After extensive criticism from Republican lawmakers and Gov. Bruce Rauner, a two-percent pay hike for lawmakers that took effect on July 1 was rejected in

In just a matter of weeks, Springfield will welcome tens of thousands of fairgoers, as the fairgrounds open for the annual Illinois State Fair. Scheduled

The Illinois Department of Corrections (IDOC) is reporting its lowest inmate population in almost five years. Yet, facilities remain overcrowded and population numbers continue to

Illinois continues to welcome growing tourist numbers and their economic benefits for the fourth straight year in a row. According the Illinois Department of Commerce

In an effort to address what many consider excessive compensatory abuses and practices within the public sector field of post-secondary education, Senate Bill 2162 has

Gov. Rauner took action on a number of bills throughout the week. For a complete list, please visit the Senate Action page of the Senate

Area seniors are invited to a free Senior Health and Information Fair August 5 at the Effingham Armory. The event is sponsored by State Sens,

House lawmakers returned to Springfield July 21 for hearings that Democrat legislative leaders said showed the perils of adopting Rauner’s pro-business agenda. The Senate has

The Legislative Audit Commission will be accepting applications through Aug. 19 from persons interested in appointment as State Auditor General. The Auditor General is a

A new law that would end state payments to benefit recipients who are deceased could save taxpayers millions of dollars. House Bill 3311, signed by