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

Thanks to a mild autumn season and late rains, farmers have seen field conditions steadily improve as they head into the winter months. According to

It has been two weeks since Governor Rauner ordered a temporary halt to the process of accepting Syrian refugees into Illinois, and his administration says

With the holidays fast approaching, consumers are encouraged to support small businesses by shopping locally during Small Business Saturday on Nov. 28. First launched in

The Attorney General’s office has released the annual Safe Shopping Guide highlighting hazardous toys, children’s products and household items that have been recalled over the