A list of actions Gov. Bruce Rauner is prepared to take if there’s no budget compromise by July 1.
Hastert's multiple sources of income could explain how the former U.S. House Speaker planned to pay the large sum of cash.
The suburban Christian college has renamed its former J. Dennis Hastert Center for Economics, Government, and Public Policy.
State Senate passed legislation sponsored by Sen. Michael Connelly to curb excessive severance packages at community colleges.
A Daily Herald investigation found Wheaton is slated to make over $149,000 this year from its pools.
See vote totals from the Illinois House and Senate as well as information on each budget bill.
Sen. Chris Nybo asks a question during Committee debate of legislation that implements portions of Gov. Bruce Rauner’s Turnaround Agenda.
Truth in Accounting prepares citizens for the 2014 Actuarial Valuation Report on Chicago firefighter pensions.
Sen. Chris Nybo presented Harry Sawyer of Lombard for appointment as Assistant Director of the Illinois Department of Veterans’ Affairs.
An update on tax bills that have been introduced in the 99th General Assembly.
SPRINGFIELD, IL – As part of an effort to get a better grasp on the state’s true pension indebtedness, State Sen. Michael Connelly (R-Wheato
SPRINGFIELD, IL – Thanks to the bipartisan efforts of State Sen. Michael Connelly (R-Wheaton) and State Rep. Greg Harris (D-Chicago), termin
The park district decided that Central Athletic Center is not too exciting and is looking for a better name.
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.
SPRINGFIELD, IL – State Sen. Michael Connelly (R-Wheaton) met with local representatives of the DuPage Mayors and Managers Conference on May
A new analysis by Truth in Accounting uncovers the amount of hidden debt that goes unreported by the state.
SPRINGFIELD, IL – State Sen. Michael Connelly (R-Wheaton) welcomed student leaders from the College of DuPage to the state Capitol on April
"Republicans were not happy."
Senator Chris Nybo is currently seeking volunteer interns ages 18 and older to work with his legislative office for the summer months.
Wheaton City Council members say they coudn't justify the $11K cost to install 2 charging stations in the Wheaton Place parking garage.
The April 30 board meeting lasted five hours.
If you think about it, there's not much of a difference... except for the getting thrown in jail part.
The vote comes after the announcement that President Robert Breuder was going on approved medical leave starting on April 29.
Sen. Nybo presented Congresswoman Judy Biggert to a Senate committee April 30, for her appointment to the Educational Labor Relations Board
SPRINGFIELD, IL – Gov. Bruce Rauner joined State Sen. Michael Connelly (R-Wheaton) and two other lawmakers to welcome crew members.
These counties have the highest percentage of structurally deficient and functionally obsolete bridges in Illinois.
The college announced the “approved medical leave” via a written statement Tuesday.
If nothing is done soon, these historic sites could become ancient history.
Confused by all the pension jargon? Then this is what you need…
SPRINGFIELD, IL - A trio of bills that will rein in taxpayer-funded abuses of office, thanks to the efforts of State Sen. Michael Connelly (
The association wants the board of trustees to place Robert Breuder on leave until the state and federal investigations are resolved.
DuPage County Board member Liz Chaplin and Senator Chris Nybo are working to streamline local government and reduce taxpayer costs.
SPRINGFIELD, IL – State Senator Michael Connelly (R-Wheaton) welcomed Jack Kavanagh to the Illinois Senate on April 21 as an honorary page f
According to Rauner insiders, the new committee will be given $4-5 million within days of its founding.
The additional money spent at Waterleaf is on top of the $190,000 that was spent by COD president.
Here's who's collecting the most in Illinois government pensions.
The Illinois budget and pension reform: a surreal mix of reality and fantasy.
SPRINGFIELD, IL – Terminally-ill patients who are seeking potentially lifesaving treatments won a small victory April 16 when the Senate una
Federal prosecutors issued two additional subpoenas for information about spending and other manners.