Illinois schools are performing better than 30 other states when it comes to high school students receiving a diploma. A report from the U.S. Department

This holiday season, 100.5 million Americans will take a trip 50 miles or more, according to AAA. It’s the first time AAA has projected at

Illinois is trending in the right direction when it comes to the overall health and well-being of the state’s citizens, compared to the rest of

Road crews will be able to salt icy roads this winter, local 9-1-1 centers will continue to operate, and firefighters will receive vital training as

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

After a highly anticipated meeting between the Governor and the four legislative leaders, no agreement was reached on budgetary matters. Illinois has been without a

Legislation aimed at reforming the state’s unemployment insurance system is on its way to the Governor’s desk. House Bill 1285 strengthens the standards for employee

The House returned to Springfield this week and took up a number of pieces of legislation. A product of compromise between Governor Rauner, Republicans and