Everything you need to know about the upcoming April 7 consolidated election.
State Rep. Mark Batinick explains how the current workers' compensation system in Illinois affects your pocketbook.
Former Joliet Park District Board President, Brett K. Gould, Is Running for Joliet City Council, Which Includes Areas of Troy Township.
Hey, don’t blame Chicago and the suburbs for electing Blago into office…
Brave the Icy Waters of Loon Lake with State Rep. Mark Batinick
Will Gov. Bruce Rauner end up doing the same?
State concerned about REAL ID. Also, one university tuition perk may be killed. Plus the gov's budget and local school funding.
Illinois towns will feel the sting under Gov. Rauner’s budget plan. Find out just how painful the cuts could be…
Mark Batinick files new law to close loophole in sex offender bill
Despite support from big corporations and Pres. Obama, these 15 steps led Rahm down a hazardous path. Could his friend be next?
“The federal crime rate in the [Chicago] City Council is higher than in the most dangerous ghetto in the city.”
New state rep asking residents to share their thoughts on issues including taxes, pensions, budget reform
Here is some of what you’ll find on Rauner’s chopping block.
Gov. Bruce Rauner wants to slash state income tax revenue municipalities get by about $600M.
Event is Feb. 26.
Presidential hopeful uses Chicago speech to distance himself from father's and brother's legacies and create own identity. Is it working?
Here’s what you need to know about next year’s fiscal budget.
Representative Mark Batinick pledges to donate 10% of salary to local charities.
Whether you belong to a union, support unions or hate unions, you’ll be interested in these charts.
Nearly $50,000 project will identify potential areas for expansion of non-motorized transportation.
Brad Zerman’s hopes to open his dispensary soon to be able to serve as many of the state’s approximately 1,000 registered patients
That's just one of several financial issues getting attention in the last week as the new governor gets down to business.
With the state's enormous pension debt and $9 billion budget deficit, getting Illinois' finances back on track will be hard for everyone.
Meeting is Feb. 17 at a Weber Road McDonald's.
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It's kind of pathetic Illinois would even need a law like this one on the books
These people worked alongside other notable national figures from the era to try to bring equal rights to Illinois and the country.
The senior aide already faced media scrutiny earlier in the week for asking a reporter to delete pictures of Schock’s redecorated office.
Here is a list of growers and dispensaries that are authorized to grow and sell medical marijuana in Illinois.
Gov. Bruce Rauner awarded licenses to dozens of companies, including four in Will County, on Monday.
Bill seeks to ensure that evidence in child pornography cases remains in the secure custody of law enforcement officials.
The 2014 Illinois governor’s race was full of major milestones and shocking surprises, and we have six facts to prove it.
Rauner talks taxes, spending.
Opponent Anthony Luciano challenged longtime trustee Jim McDonald's nominating petitions.
See what and how much the average Illinoisan could buy with $9 billion.
Additional taxing authority would allow village to pay for pipeline to deliver Lake Michigan Water.
Event is Feb. 16.
Dedication took place Tuesday at the new facility.
Will County executive says he's feeling great, will begin further treatment later this month.