Gov. Bruce Rauner is calling on lawmakers to conduct a comprehensive review of professional licensure in the State of Illinois. Workers from more than 250 different job categories,…
The Illinois Supreme Court voted Aug. 25 by 4-3 to keep a legislative redistricting reform referendum off the state ballot in the Nov. 8 election. The divided court, voting along party…
A taxpayer group has some fixes they say are severe but necessary to shore up the state’s growing unfunded pension liability. Taxpayers United of America released its 10th Annual…
The Death Penalty Information Center said an Illinois lawmaker’s push to bring back the death penalty is likely going nowhere. Illinois abolished the death penalty in 2011. State…
The Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) has announced plans to begin shutting down highway construction projects across the state as early as June 30, due to the budget battle…
Taxpayer dollars can no longer be spent sending members of elected government bodies to entertainment events, such as sports games, plays and circuses, thanks to a new law signed July…
Illinois’ governor is back to pushing for political reforms, urging lawmakers to approve a ballot initiative for term limits when they return from summer break. Gov. Bruce Rauner…
Changes in school district disciplinary procedures coming this fall around the state will seek to reduce the number of student suspensions and expulsions. SB 100, signed last summer…
Hinsdale couple file $500 million ...A Hinsdale couple have filed a $500 million claim against a car ...
Renovations close RiverEdge for seasonAurora’s RiverEdge Park is known around northern Illinois as a gem when ...
Chicago police shoot two suspects ...Chicago police shot two suspects – one fatally – in separate incidents ...
Suspect charged in fatal Streamwood ...A suspect has been charged in connection with the stabbing deaths of ...
