Neely installed as 40th Illinois adjutant general
The Illinois National Guard welcomed a new leader Friday when Air National Guard Col. Richard Neely was promoted to the...
Deputy Governor Hynes offers details on options for pension plans
Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s administration is putting together what it calls a comprehensive plan to restore the state’s pension system to...
Fathers’ rights advocates trying again for ‘equal parenting time’ legislation
Fathers’ rights advocates are making another attempt this year to push for a change in Illinois family law that sparked...
Bill aimed at paring Madigan’s power stalls in Illinois House
A bill intended to rein in House Speaker Michael Madigan's outsized role in state politics was rejected by Democrats in...
Pritzker says Abe’s spirit continues to run through state
Gov. J.B. Pritzker and other state officials joined American Legion officers from across the country Tuesday, Feb. 12, to lay...
State lawmakers soon to turn attention to marijuana
Attention at the Statehouse is expected to begin focusing on one of Democratic Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s top priorities, legalizing recreational...
Pritzker names Lt. Gov. Stratton to lead criminal justice reform initiative
Gov. J.B. Pritzker on Monday, Feb. 11, named Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton to lead a new office that will coordinate...
Report: State budget woes worse than previously thought
The state of Illinois faces a potential budget deficit of $3.2 billion in the upcoming fiscal year that begins July...
Proposal for uniform admissions standards ignites controversy
A proposal to automatically admit students to any public college or university in Illinois if they meet certain standards is...
Environmental groups push again for ‘fracking’ transparency
A coalition of environmental groups, backed by some Democratic state lawmakers, are making another attempt this year to pass legislation...
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