Tinley Mayor Will Seek Full Term

Current mayor joined by longtime clerk and newbie trustee on the slate.

Justice Department Sues, Claims Tinley Park Violated Fair Housing Act

The suit seeks a court order requiring Tinley Park to approve the hotly debated Buckeye development The Reserve.

Who Did Suburban Cook County Voters Pick for President?

The majority of Cook County voters selected Hillary Clinton.

Election 2016 in Tinley Park: Top Races, Polling Places, and Results

Election Day is Tuesday, and we have all the information you might need to cast your ballot in Tinley Park.

Trustee Vandenberg Announces Candidacy for Tinley Park Mayor

Concerned Citizens for Tinley Park slate unveiled Saturday.

Tinley Park Village Hall Now an Early Voting Site

Stop in to cast your ballot.

Remap Reform Kicked Off Ballot Again. So What's Next?

Illinois Supreme Court closes door on fair maps, but doesn't lock it.

Illinois Voters Beware: Deceit Season is Here

Here's what you need to watch out for as the election season heats up.

11 New State Laws You Should Know

A bunch of bills recently were signed into law, but here are 11 important new laws you should make sure you know.

Mike Madigan Stretches in Claim About Primary Opponent's Campaign Funding

Was Jason Gonzales' campaign funded with more than $1 million from allies of Gov. Rauner as Speaker Madigan claims? We checked the record.

Can We Have More Than Silly Sniping From Our U.S. Senate Contenders?

Is there any hope of real political discourse in the Illinois U.S. Senate race?

Fact-Check: Dick Durbin's Statistics on Heroin Overdose Deaths in Illinois

Are Sen. Dick Durbin's shocking statistics on heroin overdose deaths right? Here's what we found.

Democrats, GOP Spar Over Same-Day Voter Registration

A lawsuit filed in federal court on Thursday seeks to stop same-day voter registration at the polls in Illinois' largest counties.

Special Fund Sweeps Won't Stave Off Tax Hikes for Long

"If you’re still in shock from that recent property tax bill you had to pay, prepare yourself. There’s plenty more coming in January."

12 of the Strangest State and Local Laws in Illinois

Some of these laws make sense, sorta, but they sure are bizarre.

Rauner Urges Illinoisans to Pressure Lawmakers on Term Limits

Gov. Bruce Rauner renews his quest for term limits.

Tinley Brings in Outside Help in Search for New Fire Chief

Firm touts success in prior searches, essentially guarantees same for Village.

Village to Lead 175th Street Roadway Improvements

County couldn't fit project in; Tinley will take over early phases of design.

Judge Blocks Proposed Redistricting Reform Amendment From Ballot

Cook County judge strikes down proposed redistricting reform constitutional amendment from Nov. 8 ballot.

A Nearly $8 Billion Deficit and 5 Other Things to Know About the Stopgap Budget

Here are five things you should know about a recent legislative analysis of the stopgap budget.

Politifact Assesses Donald Trump's 10 Major Campaign Promises

Politifact identified Trump’s 10 key promises and ran them by experts in their subjects.

Did Mark Kirk Call for the Mass Arrest of 18,000 African Americans?

We fact-checked U.S. Rep. Tammy Duckworth's two-part claim about incumbent Sen. Mark Kirk. Here's what we found.

Reboot Illinois Joins the Pulitzer Prize-Winning PolitiFact Team

Check out our very first fact-check!

Trustees OK Wrecking Ball for 3 Vacant Buildings After Owners Defaulted on Fines

Village officials gave the go-ahead last week to spending nearly $150,000 to level three TInley Park buildings that have been sitting empty.

Tinley Wants Judge to Toss Apartment Complex Lawsuit

Developer isn't backing down, wants judge to compel village to push project through.

Tinley Officials to Host Meeting on Kimberly Heights Improvements, Annexation

Meeting set for Monday, July 11.

No Vehicle Sticker? No Ticket—Yet

Tinley Park sets vehicle sticker moratorium.

Illinois Ranks Among Top 10 States with Worst Taxes in U.S.

Think you know where Illinois landed on the list?

Feds Investigate Village's Handling of Apartment Complex

Village of Tinley Park is cooperating as Department of Justice digs in.

Dozens of Editorial Boards Join Forces to Demand End to Illinois Budget Impasse

Nearly 65 editorial boards from across Illinois unite in demanding enough of the state budget standoff.

Top 10 Most Conservative Cities in Illinois

Here's a list of the most conservative cities in Illinois, according to the site RoadSnacks.

A List of Damage Being Done by the Budget Battle

The list just keeps getting bigger.

How Much Tax Revenue Does Illinois Collect from Undocumented Immigrants?

Report details which states collect the most in state and local taxes from undocumented immigrants.

How Will the State Budget Crisis Affect Voter Behavior in November?

"About the only thing in this election cycle that is certain is that what previously had been accepted as common wisdom no longer applies."

4 Bills Gov. Rauner Should Sign Into Law

The Better Government Association sent letters to Gov. Rauner urging him to sign these four bills.

Tinley's Economic Development Director Leaving Role

Resignation effective July 15.

Illinois AG Lisa Madigan Files Suit Against Jimmy John's Over Non-Compete Clause

Here's what you need to know.

What Now for the State Without a Spending Plan?

That’s the $37 billion question for Illinois, the state with no spending plan.

7 Notable Bills That Now Await Gov. Rauner's Approval

A list of noteworthy bills that did and didn't make it out of the General Assembly before the end of the spring legislative session.

It's Up to Rank-and-File Lawmakers to End Budget Stalemate

An open letter to the state's rank-and-file lawmakers.