Chris Bos becomes State Representative for the 51st District in the Illinois House of Representatives for the 102nd General Assembly.
Recently appointed as a Board Member of the Illinois Law Enforcement Training and Standards Board
The chair of the Lake County Democratic Party becomes the third Democratic state senator to face federal felony charges in the last year.
Amid Illinois’ COVID-19 Stay-At-Home order, A Safe Place has seen dramatic increase in need for domestic violence protections and services
...and increased need for protections and services
Pritzker Shouldn't Continue Excluding General Assembly During COVID-19 Crisis
Poll watchers are official election process observers in the voting site before, during, and after voting on Election Day.
Operations continue to be streamlined due to budget reductions, grants and partnerships, while programs & service offerings are increasing.
The Vernon Hills Village Board is banning the sale of marijuana for recreational use in town.
Karimar Brown, the owner of a Puerto Rican volleyball team, was nominated by her ex-Chicago Bear and GOP precinct committeeman husband.
Facing fines, a credit card probe and citing drug rehab, the Lake County Board chairman extended his leave of absence indefinitely Tuesday.
“We need to put a stop to gun violence in our nation,” Link said.
This is not the first time officials have considered the issue
Melody Farm has potential to bring in businesses, but the developer is requesting funds from the village.
Political junkies can watch Clinton vs. Trump on the big screen.
Donations will go to the Baton Rouge Foundation.
Vernon Hills is looking to fill vacancies on its zoning board of appeals and police pension fund boards.
Clinton will speak in Vernon Hills Thursday evening.
Dan is running for Senate to cut spending, lower taxes and fight corruption. He wants to help reform our state for our children's future
Capitol Fax's Rich Miller takes a look at the poll and what the results could mean for Gov. Bruce Rauner and Democrats in the Legislature.
Saturday's National Take Back Day aims to prevent prescription drug abuse. Find the nearest collection location here.
Truth in Accounting’s annual report paints a bleak picture for Illinois and its taxpayers.
Reboot Illinois’ Madeleine Doubek talks with one Cicero woman about her scariest secrets, and what she fears most now.
A look at Illinois' role in the Syrian refugee crisis.
A total of 458 local government entities in Illinois owe nearly $29 million from pension spiking costs.
How will the state get the taxpayers' money back?
Rauner vetoes bill that would make PTSD qualifying condition. Plus, more on spending bill and pension reform appeal efforts.
They might not hold public office, but they're major players in Chicago's and Illinois' political scene.
Why Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan may no longer wield absolute power.
Illinois Comptroller Leslie Munger warns the state is facing even more financial peril if it begins 2016 without a budget.
A list of state representatives, senators and constitutional officers who are opting out of their pension plans.
The chartbook, “Illinois Illustrated,” breaks down everything from local to corporate taxes with user-friendly visuals.
Latest list of Illinois state representatives and senators foregoing their health insurance plans.
Chart shows roll call for Senate Bill 1229 both historically and for the veto override.
Illinois has the third most number of counties with over-registered voters in the U.S.
Seven key takeaways from a new Moody’s report on the state’s finances.
How much time does Illinois have left until it runs out of money?
"The severely gerrymandered, politician-created map we have in no way resembles the people’s map."
Six state email addresses included in hacked data, and the governor's office says it will investigate. County addresses are in there, too.
"We have a feeling lawmakers will have plenty more, better battles to fight with Rauner in the not-so-distant future."