By the numbers: The changing face of Illinois’ minority populations.
Sen. Hastings voted to support comprehensive police reform
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.
Sen. Hastings inviting everyone to have utility bills reviewed
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.
Funding for the state's childcare assistance program under threat of governor's cuts.
All residents are invited to attend and have their utility bills reviewed
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.
Expect to hear explosions and see military choppers flying low and loud over the mental health center grounds.
“Not since 2002 has a Republican governor had a direct say in the give-and-take of creating a state spending plan.”
The state is currently without a budget in the third week of the fiscal year.
“Does it end like Detroit? Or Greece? Or just ashes? Ashes.”
Sen. Bill Cunningham and Rep. Fran Hurley plan whirlwind tour of legislative districts meeting constituents for a cup of joe on July 18.
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.
Additional road work planned for the weeks ahead. Find out where and when.
Sometimes it takes pain to bring about change.
Trustees voted unanimously in favor of the project.
Former Assistant Village Manager Ellen Baer resigned on June 22.
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.”
Work expected to be finished by July 14.
Detours will be posted, according to IDOT.
Did the Supreme Court save the livelihoods of wedding workers?
Village center Farmers’ Market will be open.
Legislation provides funding to allow essential services to continue
Even though politicians have been fighting about the state budget for weeks, everyday Illinoisans end up bearing the brunt of the shutdown.
Cash-strapped cities, towns and suburbs set to slash public safety, reduce pension costs, tap rainy day funds and explore bankruptcy.
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.
FAA is investigating why two planes nearly collided at a runway intersection Tuesday evening.
In honor of Father's Day June 21, what if your dad were the leader of the country?
Seems like they’re getting along… not.