(Second in a series of stories looking at the pork-barrel extras included in the state gas tax hike of 19 cents per gallon) Along with fixing roads, bridges and crumbling public structures,…
(First in a series looking at the pork-barrel extras included in the state gas-tax hike of 19 cents per gallon.) No one is thrilled about paying more for gasoline, but we do it knowing…
Coming into this legislative session as a super minority in both the state House and Senate (meaning Democrats had veto-proof majorities in both chambers), some Illinois Republican…
SPRINGFIELD — John Mulroe traded his state Senate seat for a judicial bench. After serving more than eight years in the General Assembly, the Chicago Democrat was sworn in June 21…
SPRINGFIELD – A pair of measures aimed at addressing high property taxes in the state passed committee Tuesday, May 29, one day after being touted by Democratic Gov. J.B. Pritzker…
U.S. Rep. Sean Casten (D-6th) and U.S. Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) have introduced the Climate Risk Disclosure Act of 2019 to require public companies to disclose information about…
It began seven years ago when 84th District State Rep. Stephanie Kifowit, D-Oswego, was elected to office and looking for a way to connect with residents. Since then, Coffee with Kifowit…
SPRINGFIELD — After four years of fiscal austerity and the pro-business, anti-union agenda of former Republican Gov. Bruce Rauner, Illinois lawmakers took a sharp turn to the left…
Lake County State’s Attorney ...
Lake County State’s Attorney Michael Nerheim’s office issued a statement late Aug ...
Potawatomi seeking to operate ...
A confirmation has been obtained that the Milwaukee-based Potawatami Hotel and Casino ...
Five teens charged with ...
Five teenagers have been charged with felony murder after an alleged attempt ...
Peoria’s PlayHouse Children’s Museum ...
The Peoria PlayHouse Children's Museum may be one of the newest facilities ...
