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.
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.
Confused by all the pension jargon? Then this is what you need…
Joliet's new mayor-elect Bob O'Dekirk says Gov. Rauner's "work emoowerment" zones could hurt union families and employers.
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.
Here's who's collecting the most in Illinois government pensions.
The Illinois budget and pension reform: a surreal mix of reality and fantasy.
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.
Troy Township residents encouraged to attend annual town meeting.
Additional revenue will help pay to pipe water to village from Lake Michigan.
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.
Powdered "party" supplied put teens at risk, some lawmakers contend, and the risks are too great.
Forget double-dipping, how about triple-dipping?
Pending ordinance would affect unincorporated Will County.
Local residents will be able to renew licenses and state ID cards, review rules of the road and more.
Proposed bill would require abusers convicted of sexually motivated misdemeanor battery offenses to register as sex offenders.
Joseph Gbur seeks $50,000 in damages.
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 applies to can save you time!
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.
Here’s what you need to know this week as the Illinois Supreme Court begins hearing arguments over the pension reform law.