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 10th District congressman has been on what he calls a "listening tour" with local businesses.
"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.
Governor signs bill prohibiting state licensed mental health professionals from using the practice on those younger than 18.
"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.
Lower possession threshold, higher fines part of amendatory veto of Illinois marijuana bill.
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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.
A list of the top 20 state employees who had the highest salaries in 2014, according to the State Journal-Register
Just in case you haven't heard enough lately about the 2016 presidential candidates.
Now that sweet corn is the official state vegetable, it joins this list of the other official state symbols.
Constituent urges passage of HOPE for Alzheimer's Act.
“Not since 2002 has a Republican governor had a direct say in the give-and-take of creating a state spending plan.”
4-2 vote adds list of animals that should not be fed by humans.
Affordable housing advocates also take issue with “luxury apartments” planned for Skokie Boulevard site.
“Does it end like Detroit? Or Greece? Or just ashes? Ashes.”
Democratic candidates for 10th Congressional District seat will have campaign offices in Highland Park, Northbrook.
Village will consider ground feeding legislation Tuesday.
What’s in Gov. Bruce Rauner’s new Illinois pension reform bill?
Gov. Rauner has planted a flag on behalf of a beleaguered state. It reads: “No longer.” What will happen next? John Tillman comments.
Sometimes it takes pain to bring about change.
Even Netflix and Spotify aren’t safe from the impending flood
The longer Illinois goes without a budget, the murkier things look for state employees.
“As Hinz pointed out, ‘reasonable’ people could get this all figured out in a couple of hours. In Illinois, it might take all summer.”
IDOT says lane reductions and closures will run through fall.
Brad Schneider raises more than $600,000 since announcing he will seek Dold rematch. Rotering blasts Washington politicians.
U.S. Congresswoman Elise Stefanik encouraged young women from Chicagoland at kickoff event in Lake Forest.
Did the Supreme Court save the livelihoods of wedding workers?
Even though politicians have been fighting about the state budget for weeks, everyday Illinoisans end up bearing the brunt of the shutdown.