will see higher heating expenses this year.
Applications not taken until January now. And it will be six months before you can carry a concealed weapon.
Gillette was first elected in 2008 and was re-elected for a second term in 2010.
Secret Service officers gave chase after woman tried to ram barricades.
The first federal government shutdown in 17 years will not impact the National Weather Service website.
Less popular than lice and cockroaches, says new Public Policy Poll. Illinois Sen. Dick Durbin blames Speaker John Boehner.
What the government shutdown means for citizens.
The Kane County Health Department says the salad was recalled due to health risks.
Mark Batinick on Sunday announced he intends to run for state representative.
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.
Share your thoughts with fellow members of the Patch community on the 12th anniversary of 9/11.
Foster leaning toward "yes" vote, says chemical weapons "unthinkable." Vote in our 11th District poll.
Most also believe Syrian government will not be weakened by a U.S. airstrike.
The visioning exercise will take place on Wednesday, Sept. 11. Those interested will need to RSVP.
Thousands of them, in fact. The mayor sees an economic opportunity in drawing Chicago-area same-sex couples to his state to wed.
U.S. Census Bureau has facts and figures on the types of jobs we do, what we make for them, how we get to them and more.
The meeting begins at 7 p.m.
An official announcement could come in the next few weeks.
The law's sponsor, Sen. Jim Oberweis, says the updated speed limit reflects the reality of driving speeds in Illinois.
Ozone levels are expected to remain elevated in the Chicago-metro area through Wednesday, Aug. 21.
New law takes effect Jan. 1, 2014.