Here's who's collecting the most in Illinois government pensions.
The Illinois budget and pension reform: a surreal mix of reality and fantasy.
Forum focuses on public and private funding opportunities.
Share a cup of joe with the state lawmaker and learn what's happening in Springfield.
Just when you thought Illinois taxpayers had enough reasons to hate Tax Day.
Fast facts and figures about Illinois’ five public pension systems.
Meeting cancelled due to weather and has been rescheduled.
Results from the 2015 Consolidated Election.
Find your polling place, local election results and where to report vote fraud in Will County.
Will County State's Attorney James Glasgow urges residents to report voting irregularities to the election fraud hotline on April 7.
Firefighters and paramedics union says Chmura would work with all levels of government and oppose initiatives undermining public safety.
If you want to see what various Plainfield area candidates have to say in response to a few questions from the Herald-News, here you go
Trust in Chmura to do what's right for all of Plainfield
Powdered "party" supplied put teens at risk, some lawmakers contend, and the risks are too great.
Village trustee candidate offers his take on traffic, taxes and trains in letter to the editor.
Why are Wojo campaign signs around town somehow the only sign worthless to thieves?
Forget double-dipping, how about triple-dipping?
Pending ordinance would affect unincorporated Will County.
Local 4560 recommends candidates who support public safety and the preservation of the quality of services to Plainfield residents.
Rob Ayres, current PTPD park board appointee, on values he hopes to continue to bring to the board with your votes on April 7th
State Sen. Bertino-Tarrant and former Rep. Tom Cross endorse two incumbents and two appointees for Plainfield Park District Board.
Transparency is the cornerstone of better government
Poling prepared responses to possible questions for PACC candidate summit, but did not have to face any questions, so she’s sharing them now
Proposed bill would require abusers convicted of sexually motivated misdemeanor battery offenses to register as sex offenders.
Village of Plainfield will pick up furniture, white goods, TVs, computers and other small electronics on residents' regular trash day.
Here’s what I learned from the PACC’s Candidate Summit this past Thursday--candidates and voters could have used it better
Plainfield can begin choosing their next community leaders
The Day will provide info for those looking to serve the country and receive a top education
Congressman Foster will host a discussion with Fred P. Hochberg, Chairman & President of the Export-Import Bank of the US
We are trying to get all sex offenders identified properly in the system so we can help keep our communities safer.
State Bertino-Tarrant is hosting a town hall meeting in Plainfield on April 9 to hear residents' thoughts on state issues.
Another Illinois politician bites the dust.
Naperville Democrat tells Sun-Times columnist Lynn Sweet that he's moving ahead with a 2016 senate run against Sen. Mark Kirk (R-IL).
The auction opened Monday and closes Friday, March 20.
Knowing what level of government your issue or concern applies to, can help save you time and get you a quicker response.
Village Board meeting information packet on website now.
Get up close and personal with candidates running for local offices in the April 7 election.
Gov. Bruce Rauner warned of shared sacrifice; now local mayors are screaming NIMBY.
If you’re an Illinois taxpayer, what you’re about to see might make you sick.