U.S. Senator from Illinois was caught on microphone making the comment about the unmarried South Carolina presidential hopeful Thursday.
Until political pressure began to mount, Chicago’s mayor ignored a community group upset about noise from airport runway expansion.
You saw salaries for some of Rauner’s top officials, now here's the pay for Speaker Madigan and Senate President Cullerton's top staffers.
Big names, reputations and salaries on Gov. Bruce Rauner's "superstar" team.
Village to spend more than $100K on cost analysis and value engineering.
UIC report compares federal public corruption convictions in Illinois and Chicago to other states.
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.
See vote totals from the Illinois House and Senate as well as information on each budget bill.
Potential candidates will be interviewed this summer.
Building facility on a Glencoe beach would give up one of village's "crown jewels," group member says.
Truth in Accounting prepares citizens for the 2014 Actuarial Valuation Report on Chicago firefighter pensions.
An update on tax bills that have been introduced in the 99th General Assembly.
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.
A new analysis by Truth in Accounting uncovers the amount of hidden debt that goes unreported by the state.
Longer deep sewer tunnel that's required part of reason behind cost increase.
Students demonstrate how technology is used In The Winnetka Public Schools
"Republicans were not happy."
State Senator Julie Morrison introduced a measure that would undo 2013 prohibition on banning assault weapons.
If you think about it, there's not much of a difference... except for the getting thrown in jail part.
Senator Richard Durbin and Archbishop Blase Cupich will discuss immigration reform on Sunday, May 3, 2015, at Temple Jeremiah
These counties have the highest percentage of structurally deficient and functionally obsolete bridges in Illinois.
If nothing is done soon, these historic sites could become ancient history.
Confused by all the pension jargon? Then this is what you need…
Proposal for 'Your Dog's Guru' to open on Northfield Road denied by village trustees.
More than a quarter of the 10th District Republican's cosponsored bills were sponsored by a Democrat.
According to Rauner insiders, the new committee will be given $4-5 million within days of its founding.
3-3 vote by Wilmette Plan Commission means they will not recommend plans for 600 block of Green Bay Road.
Here's who's collecting the most in Illinois government pensions.
The Illinois budget and pension reform: a surreal mix of reality and fantasy.
Just when you thought Illinois taxpayers had enough reasons to hate Tax Day.
Fast facts and figures about Illinois’ five public pension systems.
The transition from ComEd to Integrys is imminent, though residents and small business will be able to opt-out.
Unofficial referendum results are in from the office of the Cook County Clerk.
The polls close at 7 p.m.
Powdered "party" supplied put teens at risk, some lawmakers contend, and the risks are too great.
Forget double-dipping, how about triple-dipping?
Early voting begins this week.
Another Illinois politician bites the dust.