Complaint filed with FEC alleges the 10th District candidate raised too much money before declaring her candidacy.
"We will not tolerate any law threatening our country’s obligation to treat all people equally,” Congressman says.
Cash-strapped cities, towns and suburbs set to slash public safety, reduce pension costs, tap rainy day funds and explore bankruptcy.
Congressman says Obamacare "continues to drive up premiums and deductibles for millions of families."
Oak Park dispensary owner Brad Zerman is working on finding a solution to this problem in Illinois.
Here's why you should be skeptical of the rhetoric being used by both House Speaker Mike Madigan and Gov. Bruce Rauner in the budget feud.
Seems like they’re getting along… not.
From divorce and will requirements to school prayer, here are 10 laws to know.
Kirk's 2016 election opponent, U.S. Rep. Tammy Duckworth, quickly capitalized on the opportunity to use it as a fundraising tool.
The majority of the state's largest cities shrank in population from 2013 to 2014, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.
Until political pressure began to mount, Chicago’s mayor ignored a community group upset about noise from airport runway expansion.
You saw salaries for some of Rauner’s top officials, now here's the pay for Speaker Madigan and Senate President Cullerton's top staffers.
Big names, reputations and salaries on Gov. Bruce Rauner's "superstar" team.
UIC report compares federal public corruption convictions in Illinois and Chicago to other states.
A list of actions Gov. Bruce Rauner is prepared to take if there’s no budget compromise by July 1.
Hastert's multiple sources of income could explain how the former U.S. House Speaker planned to pay the large sum of cash.
See vote totals from the Illinois House and Senate as well as information on each budget bill.
Truth in Accounting prepares citizens for the 2014 Actuarial Valuation Report on Chicago firefighter pensions.
An update on tax bills that have been introduced in the 99th General Assembly.
Comparing Illinois’ Taxpayer Burden and outbound migration in 2014 to our neighbor states.
You might be surprised, not all head for sunshine and palm trees.
A new analysis by Truth in Accounting uncovers the amount of hidden debt that goes unreported by the state.
Mission Hills M&T Coalition wants plan to construct 137 homes on golf course site stopped.
Edward R. James Companies reduces size of project by one home, commissioners concerns remain.
"Republicans were not happy."
State Senator Julie Morrison introduced a measure that would undo 2013 prohibition on banning assault weapons.
Increase in costs show numbers could dip below even by 2020.
If you think about it, there's not much of a difference... except for the getting thrown in jail part.
Senator Richard Durbin and Archbishop Blase Cupich will discuss immigration reform on Sunday, May 3, 2015, at Temple Jeremiah
These counties have the highest percentage of structurally deficient and functionally obsolete bridges in Illinois.
If nothing is done soon, these historic sites could become ancient history.
Confused by all the pension jargon? Then this is what you need…
Proposal for 'Your Dog's Guru' to open on Northfield Road denied by village trustees.
More than a quarter of the 10th District Republican's cosponsored bills were sponsored by Democrats.
According to Rauner insiders, the new committee will be given $4-5 million within days of its founding.
Here's who's collecting the most in Illinois government pensions.
The Illinois budget and pension reform: a surreal mix of reality and fantasy.
Senator Daniel Biss and house Representative Elaine Nekritz draft similar resolutions calling for "rigorous examination."
Just when you thought Illinois taxpayers had enough reasons to hate Tax Day.
Fast facts and figures about Illinois’ five public pension systems.