Until this year, Illinois has been under one-party rule for 12 years. The decision to over-spend and grow the size of government rests with the

Another financial assessment to make news comes from the Illinois Policy Institute (IPI), an independent public policy research center. IPI’s report evaluated Illinois’ economy on

It doesn’t seem possible, but slavery still exists in the Land of Lincoln. Every year, as many as 25,000 people in Illinois are trapped in

History was in the making this week as lawmakers welcomed members of the crew and support group of the soon-to-be christened USS Illinois. The USS Illinois,

Getting the state’s fiscal house in order, including solving the current fiscal crisis, is a foundational step to restoring confidence in government and renewing the

Illinois families looking to find an affordable way to start tackling the costs of college will have an additional month to take advantage of 2014-15

This week also marked the passing of former Illinois Governor Dan Walker. Walker served as governor from 1973 to 1977. He was known as ‘Walkin’

If you wish to participate in Sen. Rose’s teleforum from 7-8 p.m. April 29, here are there details: Participant 877-229-8493  ID code 111664  

On April 22, the Senate passed an amendment to Senate Bill 274 that authorizes Gov. Rauner to transfer $26 million from special state funds to

In 2010, just weeks before re-election, former Gov. Pat Quinn unveiled a $55 million program supposedly aimed at curbing violence in Chicago’s most dangerous neighborhoods.