In ‘Spring[field] Vegas,’ a toxic culture thrives in the dark
In ‘Spring[field] Vegas,’ a toxic culture thrives in the dark
The culture of silence will end eventually. And when it does, it will be with a deafening roar.
Illinois lawmakers propose bill to regulate political ads on social media
Illinois lawmakers propose bill to regulate political ads on social media
A new bill would require buyers of political and issue ads on social media to disclose their identities and would impose record-keeping requirements on social media companies.
October marks Illinois’ first-ever ‘zombie preparedness month’
October marks Illinois’ first-ever ‘zombie preparedness month’
A resolution introduced by state Rep. Chris Welch, D-Westchester, and passed by the Illinois House designated October as “Zombie Preparedness Month.”
Veto session 2017: What to watch for
Veto session 2017: What to watch for
Members of the General Assembly have already filed motions to attempt to override some of Gov. Bruce Rauner’s vetoes. Many of these are bad bills that will hurt taxpayers.
Former superintendent facing embezzlement and wire fraud charges
Former superintendent facing embezzlement and wire fraud charges
Lawrence Wyllie is accused of stealing public funds and using school district money for dog obedience schools.
Illinois drivers fight back against red-light cameras
Illinois drivers fight back against red-light cameras
Motorists and Abolish Red Light Cameras have filed suit against Crestwood over the village’s red-light camera at Cicero Avenue and Cal Sag Road.
Lawmaker turned lobbyist turns the tables on taxpayers
Lawmaker turned lobbyist turns the tables on taxpayers
State Rep. Brandon Phelps' draw as a lobbyist obviously comes from his Statehouse connections and former role in the legislative process.
Proposal to ban Madigan from serving as legislative leader and party chair
Proposal to ban Madigan from serving as legislative leader and party chair
The speaker is nationally unique in his ability to control politics and policy.
Red-light cameras blanket suburbs at safe intersections
Red-light cameras blanket suburbs at safe intersections
A quarter of the cameras were installed at intersections without a red-light-related crash in at least three years, and a majority did not meet IDOT criteria, according to the Chicago Tribune.
Madigan reigns and remains – why?
Madigan reigns and remains – why?
In his 17th term leading the Illinois House of Representatives, Madigan has broken the record as the longest-serving House speaker in modern U.S. history.
Lisa Madigan will not seek re-election, ending record-breaking tenure as Illinois attorney general
Lisa Madigan will not seek re-election, ending record-breaking tenure as Illinois attorney general
Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan will not seek to extend her record as the longest-serving attorney general in Illinois history. Her father has remained Springfield’s most powerful state legislative leader throughout her tenure.
Judge allows lawsuit against Madigan to proceed
Judge allows lawsuit against Madigan to proceed
A federal judge has cleared the way for a lawsuit filed by a 2016 primary opponent of House Speaker Mike Madigan, which alleges discrimination by the speaker for filing “sham candidates.”
Illinois ranks 3rd-to-last in U.S. for state lawsuit climate
Illinois ranks 3rd-to-last in U.S. for state lawsuit climate
Illinois ranked No. 48 of 50 states, and “Chicago or Cook County” was named the nation’s worst local jurisdiction in a survey of executives and attorneys about the fairness and reasonableness of state liability systems.
Chicago moves to ban sale of single servings of alcohol after midnight
Chicago moves to ban sale of single servings of alcohol after midnight
The proposal would prohibit retailers from selling single servings of alcohol after midnight in a questionable move to fight panhandling and public intoxication.