Due to the legislative session being slated for every Tuesday this month, Rep. Batinick rearranges community meeting dates.
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.
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.
Free brochures are available for download on Rep. Batinick’s website at www.repbatinick.com or by calling Rep. Batinick’s District Office.
Hastert's multiple sources of income could explain how the former U.S. House Speaker planned to pay the large sum of cash.
Hastert will be arraigned on charges of lying to the FBI and evading federal rules governing bank transactions.
Rep. Batinick is pleased with the passage of his chief co-sponsored bill to set guidelines for AP Credit within universities.
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.
A long meeting with possible designs for a library expansion--and where it might happen--presented by Nagle Hartray Architects
An update on tax bills that have been introduced in the 99th General Assembly.
House Bill 4215 would allow universities to make procurement decisions on their own, and avoid the complicating Illinois Procurement Code.
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 long meeting with many interesting agenda items closes with the sudden resignation of Commissioner Silosky
A new analysis by Truth in Accounting uncovers the amount of hidden debt that goes unreported by the state.
A brief meeting that ended with a respect filled thank you and farewell to Trustee Bennett
Democrats brought sixteen amendments directly to the House floor less than a few hours before the vote
"Republicans were not happy."
House Democrats forced a series of partisan votes on a multi-billion dollar spending bill aimed at undermining the budget process
If you think about it, there's not much of a difference... except for the getting thrown in jail part.
Plan would create a statewide awareness program to help locate individuals with Alzheimer’s and other cognitive diseases who go missing.
These counties have the highest percentage of structurally deficient and functionally obsolete bridges in Illinois.
Small business has a strong voice in Springfield
If nothing is done soon, these historic sites could become ancient history.
Cuts would affect autism services, smoking cessation programs and AIDS support.
Not a lot to see here, but a short bit about debt financing is included
Julie Milavec presents on how TIF districts work – basically, they’re a mortgage gamble that can pay off, if you do good risk analysis
One example of what it can mean to have a healthy, solid parks and recreation system in our community
Confused by all the pension jargon? Then this is what you need…
Plainfield Trustee Candidate Brian Wojowski wins draw.
Candidate that chooses ball No. 1 will win election in Friday tie-breaker.
Says powdered caffeine is dangerous because it's almost 100 percent pure.
It will help to find ways that education can become more affordable and also help Illinois retain its homegrown professionals
According to Rauner insiders, the new committee will be given $4-5 million within days of its founding.