Representative blasts peers over failure to move crime-victim bills

A state lawmaker is ripping her colleagues for failing to move forward two pieces of legislation on behalf of crime victims. State Rep. Tony McCombie (R-Savanna) twice last week tried…

Public gets little say on how state spends Volkswagon Clean Air funds

(Second in a series looking at how money from the Volkswagen Clean Air Act settlement will affect Illinois residents) Are you familiar with the Alternative Fuel Life-Cycle Environment…

State leaders count on tax-hike funds

State leaders are hopeful that they can buck recent history and get a budget passed before the end of this legislative session. Senate President John Cullerton (D-Chicago) said it could…

With renovations completed, Wrigley Field back in business 

Environmental groups: IEPA plan leaves state, residents behind

(First in a series looking at how money from the Volkswagen Clean Air Act settlement will affect Illinois residents.) If you won a lottery jackpot, it is likely that creating electric…

Legal sports wagering could come to Illinois soon

Illinois lawmakers are wagering that sports betting could be legal nationwide in the very near future — and want to be ready for when that day comes. Five different pieces of legislation…