Illinois received some good news this week, albeit barely good news, when financial news corporation 24/7 Wall Street released its annual list of best-and-worst-run states.

Addressing the City Club of Chicago on Dec. 9, House Speaker Madigan said increasing Illinois’ income tax rates to those in place after the 2010

Legislative leaders and Gov. Rauner met again on Dec. 8 to discuss the state’s ongoing budget impasse. This week’s meeting, held in Chicago, was not