SPRINGFIELD — An investigation into the “workplace culture” of Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan’s office found his former chief of staff contributed to a culture of bullying…
(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,…
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…
(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…
Three men shot – one ...Three men were shot – one fatally -- Saturday afternoon on Chicago's ...
Government, defense spar as child ...With the criminal trial of Elburn veterinarian Adam Stafford King fast approaching ...
Chicago teen charged in fatal ...A 19-year-old Chicago man has been charged in connection with a fatal ...
Challenges persist for women, minorities ...PEORIA — For 60 years, SkillsUSA Illinois has held workforce development competitions ...
