Trump considering commuting Blagojevich sentence
Trump considering commuting Blagojevich sentence
The former Illinois governor is halfway through his 14-year sentence for corruption-related charges.
Taxpayer victory: General Assembly passes bill restricting golden parachutes for government officials
Taxpayer victory: General Assembly passes bill restricting golden parachutes for government officials
Senate Bill 3604 would limit government workers’ ability to collect extravagant severance packages, also known as “golden parachutes,” on their way out of office.
Illinois Supreme Court ruling a victory for government transparency
Illinois Supreme Court ruling a victory for government transparency
The court’s ruling strengthens Illinois’ Freedom of Information Act, a crucial tool in holding government officials accountable.
Senate votes to ban tobacco products, e-cigarettes for Illinoisans under 21
Senate votes to ban tobacco products, e-cigarettes for Illinoisans under 21
Pending the House’s vote and the governor’s signature, the bill would expand Chicago’s smoking age restriction statewide.
The bipartisan bullies of township government
The bipartisan bullies of township government
Townships are the cockroaches of governance. They won’t die.
Madigan re-elected chairman of Illinois Democratic Party
Madigan re-elected chairman of Illinois Democratic Party
The longtime House speaker is the only state legislative leader in the nation to also serve as a party chairman.
Happy birthday, Mike Madigan
Happy birthday, Mike Madigan
What do you get a man who has everything?
Tackle football ban for children under 12 shelved for now
Tackle football ban for children under 12 shelved for now
The measure would’ve banned kids aged 12 and under from playing tackle football.
House passes McHenry County consolidation bill
House passes McHenry County consolidation bill
A bill that would give McHenry County voters a more powerful voice in township consolidation is one step closer to becoming law.
McHenry County consolidation bill passes committee, advances to House floor
McHenry County consolidation bill passes committee, advances to House floor
A House bill that would allow for the dissolution of township governments in McHenry County has passed committee and is set to receive a vote.
Lake Forest city attorney resigns following investigation into secret lobbying payments
Lake Forest city attorney resigns following investigation into secret lobbying payments
In an effort to lure backing for an Amtrak train stop, a February report showed nearly $200,000 traveled from Lake Forest to a Washington, D.C., lobbying firm. The city attorney, whose private law firm processed the transaction, has resigned from office.
Report: AFSCME protected ‘seemingly untouchable’ employee from termination, despite history of violence and sexual harassment
Report: AFSCME protected ‘seemingly untouchable’ employee from termination, despite history of violence and sexual harassment
A Chicago city worker terminated in 2017 exhibited a pattern of serious misconduct spanning nearly 20 years. But Illinois’ largest public sector union won him back his job.
Former East St. Louis township officials diverted nearly $1M in youth program funds
Former East St. Louis township officials diverted nearly $1M in youth program funds
Two township administrators took state grant funds intended for a summer youth program to cover up for illegal credit card purchases.
DuPage County votes ‘yes’ to consolidate rare unit of local government
DuPage County votes ‘yes’ to consolidate rare unit of local government
The nonbinding referendum to merge DuPage County’s election commission with the clerk’s office won by more than 17,000 votes.