"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.
Governor signs bill prohibiting state licensed mental health professionals from using the practice on those younger than 18.
"We have a feeling lawmakers will have plenty more, better battles to fight with Rauner in the not-so-distant future."
Senate Bill 1229 now goes to the House where it will need 71 votes for an override.
Lower possession threshold, higher fines part of amendatory veto of Illinois marijuana bill.
By the numbers: The changing face of Illinois’ minority populations.
Here's what Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan had to say about Gov. Bruce Rauner in a recent interview.
Why do unconstitutional bills continue to pass in the Illinois Legislature?
A list of the top 10 Illinois campaign committees that have received the most political donations since Jan. 1, 1994.
Here are eight people and legislative actions that have led to the state’s current pension disaster.
Will suburban legislators oppose any efforts to change the state’s school funding formula if property taxes are frozen?
These organizations and people are reeling from the state government shutdown.
Pros and cons of proposed 6-story building downtown discussed by commissioners.
New Trier Democrats polled more than 300 voters at summer fairs in Winnetka, Glencoe and Wilmette.
A list of the top 20 state employees who had the highest salaries in 2014, according to the State Journal-Register
Just in case you haven't heard enough lately about the 2016 presidential candidates.
Now that sweet corn is the official state vegetable, it joins this list of the other official state symbols.
Constituent urges passage of HOPE for Alzheimer's Act.
“Not since 2002 has a Republican governor had a direct say in the give-and-take of creating a state spending plan.”
“Does it end like Detroit? Or Greece? Or just ashes? Ashes.”
Democratic candidates for 10th Congressional District seat will have campaign offices in Highland Park, Northbrook.
What’s in Gov. Bruce Rauner’s new Illinois pension reform bill?
Gov. Rauner has planted a flag on behalf of a beleaguered state. It reads: “No longer.” What will happen next? John Tillman comments.
Sometimes it takes pain to bring about change.
Even Netflix and Spotify aren’t safe from the impending flood
The longer Illinois goes without a budget, the murkier things look for state employees.
“As Hinz pointed out, ‘reasonable’ people could get this all figured out in a couple of hours. In Illinois, it might take all summer.”
Brad Schneider raises more than $600,000 since announcing he will seek Dold rematch. Rotering blasts Washington politicians.
Did the Supreme Court save the livelihoods of wedding workers?
Even though politicians have been fighting about the state budget for weeks, everyday Illinoisans end up bearing the brunt of the shutdown.
Renovation will cost village more than $85,000.
Insurance companies are using step therapy as a way to limit patients' access to effective medication
Cash-strapped cities, towns and suburbs set to slash public safety, reduce pension costs, tap rainy day funds and explore bankruptcy.
Oak Park dispensary owner Brad Zerman is working on finding a solution to this problem in Illinois.
Here's why you should be skeptical of the rhetoric being used by both House Speaker Mike Madigan and Gov. Bruce Rauner in the budget feud.
Seems like they’re getting along… not.
From divorce and will requirements to school prayer, here are 10 laws to know.
Kirk's 2016 election opponent, U.S. Rep. Tammy Duckworth, quickly capitalized on the opportunity to use it as a fundraising tool.
The majority of the state's largest cities shrank in population from 2013 to 2014, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.