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.
Illinois Honor Roll awarded 37 schools for their academic performance despite the overwhelming odds.
Another unfortunate ranking for Illinois. What is it this time?
Elected in 1979, she was the first woman to be mayor of a major American city.
The 2014 Illinois gubernatorial race broke a lot of campaign finance records, including the cost per ballot.
An op-ed by Jessica Tucker
Crane ran for president in 1980. The Republican from Wauconda served in Congress for 35 years until the 2004 election.
New data from the Illinois State Board of Education highlight some important and worrisome trends.
Is this the dream team we need to bring back Illinois?
Will Illinoisans see the change they voted for?
Who won? Early&Often features the election-night speeches.
Mike Madigan says he didn't speak to Rauner on election night. State treasurer's race still too close to call. Illinois Election Results.
All the reasons you need to cast your ballot.
Here’s everything you need to know about Illinois’ major statewide races.
A new report shows where Illinois ranks in terms of political engagement compared to rest of the states.
Think you can ace this quiz on the Illinois governor’s race and which candidate stands for what?
It also made recommendations for the Village Platform Committee's plank changes.
One union is doing all it can to help Libertarian candidate Chad Grimm draw votes away from Rauner.
Before you vote, you should know where all this money is coming from.
A list of notable endorsements for both Quinn and Rauner.
Quinn passes Rauner in new Reboot Illinois poll.
Or will voters give Republican Mike Webster a chance to enact his vision to modernize the office? Reboot Illinois profiles the candidates.
The Second City Network mocks the gov in a parody campaign ad.
President Obama commits the nation to military action in the Middle East to "degrade and ultimately destroy" ISIL. Where do you stand?
The governor candidates sit side by side for first time. We learn one is as corrupt as Rod Blagojevich and the other profits off misery.
Meetings, emails and a community 'ideas chalkboard' will help officials learn what residents and businesses want to see downtown.
Kathy Janega has served the village for more than two decades.
The village president joined the Historic Preservation Commission at its meeting to discuss the concerns.
The insecticide used on public trees is available at the same cost to residents.
A public hearing is being held Wednesday at 7:30 p.m.
The annual event is in Northfield this Saturday and the village is urging people to take advantage of it if you have items ruined by this week's flooding.
Two conceptual options have been developed, which will be presented.
With the economic benefits of legalized marijuana working for Colorado, is your state the next in line?
Demolition permits were requested for two homes, both 100-plus years old,
The cases that have come before the New Trier Township Peer Jury are described as ‘vicious.’
Wagner Road will be closed for IDOT work starting Friday afternoon through Spring Break, and will re-open on April 7.
A Glencoe property owner was in discussions to sell to the village-which planned on using the property to create more parking-but is now selling to another buyer, the Glencoe Sun-Times reports.
A non-binding referendum was voted down during the last election by voters-the village is now determining how to handle flooding issues in Winnetka, Winnetka Talk reports.