Gov. Bruce Rauner wants to slash state income tax revenue municipalities get by about $600M.
Gov. Bruce Rauner unveiled a tough, but necessary plan Feb. 18 to put the state’s fiscal house in order, according to State Sen. Chris Nybo.
SPRINGFIELD, IL – State Sen. Michael Connelly (R-Wheaton) offered the following comments after Gov. Bruce Rauner delivered his first budget
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WHEATON, IL - Following Governor Bruce Rauner’s announcement of Executive Order 15-14 to help reduce Illinois’ overcrowded correctional faci
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.
State Sen. Chris Nybo welcomed Gov. Bruce Rauner to the 24th District Feb. 8 by taking him to breakfast at Egg Harbor in Elmhurst.
WHEATON, IL – As the Illinois Senate finishes its organization for the 99th General Assembly, State Sen. Michael Connelly (R-Lisle) is annou
It's kind of pathetic Illinois would even need a law like this one on the books
The senior aide already faced media scrutiny earlier in the week for asking a reporter to delete pictures of Schock’s redecorated office.
State Sen. Chris Nybo joined with other Illinois state officials to support the annual “Go Red Day” at the Illinois State Capitol Feb. 4.
State Sen. Chris Nybo was a member of the escort committee for Gov. Bruce Rauner's first 'State of the State' address Feb. 4.
SPRINGFIELD, IL – State Sen. Michael Connelly (R-Lisle) offered the following comments after Gov. Bruce Rauner delivered his first State of
Here is a list of growers and dispensaries that are authorized to grow and sell medical marijuana in Illinois.
State Sen. Chris Nybo has been named to five Senate committees and asked to serve as Spokesperson for another for the 99th General Assembly.
The deadline to file as a write-in candidate is Thursday, Feb. 5 as dozens of local seats remain unopposed or open throughout DuPage County.
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Rauner talks taxes, spending.
State Sen. Chris Nybo of Elmhurst is seeking volunteer interns ages 18 and older to work with his legislative office for spring semester.
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Connelly bill aims to save lives and reduce heroin fatalities
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Illinois is definitely the place to legislate in the Midwest.
Chris Nybo was sworn in as the State Senator for the 24th District during Inaugural ceremonies Jan. 14 in Springfield.
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The Heartland Institute and the West Suburban Patriots are joining forces to sponsor a can’t-miss, kid-friendly National School Choice Week
Senator Connelly Naperville anti-heroin forum
Hope you had a happy new year, but now it’s time to get back to work and solve the state’s top six challenges.
Find out what laws are taking effect in the new year.
Outgoing Gov. Pat Quinn’s appointment to the Illinois Sports Facilities Authority is a “booby trap” for taxpayers, Gov-elect Bruce Rauner.
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A slideshow of the top 15 new laws taking effect in 2015 from the Illinois Senate Democrats.
It’s all bad news for Illinois, which is ranked among the most corrupt states in the nation. At least we’re not the very worst, right?
Illinois Comptroller Judy Baar Topinka died today at the age of 70. We look back at the trailblazing life she led.