A new report shows where Illinois ranks in terms of political engagement compared to rest of the states.
Think you can ace this quiz on the Illinois governor’s race and which candidate stands for what?
One union is doing all it can to help Libertarian candidate Chad Grimm draw votes away from Rauner.
Before you vote, you should know where all this money is coming from.
A list of notable endorsements for both Quinn and Rauner.
Quinn passes Rauner in new Reboot Illinois poll.
Or will voters give Republican Mike Webster a chance to enact his vision to modernize the office? Reboot Illinois profiles the candidates.
Here are some spots where you can register to vote in suburban Cook County. Or go online.
A look at how each Illinois gubernatorial candidate plans to tackle the state’s biggest issues.
The Second City Network mocks the gov in a parody campaign ad.
President Obama commits the nation to military action in the Middle East to "degrade and ultimately destroy" ISIL. Where do you stand?
The governor candidates sit side by side for first time. We learn one is as corrupt as Rod Blagojevich and the other profits off misery.
Medical Cannabis Pilot Program informational meeting takes place Wednesday, Aug. 20, in Chicago.
Applications are now available at the Oak Park, River Forest and Forest Park post offices, libraries and village halls.
With the economic benefits of legalized marijuana working for Colorado, is your state the next in line?
Nearly 5,500 new 17- and 18-year-old voters registered to vote during registration events held at 89 high schools around suburban Cook County in January and February
Gay couples wanting to marry won't have to wait until state law goes into effect in June.
Rep. Scott Drury has proposed legislation that would make posting explicit photos of someone without their consent a felony sex crime.
Oak Parker Misty DeMars joins First Lady Michelle Obama, Jill Biden and Valerie Jarrett Tuesday at the President's State of the Union Address.
Oak Park names new Human Resources Director to replace Frank Spataro, who retired last year after over 10 years in the position.
Village declares surplus in downtown tax increment financing district, plans to return funds to school districts, Oak Leaves reports.
Oak Park Development Corporation proposes $721,500 appropriation for the new Oak Park Economic Development Corporation. Final vote on proposed partnership expected at Jan. 27 Village Board meeting.
There are a few locations in Oak Park that would qualify as potential dispensing sites for medical marijuana, but village staff recommends zoning changes to add further restrictions.
Hamburger Mary's seeks Cook County incentive, a 12-year reduction of property tax assessment values, to rehab former Playhouse Theater building in Oak Park.
Police train on how to enforce concealed carry legislation, plan to reach out to businesses to help them understand how to handle potentially difficult situations.
Unless the Village of Oak Park publicly communicates reasons to build a new administration building on the Village Hall parking lot, District 97 will eliminate the option at a Jan. 14 board meeting.
Village staff to study possibility of creating a tax increment financing district on Roosevelt Road in Oak Park, Oak Leaves reports.
Sheriff Tom Dart says the monument will help to rectify Homewood Memorial Garden's dark history of "horrific" burial practices.
Should District 97 build a new administration building on the Village Hall parking lot? Let local officials know your opinion this weekend.
Local Rep. LaShawn Ford proposes change to the 66-mile road to honor the late South African President Nelson Mandela.
North Shore Senator expected to return home from hospital Tuesday.
New rates to increase in 2014.
Parents of children who don't wear helmets will get a $25 fine or four hours of community service.
Oak Park names Tammie Grossman as Director of the Community and Economic Development Department at the Village of Oak Park.
Both the Illinois House and Senate narrowly passed a measure that addresses Illinois' out of control pension problems, spreading out the pain.
Village Board votes Monday on recommendation to increase fees for its structures, garages and lots.
Bipartisan group seeks a federal disaster declaration for the state of Illinois to help 15 counties.
Illinois became the 16th state to pass same-sex marriage on Wednesday.